TO: Chair and Planning Commission Members
FROM: Paul Mood, Town Engineer
Paul Michaud, Planning Manager
George Burton, Senior Planner
DATE: August 4, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Staff Contact Paul Michaud, Planning Manager, 480-348-3574
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Continued Discussion of a Major Special Use Permit Amendment (SUP-18-05) - 7101 E Lincoln Drive - Smoke Tree Resort
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
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. The proposed redevelopment of this property will be a complete demolition of all existing structures and construction of a resort.
MEETING PURPOSE:
Focus the review on the proposed parking, landscaping, utilities, lighting, and signage.
UPDATE FROM PRIOR MEEETING:
The Planning Commission discussed the amended application at its July 21, 2020 work session. In summary, this discussion focused on the following:
* 3rd Floor Amenity. The Commission identified that the additional information provided by the applicant helped clarify the use of this area. The Commission reviewed a revised 3rd floor amenity layout for a fitness area, self-serve kitchen, and shared work space for guests only. Stipulations in prohibiting the use of amplified music, requiring exterior doors be closed by 10:00 p.m., and defining the uses in this area were noted.
* Dedication of Lincoln Right-of-Way (ROW). Different input was provided regarding the proposed Lincoln Drive right-of-way dedication of 45'6". Several Commissioners were supportive of the amount of dedication since it enabled the Town to add a deceleration lane and sidewalk without adversely affecting parking on the project. Commissioner Georgelos expressed concern in not providing the full 65' of half width ba...
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