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4. Alternatives 4.2 Consistency with Cal -Coast Discussion Plan This section describes the proposed alternatives' consistency with Cal -Coast's discussion plan and considers whether the proposed Harbor Basin uses would be complementary with proposed landside planning. Although this section does not analyze any specific redevelopment options for the landside areas, it qualitatively evaluates the interface between the proposed Harbor Basin alternatives and the types of uses envisioned in the immediate vicinity based on Cal Coast's Discussion Plan, provided in Figure 4-1. Description of Proposed Landside Development Although redevelopment plans for the landside areas (areas immediately surrounding the Harbor Basin) are subject to further refinement, Cal -Coast has prepared a "Discussion Plan" that conceptually illustrates the types of uses being envisioned along the surrounding shoreline areas. The Discussion Plan is provided in Figure 4-1, on the following page. As shown in this figure, the Cal Coast development would surround the Harbor Basin on all four sides and may also extend further east into the adjacent Marina Golf Course and parcels at the corner of Fairway and Aurora Drives. The preliminary landside plans envision the following mix of uses: • A 200 -room hotel with conference facilities, pool and spa; • Full-service restaurants (one 6,000 sf and one 4,000 sf); • A library/community building; • An office complex (250,000 sf) with a central parking structure); • Approximately 188 residential units, including live -work units, townhomes, flats, and detached single-family homes; • A yacht club; • A mixed-use office/retail building (40,000-sf); • A caf6/boat rental facility (8,000-sf); • Surface parking areas; • Pedestrian seating and promenade along the waterfront edge; and • Community parks, one containing bocce ball courts. Compatibility with Proposed Alternatives Marina Park Alternative The uses proposed under this alternative, namely the partial Marina, a multi -use perimeter promenade, and a small, a publicly accessible beach area with stepped shoreline seating and a stage area, would complement the landside development well. The Marina would provide pleasant views of the bay to the hotel patrons, residents and office workers and rows of docked boats would maintain and reinforce the maritime character of the area, while the beach would serve as a value-added amenity for the hotel and residents. The promenade would likely appeal to a wide range of users, including current users of Marina Park, office workers, residents, hotel San Leandro Marina Harbor Basin 4-5 ESA / 210461 Alternatives Study March 2011