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Board approves revised Palm Pike Crossing plan for 105‑room hotel 5–0
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Summary
After staff and applicant presentations, the board unanimously approved a revised master site plan and final site plan for a three‑story, 105‑room Hilton hotel on Lot 5 of Palm Pike Crossing (approximately 6.57 acres), citing consistency with zoning and the comprehensive plan.
The board unanimously approved a revised major master site plan and final site plan for Palm Pike Crossing Lot 5, allowing a three‑story, 105‑room hotel of roughly 62,870 square feet on about 6.57 acres.
Luis Aguilar, principal planner for Growth Management, explained the request from Bradford Trading Partners LLC, noting the site’s limited industrial zoning and that staff found the revised plan compliant with the comprehensive plan and land development regulations. Aguilar said staff recommended approval following the Local Planning Agency’s 3–2 recommendation.
Applicant representative Leah Heinselman said the hotel returns the site to an originally intended hospitality use, describes significant open space and stormwater measures and explained that the design exceeds landscaping and open space minimums. Raj Patel, the applicant, told commissioners the project would support local businesses and tourism and that the hotel would be a Hilton brand operated as a private project that contributes to tax rolls.
Commissioners questioned primary‑façade transparency (windows) on the first floor and confirmed staff findings that the proposal provides 37% primary‑facade transparency where 40% is required; commissioners noted the modest deviation. After further discussion, the board voted 5–0 to adopt staff recommendations and approve both the revised master plan and final site plan.
The applicant thanked staff and commissioners for their work; there was no substantive public opposition during the hearing.
