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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: October 9, 2018
Reference: Consider approval of PD-221R9R2-HC, to amend the Planned Development to attach a
Detail Site Plan to allow a 129-room suite (residence) hotel, with a variance to Sec. 12-
30-18. (2) c. Not more than 22 room units per acre.
2030: Business Prosperity
Executive Summary:
The subject tract was designated as a future hotel site in the Concept Plan when a Detail Plan for the TRU
hotel was approved on the lot abutting to the south. This proposed 129 room Homewood Suites Hotel
meets all the requirements of the Hotel Ordinance, except for the additional acreage/density requirement
for Residence Hotels, and is requesting a variance to Sec. 12-30-18. (2) c. Not more than 22 room units
per acre.
Introduction:
Per the regulations of the Hotel Ordinance a Homewood Suites Hotel is classified as a Residence Hotel
which is defined as:
“A multi-dwelling, extended stay lodging facility consisting of efficiency units or suites with a
complete kitchen (which are defined as containing a stove top and oven and full size refrigerator)
suitable for long-term occupancy. Customary hotel services such as linens, maid service and
telephone are provided.”
As noted, this Homewood Suites complies or exceeds all requirements of the Hotel Ordinance, except
for Sec. 12-30-18. (2) c. Not more than 22 room units per acre. It is staff’s understanding the purpose
of the retention of this density condition in the most recent revision to the Hotel Ordinance was to insure
sufficient land to provide parking for a traditional multi-family development, if this no longer functions
as a hotel. The applicant/hotel owner-operator has submitted data on general guest profiles from on their
similar property in Trophy Club and detail information about the Homewood Suites brand to support
their requested variance.
Given the location, surrounding zoning and development patterns, augmented by the operational
functions of this flag, it is improbable that this conversion to apartments would occur, and without the
additional parking it would be not be viable. However, staff cannot support the variance to this provision
of the Hotel Ordinance. If deemed appropriate, the granting of this variance would ultimately be the
purview of the City Council.
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Analysis:
On September 20, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended APPROVAL
of PD-221R9R2-HC, Homewood Suites, with a variance to Sec. 12-30-18.(2) c. Not more than 22 room
units per acre., subject to the following conditions:
1. This property will need to be replatted to provide necessary easements.
2. Traffic Impact Analysis being submitted prior to submission of a Replat to determine if
deceleration lane(s) will be required.
3. Signs to be compliant with the provisions of the Sign Ordinance
4. Additional comments will be generated at the time of Detail Engineering review and Building
permit review.
Legal Review:
This did not require city attorney review
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Planning Department recommended DENIAL of PD-221R9R2-HC, Homewood Suites, due to
noncompliance with Sec. 12-30-18.(2) c. Not more than 22 room units per acre.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Homewood Suites Guests – submitted by the applicant
3. Homewood Suites Information – submitted by the applicant
4. Sign Package (5 pages)
5. Overall Site Plan
6. Detailed Site Plan
7. Landscape Plan
8. First Floor Plan
9. Typical 2nd-5th Floor Plan
10. Building Elevations