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Plan Commission approves 78‑room hotel site plan at Scully Drive near I‑94/Highway 53
Summary
Commission approved a 4‑story select‑service hotel on Scully Drive (approximately 46,470 sq ft, ~78 rooms) with 87 parking spaces; staff conditions include standard engineering, drainage and lighting compliance prior to building permits.
City planning staff presented a site plan for a four‑story select‑service hotel proposed by the Fountains at Otter Creek ownership group near the I‑94/Highway 53 interchange. The building is about 46,470 square feet with roughly 78 guest rooms, a pool area, fitness room and breakfast space. Staff recommended standard conditions for drainage, erosion control, survey recording and shielded outdoor lighting.
Applicant representative Alex Padarnos answered questions about nearby land uses and market demand and said the project aligns with regional demand drivers. Commissioners raised questions about surrounding parking and nearby uses (Camping World parking area across the street) but otherwise found the plan consistent with city code. The commission approved the site plan 7‑0 with the listed staff conditions.
Next steps: applicant to secure engineering approvals, record the survey map as required, and obtain building permits before construction.
