From
Chris Hartmann
Title
AV170801 - Alcohol Variance - Courtyard by Marriott at Grand Central Crossing (City Council District 2). A request for a variance to the proximity requirement for the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption with 300 feet of a school facility. The subject property, Lot 6, Block A of Grand Central Crossing Addition, is generally located on the SEC of State Highway 161 and Arkansas Lane. The property is zoned Planned Development-273A (PD-273A) District and within the SH 161 Overlay District.
Presenter
Chief City Planner David Jones
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
A request for a variance to the proximity requirement for the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption with 300 feet of a school facility. The subject property, Lot 6, Block A of Grand Central Crossing Addition, is generally located on the SEC of State Highway 161 and Arkansas Lane. The property is zoned Planned Development-273A (PD-273A) District and within the SH 161 Overlay District.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
North: Undeveloped land, zoned PD-273A District. City Council has approved Site Plans for two multi-tenant buildings for retail and restaurants. Arkansas Lane is further north. Bush & Pioneer Centre, which includes Walmart and pad sites, is north of Arkansas Lane.
South: Dubiski Career High School.
East: Single family homes, part of the Brookfield North subdivision
West: Undeveloped land, zoned PD-273A District, is west of the subject property. State Highway 161 is west of the undeveloped land.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The applicant intends to develop a four-story, 120-unit hotel in the SH 161 Corridor. The hotel contains a restaurant intended for guests, called “The Bistro.” The menu of which includes wines, beers, and mixed drinks.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) prohibits the sale of alcohol within 300 feet of a school. Dubiski Career High School is within 300 feet of the hotel site.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objection to the distance variance if no objection is received from representatives of Dubiski Career High School.