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ER No. 2017-96, AA No. 2017-02, CUP No. 2017-29 & VA No. 2017-07 — Hampton Inn at 2129 North Main Street February 20, 2018 Page 3 On March 9, 2017, the applicant held a Sunshine Ordinance Community Meeting where the developer presented the hotel development project and received feedback from the community. Approximately 32 residents and business owners attended the meeting. The main questions and comments of those in attendance were related to the process for the sale of the City owned property and the loss of public parking. The proposal includes construction of a six -story, 73,322 -square -foot, 135 -room Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with 128 off-street parking spaces. Amenities for hotel patrons include use of two historic structures as a restaurant, a breakfast lounge, fitness room, conference room, pool and outdoor decks. The entitlements needed to construct the hotel include an Amendment Application (zone change) to change the zoning designation of the properties at 2056 and 2058 North Bush Street from Professional (P) to Community Commercial -Museum District (C1 -MD), a conditional use permit (CUP) for the hotel, and variances to allow reductions in required off-street parking, front -yard setback, increased wall height in the front -yard, and to allow four major building identification signs. The Public Works Agency studied the surrounding streets to identify any areas that additional on - street parking could be added. As a result, a condition of approval was added to restripe Buffalo Avenue between Broadway and Main Streets to create approximately ten on -street public parking spaces. In addition, the applicant revised their plans to include a controlled access gate to allow paid off-street parking for hotel guests, restaurant patrons and the public. In addition, a Shared Parking Analysis was conducted which determined that at peak use 110 parking spaces would be utilized, which supports the variance request for reduced off-street parking (128 off-street parking spaces). A replacement parking lot and/or parking structure is not proposed as part of the project. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant's request due to the economic benefits of a hotel development, the support for shared uses and parking and the irregular lot configuration. Full- sized plans of the development project are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #3 (facilitate diverse housing opportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ana neighborhoods). 75A-3