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Council approves rezoning to expand mixed‑use options at Travelers Hotel site
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Summary
The Denison City Council unanimously approved rezoning for property known as the Travelers Hotel at 300 East Main Street to Central Area within the commercial historic overlay, allowing mixed‑use development and enabling the south lots to be used for parking.
Denison — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance rezoning property commonly known as the Travelers Hotel at 300 East Main Street to the Central Area District within the commercial historic overlay, a change city planning staff said would permit mixed‑use redevelopment and extend the downtown historic overlay farther along Main Street.
Planning staff (introduced as Ms. York) told the council the request consolidates four lots — two fronting East Main (currently commercial in the overlay) and two to the south (zoned light industrial) — into a single Central Area designation that will allow retail, restaurants, offices and medium‑density residential uses consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. Staff noted the applicant intends to use the two south lots for parking, although Central Area zoning does not require parking.
The mayor opened a public hearing at 6:05 p.m.; no members of the public spoke. Councilman Thomas moved to approve the ordinance and Councilman Thorne seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: The rezoning clears a regulatory hurdle for redevelopment of the downtown block and aligns the property with the city’s downtown center land‑use guidance, enabling a mixed‑use project where light industrial uses previously limited residential or retail conversion.
What’s next: The council’s action approves the zoning change; any site‑specific development permits or building plans must comply with the commercial historic overlay standards and follow standard permitting steps.
