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Conditional Permit No. 2017 -14 April 24, 2017 Page 2 Proiect Description Holiday Inn Express is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the conversion of an existing vacant 10 -story building into a new 161 -room Holiday Inn Express hotel. A number of interior and exterior improvements will be made to the site. The exterior improvements include the repainting of the building exterior, repairing and repaving of the parking lot, the installation of new drought - tolerant. landscaping, hotel signage and a new trash enclosure. Similar exterior improvements will also be made to the restaurant pad building to ensure it is architecturally consistent with the hotel upgrades. Interior improvements are also proposed for the hotel building. The proposed interior improvoments Will include renovations to each of the guest rooms, an enhanced 1,400- square -foot main lobby, a 1,500 - square -foot breakfast area, and a market that will sell sundry items, all on the lower level. Also included on the lower level will be a 700 - square -foot exercise room that will be located adjacent to the outdoor pool and spa. The existing architectural style is Mid - Century Modem. Exterior modifications to the 10 -story hotel building and the adjacent free - standing restaurant building are proposed in order to update its architecture. The buildings will be painted in vibrant colors and the glazing material will be replaced with an energy - efficient system. Additionally, a new metal architectural paneling system in a contrasting color will be installed on the top level of the building. A 15 to 20 -foot wide landscaped setback will be provided along the First Street frontage with a 5 to 10- foot wide landscape buffer and a six -foot high metal fence with decorative block pilasters to be installed along the east property line to provide a separation between the adjacent properties. New landscaping is proposed throughout the site with drought - tolerant landscaping materials. Table 2 below provides a detailed comparison of the project's compliance with the applicable development standards. Table 2 Development Standards Standard Required by SAMC Provided Front setback 15 feet 15 to 20 feet (Existing) Side setback 0 feet 1 to 50 feet plus (Existing) Rear setback None, but 20 feet for any portion of the building above 15 feet in• height 50 feet minimum (Existing) Buildina hei ht No limit 118 feet Parking 246 spaces 246 spaces Landscaping Within front, side setback and parking areas Provided within front, side setback and parking areas Signage None required Signage shall conform to the sign standards in SAMC Sec. 41 -800 31A-4