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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO STAFF REPORT Date: To: From: By: Subject: July 13, 1999 John Jermanis, City Manager APPROVED AND FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL Jo . Jermanis : 1 Cit anager ` Steve Emslie, Development Services Director WC/ Hanson Hom, Planning Manage Supplemental Staff Report Regarding A-99-2 and PD-99-2, Proposed Hotel and Self -Storage Facility at Lewelling Boulevard and Embers Way Staff has just received a letter from Kevin Carter of Cubix Construction (applicant/property owner), dated July 12, 1999, that requests that the City Council amend six of the Conditions of Approval for the project as recommended by the Planning Commission. The requested amendments pertain to conditions that were recommended by the Commission to ensure an adequate landscape buffer between the proposed hotel and the residences across the flood control channel, to provide a better setting for the historic Captain Robert's house, and to soften the appearance of the hotel roof. The applicant is also requesting a landscaping modification to improve the visibility of the proposed sign for the self -storage facility, and to allow for slightly longer truck hauling hours during the construction period. The subject conditions were discussed and added by the Planning Commission after a thorough evaluation of the project and consideration of public testimony at three Commission meetings. These conditions focus on improving the architectural appearance of the hotel and mitigating the visual and noise impacts of the project on adjacent residences. Staff feels that the suggested revisions would compromise these objectives. Staff has not had sufficient opportunity, however, to discuss these items with the applicant or to explore alternative wording or other options that may relieve the concerns of the applicant. Unless the City Council believes that these revisions warrant further discussion and review, Staff recommends that the Council approve the project with the Conditions of Approval as forwarded by the Planning Commission. Attachment: Letter from Cubix Construction, dated July 12, 1999 GAhanson\citycouncikagenda reports