181 North 200 East rezone (Little Bloomsbury)
Rezone of about 0.13 acres from NR-6 to TC-2 for a three-room boutique hotel with a sculpture garden, which needs a later conditional use permit. The council denied the first request 2-2 on January 16, 2024 and approved a second request 4-1 on March 5, 2024.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Zone change
- Location
- 181 North 200 East
- Size
- 0.13 acres
- Applicant
- Little Bloomsbury Inn and Gallery
Every hearing and vote
January 2, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: 181 North 200 East rezone, Ordinance 24-01
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley presented a request to rezone about 0.13 acres from NR-6 to TC-2 (Little Bloomsbury Inn and Gallery). The Planning Commission recommended approval 6-0 on December 14. Questions covered neighboring rentals, an earlier short-term rental approval, hotel and parking requirements, and the General Plan timeline. Action was set for January 16.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
January 16, 2024 · City Council
181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, Ordinance 24-01 (public hearing)
Denied · 2-2
The proposal to rezone about 0.13 acres for a small inn and gallery failed on a 2-2 vote. The Planning Commission had recommended approval 6-0. Joshua Molitor and the proponent spoke in favor. Concerns included the historic district, precedent and the residential character of the area; Holley said a bar or tavern would not be permitted on the site. Council Members Amy Anderson and Jeannie Simmonds voted no; Council Members Mark Anderson and Mike Johnson voted yes.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
February 20, 2024 · City Council
Workshop: 181 North 200 East rezone, Ordinance 24-08
Discussed
Planner Russ Holley said the council denied the earlier request 2-2 on January 16 and the applicant reapplied. The Planning Commission voted 4-1 on December 14, 2023 for approval. The related conditional use permit covers a three-room boutique hotel and outdoor sculpture garden, with conditions including three 24-hour parking stalls, quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., landscaping, a 15-foot canal setback, a 10-foot utility easement and additional water shares or a fee. No public comments were received. Action was set for March 5.
March 5, 2024 · City Council
181 North 200 East rezone from NR-6 to TC-2, Ordinance 24-08 (public hearing)
Approved · 4-1
The council rezoned about 0.13 acres for a three-room boutique hotel and sculpture walk, which still needs a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission recommended approval 4-1. Joshua Molitor and Leah Adkins spoke in favor, and the proponent said stays would be at least three months. Council Member Simmonds voted no, citing reservations about TC-2 across from the Logan Temple and about a shared driveway.
- Acres: about 0.13
- Current zone → proposed: NR-6 → TC-2
- Planning Commission: recommended approval 4-1