Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2022-0425. A request by DuBose Design Group on behalf of the Sam Group Investments Partnership for a Conditional Use Permit from Section 18.35.30 (C)(1) of the City of San Luis Zoning Ordinance to allow a commercial building with a gross floor area greater than 50,000 square feet. Assessor's parcel number 227-15-011, located on the northeast corner of Oak Avenue and County 24 1/2 Street in San Luis Arizona.

A. Open Public Hearing
     1. Staff Presentation
     2. Call to the Public on this item
B. Close Public Hearing
C. Action on Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2022-0425

On July 27, 2022, City Council approved Rezoning Case No. 2022-0349, rezoning the subject property from Light Industrial (L-I) to Community Commercial (C-2). The applicant requested C-2 zoning to allow the construction of a 124 room hotel. However, the proposed building is more than 50,000 square feet in size and Section 18.35.30 (C)(1) of the City of San Luis Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for commercial buildings with a gross floor area greater than 50,000 square feet. 

The existing condition of the subject property is undeveloped vacant land. The lot is part of an industrial subdivision known as Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision.

Existing Adjacent Zoning Districts:
To the north: LI
To the west: LI
To the south: RA-10
To the east: LI and C2

According to the site plan submitted by the applicant the proposed hotel with 124 rooms can generate a large amount of traffic trips per day and a traffic study should be required in accordance to the adopted Public Works Standards. The developer must provide all the necessary improvements required by a traffic study during the construction of the proposed hotel.

As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various city and outside agencies.

As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (9 letters). The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute and City Code, a Citizen Review Meeting was held at the City Hall on August 2nd, 2022 at the City Hall Chambers at 6:00 p.m. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions and express any comments. Nobody from the public was present during the meeting. 

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for the review of this Conditional Use Permit request.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Case No. 2022-0425 subject to the following conditions:

1. Development shall comply with the City of San Luis zoning regulations, building code requirements, public works standards, and any applicable subdivision regulations for commercial development.
2. The applicant/owner shall submit a traffic study during the building permit review and all improvements required by the traffic study shall be done by the developer.