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Mike Oliver 4- January 31, 1996 Environmental Review An Addendum to the Adopted Negative Declaration for this project has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164. The Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council on September 7, 1993 by Resolution Number 93- 198. At the Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting, concerns were raised regarding two specific aspects of the Addendum to the Adopted Negative Declaration. The first issue involves the aesthetic impact of an additional story on one of the five buildings. The views in the area would be affected by a two story structure because a building would occupy a lot that has been vacant for four years. The difference between a two story and three story building is not significant. The Marina Inn, located across South Dike Road, is a three-story structure that is compatible with its surroundings. Furthermore, access to Bay views are available through public walkways. The second issue dealt with the increased traffic attributable to 16 additional units, the difference between the current proposal of 122 units and the 106 units in the Adopted Negative Declaration. The Addendum to the Adopted Negative Declaration has been supplemented since the Board meeting with the findings of the traffic study performed by the Gary Kruger, Transportation Administrator. The traffic study and all traffic mitigations prepared for the project are based on a total of 122 units. CONCLUSION One of the City's goals for the Marina is to provide for the development of additional commercial facilities in the Marina while improving the quality of open space and visual character of the Marina. The Residence Inn project is consistent with that goal and will provide a first-class amenity at the Marina. Conditions of approval recommended for the project will ensure development of the highest quality while minimizing impacts on City services and surrounding residents and properties. ATTACHMENTS Board of Zoning Adjustments Staff Report and Exhibits A through H dated December 1, 1995 Conditions of Approval dated December 7, 1995 Addendum to Adopted Negative Declaration dated January 29, 1996 Adopted Negative Declaration dated September 7, 1993 Letter in support dated December 2, 1995 from Maria Palos, 13917 Seagate Drive Minutes from Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting of December 7, 1995 d:\reports\cu\cu-95-17\cu-95 -17. cc 174