MDP discussion centres around hotel conversions
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City council passed second reading of its new Municipal Development Plan during this week’s regular meeting, but not before engaging in discussions on how local hotels should be converted to residential dwellings in the future.
Most of these discussions centred around “Policy 60” in the new MDP draft document which states the City will: “support potential options for owners to convert existing motels and hotels, by exploring the concentration of these uses and the implications of supporting their conversion to residential uses (including, but not limited to, supportive or affordable housing) in relevant Area Redevelopment Plans.”
The decision came following public comment from several neighboring business owners, and internal debate among the council.
Some of the public commenters expressed serious concern about the disruption they see the summer construction causing them, while others voiced support for getting the project underway quickly so it will be completed sooner.
Likewise, councilors weighed the costs and benefits of approving the plan as-is and allowing the construction to begin during the summer, as opposed to forcing the Darwiche family, who own Hotel Jackson, to wait until the fall months â after peak tourism season â to begin the project. Phase 2 of the hotelâs expansion includes additional hotel rooms, a spa, and a high-end restaurant, which the staff report notes âwill help add visitors and new residents within easy walking distance to downtown Jackson shops, amenities, and transportation options.â The project will extend the hotel from its current entrance on Glenwo
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