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Filed by Pacific Hospitality Group to allow the construction of a Doubletree Hotel; reduction in the required landscape setbacks; and allow a Type 47 Alcohol Beverage Control License located at 2 Imperial Promenade. (Continued by the Planning Commission from November 13, 2000 to November 27, 2000) PUBLISHED IN THE REGISTER: November 3, 2000 and November 17, 2000 ' PUBLICLY NOTICED: November 16, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review 00-151. 2. Adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 00-15 as conditioned. c/ 3. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 00-26 as conditioned.[i 4. Adopt a resolution approving Site Plan Review No. 00-03. / Mr. Vince Fregoso, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and provided an overview of the proposed hotel. Commissioner Cribb inquired as to the type of tree being proposed on the street and asked if the current trees would remain at the existing site. Mr. Fregoso indicated that the ficus trees would be removed and replaced. Chairman Mondo inquired regarding Planning Division, condition number 3 as it related to the stone or stone like material and asked what the applicant planned to incorporate in the exterior finish of the hotel and he inquired regarding condition number 8(r) referencing ' an office tower instead of a hotel. Mr. Fregoso indicated that staff had not been informed of the chosen stone material and that condition number 8(r) was a mitigation measure of the originally approved Environmental Impact Report and could not be modified, however, the Commission could add a new condition of approval clarifying a hotel rather than an office tower. Ms. Vicki Uehli, Community Development Agency, provided an overview of the Owner Participation Agreement for the hotel. Commissioner Cribb offered comments regarding the proposal and provided comments as to his perspective concerning the floor plans; his preferred use of stone rather than stone like materials in construction; and the hotels possibilities for marketing and sales. Mr. George Medak, representing Doubletree, expressed his appreciation to staff and introduced members of his team that worked on the project. Ms. Andrea Cohen, representing Doubletree, presented an overview of the proposed design, material, and floor plans of the hotel. Mr. John Savage, President of Pacific Hospitality, provided comments in support of the proposed project. ' Chairman Mondo opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. There were no comments. Chairman Mondo closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Motion to 1) approve and certify the Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-151; 2) adopt a resolution approving Variance No. 00-15 with modifications to the conditions of approval requiring a study considering the impacts of dewatering for the hotel and prohibiting construction prior to 8:00 a.m. 4