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Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere
still not really sure where a hotel would even save them fees. It's odd - Vranich clearly has a strategy between swapping back and forth, I'm just curious as to what it actually is.
Also: thanks for the updated plans, even if it's unsurprisingly downgraded.
The retail spaces look decent. There is a 2-level space which is nice, looks designed to support a restaurant.
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I've reached out to Cameron, as he knows a lot about these types of avoidance methods. One thing I notice is on the plans there is no amenity space required. This is one big cost they are able to save by doing it as a hotel, then applying as a variance for reduced amenity space afterward. I'm curious if there are other corners they are able to cut.
One thing is that the parking requirements for a hotel are much more stable at 0.6 per guest room. It seems like on the SPA though they used a residential parking ratio. Perhaps it resulted in a lower ratio than doing it as a hotel?