The Fenton Board of Aldermen voted to approve a special-use permit and site-plan review allowing Sherry Stephens to operate a hotel (Hampton Inn & Suites) at 942 South Highway Drive, in an HP‑1 Hospitality Park zoning district. The council advanced Bill 24‑106 on a second reading and enacted it as Ordinance 45‑09 after a roll call vote.

The approval follows a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and a review at previous meetings. Brad Pryor, a local architect/consultant who addressed the board, said the nearby building to the east measures about "43 to 45 foot" and that the proposed hotel would be roughly "16 to 18 foot" taller, a difference he flagged as part of his questions about compatibility and massing. "Based on his calculation, that building's about 43 to 45 foot," Pryor said, noting the comparative height and offering to answer further questions.

Council members discussed the petition and moved it forward under pending bill procedures. On the roll call to approve Bill 24‑106 to become Ordinance 45‑09, the board recorded the following votes: Alderman Harrell — Aye; Alderman Jokers — Aye; Alderman Mazurang — Aye; Alderman Hills — Aye; Alderman Claws — Aye; Alderman Wisprack — Nay; Alderman Kreutz — Aye. The motion carried and the ordinance was enacted.

The site plan associated with the special use (case 2024SPR05) was considered for approval with conditions; the board moved to approve that site-plan review as recommended by the commission. The record shows the item had been forwarded from the November Board of Aldermen meeting for continued review.

Next steps: With the special-use permit and site plan approved, the applicant may proceed with the conditioned development and any required building permits. The record does not list outstanding appeals or specific permit timelines.

(Reporting note: project zoning is listed in the municipal record as HP‑1 Hospitality Park District. The board discussed building height and compatibility during the public-comment period; no litigation or appeals were recorded in the meeting transcript.)