Two proposed Southaven hotels, an AC Hotel by Marriott and a Hyatt Place, will go before the Southaven Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, Nov. 17, according to the agenda posted by the city. Both need conditional use permits, and both sites are near Snowden Lane and May Boulevard, close to the Snowden Grove area.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Southaven City Hall.
Two Southaven Hotels on the Planning Agenda
The planning portion of the meeting lists three applications:
AC Hotel by Marriott: Snowden Hospitality is asking for a conditional use permit for a Marriott AC hotel in the Top of the Sip development, on the west side of Snowden Lane north of May Boulevard.
Hyatt Place: Alex Gomez is asking for a conditional use permit for a Hyatt Place hotel on the north side of May Boulevard, between Getwell Road and Snowden Lane.
Auto repair: Tri State Motors is asking for a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle repair shop at 1376 Brookhaven Drive.
The agenda does not list room counts, building heights, project costs or construction timelines for either hotel. A conditional use permit is a city approval to allow a specific use on a property where it is not automatically allowed under the zoning.
Why the Snowden Lane Area Matters
The Snowden Lane and May Boulevard area sits near Snowden Grove Park and its amphitheater, which bring concerts, tournaments and other events to Southaven through the year. The city has been adding sports and visitor amenities nearby. Earlier this month, aldermen approved the design for eight indoor tennis courts.
New hotel rooms could keep more overnight visitors, and their spending, in the city. Hotel stays in Southaven also generate local tourism tax revenue.
Other Southaven Aldermen Agenda Items
The 19-item agenda also includes:
Minutes: Approval of the Nov. 3 meeting and a special meeting held Nov. 12
Waste Pro: An amendment to the city’s contract with garbage hauler Waste Pro
Police: A Southaven Police Department equitable sharing agreement and certification, which covers federal asset forfeiture funds
Utilities: A warranty renewal and a sole-source resolution for the Utilities Department, plus the leak adjustment docket
Facilities: Authorization to seek bids
Franchise: An ordinance for a franchise agreement
Assessments: A resolution for assessments
Citizens agenda: Katie Sasso and David Aubert are listed to speak
Mayor Darren Musselwhite’s report, the personnel and claims dockets, and a legal update from the city attorney are also scheduled. The meeting will end with an executive session on court personnel, litigation involving city infrastructure and property, land acquisition, economic development, and personnel. The agenda says no action is expected on that last item.
The city notes that items may be added to or removed from the agenda. For the previous meeting, see our Southaven aldermen Nov. 3 agenda preview.
