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17 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />A member of the hotel development team responded by showing the area of the site plan. <br />He said the setback to the face of the building ranges from 5 to 20 feet along Emmet Street. <br /> <br />Ms. Galvin asked if the added height is allowed by the Special Use Permit and Ms. Newmyer confirmed that it is. <br /> <br />Ms. Hill said she can support the project given the topography in the area and that she <br />applauds the developer for including parking within the project. She said she heard the <br />community concerns but that she believes there would be benefits in terms of revenue and hotel inventory. <br /> <br />Mr. Signer said that in the absence of a compelling public policy rationale we shouldn't <br />grant Special use Permits. In this case, he said he doesn't see the arguments for it. <br /> Ms. Walker said she supports the project. She noted we have numerous chain hotels <br />around the city, but here we have a local independent business owner contributing to the city <br />overall. <br /> <br />Dr. Bellamy said the tax revenues could be used for affordable housing initiatives. He asked what it would take to designate the funds from this location to that initiative and how to <br />address the additional height. <br /> <br />Ms. Galvin said she believes the SUP in this case supports good urban design. As to <br />community benefit, right now she says it is a gray field site generating $8,000 in annual real estate property tax revenues. The hotel, if built, she said would generate $565,000 in annual real <br />estate property tax revenues. The traffic impact is minimal and it is within walking distance of <br />the University. <br /> <br />On motion by Ms. Galvin, seconded by Ms. Walker, Ms. Galvin moved to adopt the Resolution Granting Special Use Permit for 140 Emmet Street North (Gallery Court Hotel). The <br />motion passed. (Ayes: Dr. Bellamy, Ms. Galvin, Ms. Hill, Ms. Walker; Noes: Mr. Signer) <br /> <br />RESOLUTION GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ADDITIONAL <br />BUILDING HEIGHT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 140 EMMET STREET NORTH (“GALLERY COURT HOTEL”) <br />Mayor Walker called for a 10-minute recess. <br /> RESOLUTIONS*: Allocation of FY2019 Charlottesville Affordable Housing <br />Funds: RESOLUTION: AHIP Critical Rehab & Repair Project - $375,000 RESOLUTION: Carlton Views III, LLC Carlton Views III Development Project - <br />$1,440,000 <br />RESOLUTION: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Equity Housing <br />Initiative - $585,000