LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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REQUEST FOR LICENSE TO USE (LTU) RIGHT OF WAY - 801 EAST GREGORY STREET
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consider the request for a License to Use (LTU) Right of Way for improvements at 801 East Gregory Street.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Kerioth Corporation, Inc. is requesting approval for an LTU for additional parking and improvements within the N. 13th Avenue and E. De Leon Street rights-of-way.
The additional parking is being requested in connection with a proposed 132-room hotel. Per Sec. 12-4-1(2), Parking requirements for specific land uses, hotels require 1 parking space per room. In addition to being located in the Gateway Redevelopment District and the Dense Business District, this property is also in the CRA Urban Core where certain land uses are eligible for reduced parking, and where “lodging” may apply a 35% reduction. However, the applicants do not wish to apply the reduction and are seeking the license to use to meet their full 132-parking calculation requirement. If granted, the license to use would allow the owners to designate the on-street parking for their exclusive use. Additionally, the applicants would be responsible for all right-of-way improvements, maintenance, insurance coverage, and an annual fee.
The plans currently reflect the following parking calculation:
- 111 parking stalls proposed on-site
- 13 parking stalls proposed in 13th Avenue right-of-way (requiring a license to use)
- 8 parallel parking stalls proposed on De Leon Street right-of-way (requiring a license to use)
On September 12, 2023, the Planning Board voted 2:2 on the request.
City staff is currently working on an internal Mayoral policy for the review and approval of future requests for the exclusive use of parking within the City right of way. Conversations with the applicant and the Mayor’s Office has been that a new agreement, replacing this LTU agreement, will be established between the City and the applicant once the new internal policy is in effect.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
9/12/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator
Sherry Morris, AICP, Development Services Director
Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Planning & Zoning Division Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) License to Use Application - 801 E Gregory Street
2) Planning Board Minutes September 12, 2023 DRAFT
3) KERIOTH LTR - Terms of LTU - Proposed Homewood Suites
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