Development Permit Application No. P22-01141 and Planned Development Permit No. P23-01229

The project entails the development of a four-story 90,121 square-foot Residence Inn by Marriott hotel with 124 guest rooms and 105 onsite parking stalls at 5070 North First Avenue in Fresno, California, situated within a CMX Corridor–Center Mixed Use zoning designation. The application includes two linked permits: Development Permit P22-01141 for the hotel construction and Planned Development Permit P23-01229 to modify standard development requirements, including allowing hotel use on the ground floor, reducing frontage standards, and adjusting minimum residential density thresholds. The project requires coordination with multiple city and regional agencies to ensure compliance with infrastructure, environmental, and land-use regulations, including the dedication or acquisition of public rights-of-way and utility easements, as well as the installation of stormwater drainage systems, public utilities, and related infrastructure in accordance with City of Fresno and Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District standards. The development must meet specific grading and elevation criteria, with final acceptance of site work verified at the property boundary with the Flood Control District, and must adhere to noise, air quality, traffic (VMT), and drainage regulations outlined in the Fresno Municipal Code and regional environmental guidelines. The project is proceeding under a CEQA Categorical Exemption Class 32 determination for in-fill development, which eliminates the need for a full environmental impact report while requiring compliance with specific conditions to mitigate potential impacts. Administrative fees for stormwater, drainage, and other regulatory compliance are applicable, but no formal contract value, pricing structure, or federal procurement elements such as FAR clauses, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or payment offices are referenced. The lead agency for permitting and oversight is the City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, with Ralph Kachadourian and Thomas Veatch serving as primary contacts. The applicant, Axis Hotel Group led by Randeep Dhillon, is responsible for executing all work to municipal standards, including landscape, fencing, and construction timing requirements under FMC Section 10-109. Although the documents reference a January 28, 2025 signing date and a January 29, 2026 posting date, no distinct performance period, delivery schedule, or procurement timeline has been formally established. All obligations are regulatory and permitting-based, with no federal acquisition or contractual procurement structure applicable.