CC 2020-10-27_11a PreApplication_727 El Camino Real_ELA Foods_Staff PP PresentationPre-application 20-003
Faeh Avenue Hotel Proposal
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Pre-application
Goals and Intentions
A conceptual plan is presented to obtain preliminary feedback from Council and the public
Applicant will consider feedback and decide whether to refine the conceptual plan into a formal application
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A time to present to the public the potential project’s entitlement process and Municipal Code requirements (i.e. zoning, parking, allowed uses etc.)
Opportunity for the public to see the conceptual project proposal and comment prior to the formal application
Discuss a community engagement plan
Pre-application cont’d
Goals and Intentions
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Project Site
Three (3) parcels bounded by N. Halcyon Rd., Faeh Ave., and El Camino Real
Zoned Highway Mixed-Use
Surrounding Land Uses
North/NE - El Camino Real and US 101
South – Single-family neighborhood
Southwest – I.U.O.E. union hall
West - cemetery
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Project Site
View of site looking west
View of site looking south
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Parcel Ownership
Two (2) parcels owned by the applicant – ELA Foods, Inc.
One (1) parcel owned by Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
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Project Description
Four-story, 113-room hotel with amenities including a bar/restaurant, swimming pool, fitness area, and meeting rooms
Proposed height of 45 feet
Podium-style structure with parking at ground level and guest rooms on levels 2-4
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Conceptual Site Plan
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Entitlements
Lot merger
Merge the three (3) lots into a single parcel
Conditional Use Permit
Hotels require a CUP in the HMU zoning district
Development Agreement
Provides some certainty for both City and applicant
Establishes a predetermined development schedule
May allow the project to exceed 3-story height limit in HMU zone
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General Plan Consistency
Land Use Element
Encourages tourist accommodations and restaurants along the El Camino Real corridor
Economic Development Element
Contribute to thriving economy
Meet unmet community needs
Promote business activity
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Development Agreement
Contract to regulate the intensity, timing, and conditions of development of a property
Approved and adopted by uncodified ordinance specific to this development agreement and this site
Provides level of certainty for the developer and City
Could allow the project to exceed the height limit in the HMU district
Unique site and project specific factors
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Parking
Parking is required for each use within the project:
Restaurant, meeting rooms, guest rooms
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Building Height
Podium-style building design proposes parking at ground level
Guest rooms and amenities on second, third, and fourth levels
Building design allows parking to be less visible and prevents parking from dominating the site
Proposal allows for a wider landscape buffer between hotel and residential neighborhood
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Community Outreach
Applicant held a informational meeting at the project site on July 18, 2020.
Attendees expressed concerns about the project related to:
Applicant notified the neighborhood of tonight’s discussion
Noise
Light pollution
Privacy & crime
Parking
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Next Steps
Applicant submits a formal application
Continue Community Outreach schedule
Staff will begin the environmental review process
Staff Advisory Committee Architectural Review Committee Planning Commission
City Council for final approval of the lot merger, conditional use permit, and development agreement
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