The former Motel 6 property is being floated as possible affordable housing apartments. (Shaun Delliskave/City Journals)
The Murray City Planning Commission has rejected a proposal to convert the former Motel 6/Studio 6 on 6600 South into a mixed-use affordable housing project, citing concerns raised by residents and the commission’s own review of the developer’s track record. The unanimous vote on Aug. 7 recommended that the Murray City Council deny the rezoning request sought by Ville Property Management.
The project, known as the Ville 66 Project, was pitched by developer Keith Warburton of Ville Property Management. His plan called for retrofitting the long-term stay hotel at 975 E. 6600 South into 102 studio apartments and creating about 5,000 square feet of commercial space from existing rooms. To move forward, Warburton requested that the property be rezoned from General Office to Village Mixed Use, a designation that allows both housing and retail…