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Mike Oliver -2- January 31, 1996 BACKGROUND The site of the proposed Marriott Residence Inn is located at the City -owned San Leandro Marina on a three acre parcel along South Dike Road, south of the Marina Inn and west of the small boat launch ramp. The site is zoned CR Commercial Recreation District and was formerly home to the San Leandro Marine Center, a boat repair facility. The structures of the Marine Center were demolished approximately four years ago and the site remains vacant. The applicant has entered into an "agreement to lease" with the City for the proposed Residence Inn. The proposed use of the site as an extended stay hotel is a conditionally permitted use as visitor accommodations in the CR District. The Board of Zoning Adjustments approved the Conditional Use Permit on December 7, 1995. The matter was appealed by James C. Prola and Alfred J. Fernandes on January 2, 1996. If the City Council denies the appeal and upholds the approval of the Board, the applicant will proceed with the next steps of entering into a lease with the City. DISCUSSION Details of Proposal The proposed Residence Inn is a 122-unit extended stay hotel. The proposal includes four, two-story buildings and one, three-story building. One of the two story buildings, referred to as the "Gatehouse," houses the registration area, management offices, and one conference room for 25 people. Outside and adjacent to the gatehouse is a recreation area comprised of a pool, spa, gazebo and sports court. The buildings have a residential design character and are oriented in a manner to preserve visual access to the Bay from multiple view corridors. The proposal provides parking for 98 cars within the leased area. Approximately 50 on -street parking spaces are available for overflow parking on South Dike Road. The peak period for the proposed Residence Inn is during the week; the Marina's peak period is on weekends. This relationship provides an opportunity for reciprocal parking arrangements. The projected occupancy of the Residence Inn is 80 to 90 percent during the week and 60 to 70 percent on the weekends. The on -site parking should be adequate for the maximum projected weekend occupancy based on 70 percent of the 135 parking spaces required by the Zoning Code. The proposed Residence Inn offers many public benefits. The project re -uses a currently vacant and unsightly property at the Marina. The project increases public access to the water, where there is none currently. The applicant will refurbish the rip -rap surrounding the site and construct a new public pier. The development includes public access improvements and amenities, including benches, tapered rock seating walls, public access signs, light posts, and trash receptacles. In addition, the applicant will relocate or pay for the relocation of the existing public restroom. 172