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Home My Public Portal About17 - 2022-17 - AMENDING ZONING AND SUBDIVISION CONTROL • ORDINANCE 2022-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE CIJTY OF GREENCASTLE, INDIANA ZONING ORDINANCE AND SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE WHEREAS,the City of Greencastle (the City) replaced its Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance November 28, 2022; WHEREAS, it is desirable, and in the City's best interests to amend the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance as indicated be'ow. NOW THEREFORE be it ordained by the Comm n Council of the City of Greencastle that it hereby amends the following sections o the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Control Ordinance in the Greencastle City Code o read as follows: ZONING ORDINANCE I. Section 2.13 Central Business District B. Special Exception Uses Commercial Uses • Hotel II. Section 2.21 Land Use Matrix(Commercial Uses) Hotel CB Special Exception Use Commercial Uses auto-oriented uses(large scale) hotel CB—Special Exception Use .- All other terms and conditions contained within t e Zoning Ordinance shall remain is full force and effect. This Ordinance shall have full force and effect upo passage of the Greencastle Common Council and its approval by the Mayor. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Common Counc. of the City of Greencastle, Indiana this z"'day of-Tao uaa-/ ,2022. Adam Cohen Cody Eckert 04.44 Hammer Stacie Langd C. M y Veroni 4r Pej Darrel Thomas Approved and signed by me this 12 day of 1:›01.L. , 2022, at -.'30 o'clock p .m. illiam . Dory Jr.,Mayor ATTEST: Ly a R. Dunbar, Clerk-Treasurer 1 GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION DOCKET NO.P22-06 Amendment to zoning text of the City of Greencastle Zonin Code Petitioner: City of Greencastle WHEREAS, the Plan Commission of the City of Greencastle initiated and prepared the attached Ordinance to amend the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance amending the zoning text;and WHEREAS, the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it held a public hearing concerning this ordinance on November 28, 2022 after timely notice of the heari4 was given by publication in the Banner Graphic, Greencastle, Indiana,on or before November 18, 2022;and WHEREAS,the Greencastle Plan Commission has reported that it pail reasonable regard to the following factors enumerated in 1.C. 36-7-4-603 in consideration of the ordinance and determination of a recommendation to be made to the Common Council: 1. the comprehensive plan; 2. current conditions and the character of current structures aid uses in each district; 3. the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; 4. the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdic ion;and 5. responsible growth and development. NOW THEREFORE, the Greencastle Plan Commission hereby certifies this ordinance to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. Dated this 28"1 day of November,2022. GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION / /I/BY: D • g oko n,President U ATTEST: vie ` 4 ott` ' erman,City Planner -/ City of Greencastle == City Planner _ _ �__._ _________.______v. Greencastle Planning& Zoning =vzi-- ?'i , , �. Phone: (765)653-7719 t r' a` Fax (765)653-8707 1 N. Locust Street .T "�` ='„ ' Greencastle,Indiana 46135 '¢ `— E-ma.l: szimmerman@cityofgreencastle.com 12.8.22 - Planning Staff Report P22-06 Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to the City of G eencastle Zoning Ordinance,Section 2.13 and 2.21 Hotels have been prohibited in Central Business District at least since 2002.That probably reflected an attitude that quality hotel developments would not be interestelin a central business location. It was also likely perceived as putting pressure on limited downtown pa king. With the revitalization of the Central Business District, especially with its close proximity to higk visitation areas like DePauw as well as other special events, it may be possible to attract hotels for u ique accommodation purposes. The Greencastle Plan Commission met on Monday, November 28 to review the attached staff report recommending that hotels be allowed as a Special Exception in Cntral Business district. Although the question was raised regarding the possibility of letting hotels apply for a Variance of Use on a case-by- case basis, it was pointed out that this would require the property owner to prove that the structure had NO other possible CB District permitted use but as a hotel. It would also eliminate the possibility of allowing new construction for hotel use. Discussion was held about parking review for hotel approvals. Ultimately,the commission agreed that requiring a Special Exception approval through the Greencastle Board of Zoning Appeals would create a public review process (see Special Exception criteria in staff report)which would allow the board to determine if a proposed development would meet the required criteria. After reviewing the proposal under an advertised public hearing, and receiving no public comments for or against the proposal,the commission unanimously passed a recommendation to include Hotels as a Special Exception use in the Central Business District based on review and consideration of the following: 1. The comprehensive plan;(Greencastle Comprehensive Plan Land Use Objectives One and Three promote land use consistent with Greencastle' small-town character, and facilitate safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicle movement t roughout the community. Growth Management Objective Four encourages the investm nt and redevelopment in the downtown.) 2. Current conditions and the character of current struc ures and uses in each district; (Downtown vibrancy has grown to the point where t ere is demand to provide overnight accommodations downtown.) 3. The most desirable use for which the land in each dis rict is adapted; (It is desirable to provide overnight accommodations in the Central Bu iness District area.) 4. The conservation of property values throughout the j risdictlon; (It will enhance shopping, eating and entertainment opportunities in the Centr I Business District.) and 5. Responsible growth and development. (Central Busin ss District development standards can adequately guide any new construction or building r use.) i City of Greencastle - 4;,, City Planner Greencastle Planning&Zoning -4• ' i l tz. Phone: (765) 653-7719 1 N. Locust Street- 'i Fax (765) 653-8707 Greencastle.Indiana 46135 �Z:1- 7-+1' , E-ma 1: szimmerman@cityofgreencastle.corn G�i1/!./mot ' PLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT FOR Monday, November 28,2022 7 p.m. OLD BUSINESS-- None NEW BUSINESS— The Greencastle Plan Commission has made amendments to our toning districts from time to time as needed to support appropriate development opportunities. In 2020,Assisted Living Facilities was added to Professional Business District as a permitted use. In 2019, Hospital/Medical Center was removed from Central Business and University District. In'2017, Banquet/Assembly Hall was added as a Special Exception in Ag/R ral Dwelling District. P22-06 Central Business District amendment Hotel Use in CB District Hotels have been prohibited in Central Business District at least s nce 2002.That probably reflected an attitude that quality hotel developments would not e interested in a central business location. It was also likely perceived as putting pressure, n limited downtown parking. With the revitalization of the Central Business District, especially With its close proximity to high visitation areas like DePauw as well as other special events, it may be possible to attract hotels for unique accommodation purposes. Here are definitions from our current code: • $gtelLA building in which lodging is provided and offered to the public for compensation,and in which egress and ingress from all rooms is made through an inside lobby or office. • Motel:An establishment consisting of a group of attached or d �tached living or sleeping accommodations with bathroom and closet space,located on a s'ngle zoning lot,and designed for use by transient automobile tourists. A motel furnishes custom services such as maid service and laundering of linen,telephone,secretarial,or desk service, nd the use and upkeep of furniture. See also Hotel. These are only Zoning/Land Use definitions and do not directly relate .o Building Code and construction standards. Staff would like to consider adding Hotel as a Special Exception t Central Business District Plan Commissions may recommend amendments to city council fter due consideration of the following items: 1. the comprehensive plan; 2. current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; 3. the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; 4. the conservation of property values throughout the Jurisdiction; and 5. responsible growth and development.