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8. B. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager February 27, 2012 SUBJECT Docktown Area Update RECOMMENDATION Accept report. BACKGROUND The Docktown Marina property is a unique blend of privately -owned property on the land side and City -owned property on the water side. The Marina is operated by a private entity on behalf of the landowners and through a management agreement with the City. The City -owned land was acquired through a grant from the State Lands Commission and allows for recreational use of that portion of the waterfront. The privately -owned property is used for vehicle storage and other uses. In 2010 -2011, the City considered acquiring the private property to bring consistency and uniformity to its use and to consider options for low and moderate income housing there. That purchase was not completed and the operation of the Marina and the Iandside businesses remain in private hands. ANALYSIS Subsequent to the City's decision not to acquire the Docktown Marina property, staff began meeting with representatives of the ownership group and numerous interested developers regarding potential development opportunities. The options under discussion have ranged from housing to commercial development. Staff advised the owners' representatives that the Docktown property could not be treated in isolation and that a comprehensive study of the lands between Redwood Creek and the industrial lands of Graniterock was necessary. There are a number of issues that must be addressed before the Docktown property can be developed. Infrastructure, including sewer, water, and the extension of Blomquist Road across Redwood Creek, must be constructed. The alignment of Blomquist Road, for example can vary depending on the preferred land uses for the area. To resolve these and other issues, staff advised the property owners that a Precise Plan of the larger area is necessary to assure quality and competent development.