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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit in the Special Purpose - Research Park and Mayfair Overlay (SP-RP/MAY) zone at 10499 Innovation drive to convert an existing hotel into a multi-unit residential development, Waterfair Apartments LLC, applicant
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Submitted by:
Art Piñon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to convert an existing 198-unit hotel into a mixed-use development consisting of 146 affordable residential units and approximately 9,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The property is located at 10499 Innovation Drive within the Special Purpose - Research Park and Mayfair Overlay (SP-RP/MAY) zoning district.
The first floor will include the proposed commercial space as well as a variety of resident amenities, such as a fitness room, media/community space with a pool table, coffee lounge, conference and meeting rooms, and additional rooms designed for business or study use.
The residential component will feature a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. No exterior building alterations or site modifications are proposed as part of this request.
The required public hearing for this item occurred at the October 28, 2025 Common Council meeting. The applicants appeared at the meeting and spoke in favor of the proposal along with one member of the public. No one spoke in opposition. The council meeting video is attached.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
City code requires 149 parking spaces for the development and 186 parking spaces are provided. A certified survey map is also being proposed with the application which will divide off a portion of the subject property. The newer lot contains an additional 107 parking spaces for use.
The facility will also be required to provide bike parking in accordance with WMC 24.11.080.
Building Division
Design Review Board approval is required for any exterior changes. Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are also required. A final occupancy inspection and approval must be obtained prior to occupancy.
City Assessor’s Office
Provide detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction as well as income and expense information as requested by the Assessor’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
No comments.
Public Works Department
See Engineering comments.
Engineering Division
Per City Code 13.30.030, any building project in excess of $100,000 shall have the sanitary sewer lateral replaced or inspected and pressure tested per BPW requirements. If the existing sanitary sewer lateral is to be re-used, a televised report of the existing lateral from the building to the City main must be provided to Engineering. If Engineering identifies any defects in the existing lateral, the defects must be corrected and another televised report provided to Engineering to verify results. This requirement must be met prior to final building occupancy.
Fire Department
No comments.
Health Department
No comments.
Police Department
No comments.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Short- and long-term bike parking must be provided in compliance with WMC 24.11.080.
2. Per City Code 13.30.030, any building project in excess of $100,000 shall have the sanitary sewer lateral replaced or inspected and pressure tested per BPW requirements. If the existing sanitary sewer lateral is to be re-used, a televised report of the existing lateral from the building to the City main must be provided to Engineering. If Engineering identifies any defects in the existing lateral, the defects must be corrected and another televised report provided to Engineering to verify results. This requirement must be met prior to final building occupancy.
3. Design Review Board approval is required for any exterior changes. Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are also required. A final occupancy inspection and approval must be obtained prior to occupancy.
4. Per WMC 24.12.040.A.2, roof-mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust and similar equipment, but not solar panels, wind energy or similar renewable energy devices) over 30 inches in height must be screened from ground-level view of all R- and C-zoned properties.
5. Per WMC 24.12.040.A.1, all ground-mounted mechanical equipment over 30 inches in height, other than air conditioning units, solar panels, wind-energy or similar renewable energy devices, is subject to principal building setbacks and much be screened from view of all R- and C-zoned properties by a solid fence, solid wall, dense hedge, or combination of such features. The hedge, fence, or wall must be tall enough to screen the equipment.
6. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
7. Under WMC 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect one year after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly established by the Common Council.
8. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals. This includes but is not limited to Design Review Board approval, plan review, site plan approval, building permits and DSPS plan approvals, and Final Occupancy inspection and approval.