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File #: 19-137    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Special Use Permit Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/21/2019 In control: Town Council
On agenda: 3/28/2019 Final action: 3/28/2019
Title: Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05) Smoke Tree Resort 7101 E Lincoln Drive - Work Study Session #1 (60 Minutes)
Indexes: Smoketree Resort
Code sections: Article XI - Special Uses and Additional Use Regs
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Application, 2. Attachment B - Vicinity Map & Related Maps, 3. Attachment C.1 - Narrative and Plans Dated 3/12/2019, 4. Attachment C.2 - Conceptual South Patio Plans, 5. Attachment C.3 - Mechanical Equipment, 6. Attachment C.4 - Water Service Impact Study, 7. Attachment C.5 - Preliminary Drainage Report, 8. Attachment C.6 - Parking Analysis, 9. Attachment C.7 - Traffic Impact Anlysis, 10. Attachment D - SUP Guidelines, 11. Attachment E - General Plan Policies, 12. Attachment F - SUP History, 13. Attachment G - Statement of Direction, 14. Attachment H - Public Notification Materials, 15. Attachment I - Draft Ordinance 2019-02, 16. Attachment J - Public Comments as of 3/21/2019, 17. Attachment K - Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, 18. Attachment L - PowerPoint Presentation
TO: Mayor Bien-Willner and Town Council Members

FROM: Brian Dalke, Interim Town Manager
Dawn-Marie Buckland, Deputy Town Manager
Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director

DATE: March 28, 2019

DEPARTMENT: Community Development

Staff Contact Jeremy Knapp, Community Development Director, 480-348-3522
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AGENDA TITLE:
Title
Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05)
Smoke Tree Resort 7101 E Lincoln Drive - Work Study Session #1
(60 Minutes)
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REQUEST:
Gentree LLC, the property owner of the Smoke Tree Resort is seeking redevelopment of the property located at 7101 East Lincoln Drive (APN 174-64-003A) via a major amendment to the site's existing Special Use Permit - Resort zoning. The application is attached as Attachment A, below. The proposed redevelopment of this property will be a complete demolition of all existing structures and construction of a resort.

MEETING PURPOSE:
Receive current information on the status of the application and provide feedback to the applicant and town staff for future work study session discussion and eventual Public Hearing.

BACKGROUND:
Planning Commission Recommendation
On March 5th, 2019 the Planning Commission recommended denial of this application by a vote of 4 - 3. Generally, the reasons for denial included density, intensity of use, height, and incomplete information. The minutes from the Planning Commission meetings are included as Attachment K.

Updates from March 5th, Planning Commission Recommendation
Below is a summary of changes since the March 5th, 2019 Planning Commission recommendation:
* Renderings and photo simulations were updated to reflect all changes and for consistency
* Patios and balconies removed from the west side of the site
* Several signs were removed from the sign plan
* Sign #8 was revised to 15 square feet and 5' in height, limited to 3 signs
* The top of the mechanical screen height was lowered from 44' to 42'
* Updated site setback exhibit to match revis...

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