The Applicant, Cascade Empire Lodging, LLC, sought Site Plan and Architectural Review approval for a 92 room hotel. The proposed overnight accommodation, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott will expand Medford’s offering of quality travelers’ accommodations.
The exterior of the four-story hotel building is designed with varied materials and finishes, roof heights, and color panels. A one-story porte cochere and entry vestibule welcome guests and offers a lounge/lobby area adjacent to the registration area. The small conference area opens off the entry pavilion and offers a multi-use room that can be used as a meeting area. The 92 guest rooms include King, Double Queen, and Suites. A swimming pool, fitness center, business center, guest lounge and breakfast area complete the facility.
Applicant also seeks approval of an exception to the site development standards in Article V Section 10.721 Commercial and Industrial Site Development Standards. The exception being sought is to the maximum building height of 35 feet within the Regional Commercial (C-R) zoning district when the structure is within 150 feet of a residential zoning district boundary. The 2.59 acre lease area is part of a larger 16.61 acre parcel zoned Single Family Residential (SFR-00). The lease area is requesting a zone change from SFR-00 to C-R and is proposing a building height of 45 feet. The building will be approximately 144 feet from the south lease area boundary (SFR-00) and approximately 51 feet from the east lease area boundary (SFR-00).
