Council denies Hotel Jackson request for two 15-minute curb spaces on N. Cache

An applicant representing Hotel Jackson asked the council to add two 15-minute yellow-curb spaces along North Cache Street to formalize existing drop-off/pick-up activity adjacent to the hotel’s second phase. Planning staff recommended denial based on YDOT comments and concerns that the change would increase short-term turnover and conflict with three-hour parking in the area.

The applicant's representative argued the spaces would serve restaurants, the church and the public as well as the hotel and suggested reconfiguration to avoid net parking loss; he also proposed working with staff and neighbors on alternatives. Staff and the town engineer cautioned that approving yellow-curb loading tied to a private business risks effectively privatizing public right-of-way and could require a larger downtown-parking policy review.

After debate, council voted 3–2 to deny the request. Several councilors said they were open to further study and encouraged the applicant to coordinate with staff, YDOT and nearby businesses on alternatives or a broader downtown-parking plan.