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Salina planning commission recommends rezoning of Motel 6 site on W. Diamond Drive
Summary
On Aug. 4 the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of ZMA26-005 to rezone 635 W. Diamond Drive from C-7 to C-5, the first step toward a proposed conversion of the existing Motel 6 into up to 66 apartment units; a separate conditional-use permit and public hearing would be required for the conversion.
The City of Salina Planning Commission on Aug. 4 recommended that the City Commission approve zoning map amendment ZMA26-005 to reclassify a 3.96-acre parcel at 635 West Diamond Drive from C-7 (Highway Commercial) to C-5 (Service Commercial).
Dustin, the planning staff presenter, described the application and the process: "This afternoon, I'm presenting application number ZMA26Dash005, which is a request for a zoning map amendment for a 3.96 acre tract at 635 West Diamond Drive from C 7 to C 5 C 7 Highway Commercial to C 5 Service Commercial." He emphasized the Planning Commission is a recommending body and that the rezoning does not by itself authorize new residential occupancy.
Staff said the owner plans to pursue a conditional-use permit to convert the existing Motel 6 to residential apartments totaling 66 units (48 studio units and 18 one-bedroom units). As Dustin noted, "the rezoning here is the 1st step, and it doesn't, by itself, authorize the apartment conversion here." Any conversion would require a separate CUP, additional review of parking, occupancy and traffic, and another public hearing.
A commissioner moved to recommend approval "based on the staff's recommended findings as set out in the staff's report." The motion was seconded, commissioners who voted indicated "aye," and the motion carried. Staff said a 14-day protest period would run through Aug. 18 and the application is tentatively scheduled for City Commission consideration by ordinance on Aug. 24.
The recommendation now goes to the City Commission; if approved there, the applicant must still apply for and win approval of a conditional-use permit before converting the motel into residential units.
