Residence Inn by Marriott (formerly Knights Inn)
Earlier this year, the City Council approved a new 120-room hotel (Residence Inn by Marriott) to replace the now vacant Knights Inn Motel, located at 721 S. Indian Hill Boulevard near the I-10 freeway. On October 30, 2023, the City issued the developer, Sagemont Hotels, a demolition permit for the existing motel. Demolition of the existing motel is anticipated to begin in early November 2023. The developer's second plans submittal for the new construction is currently in plan review. In preparation for the new development, the City planted 25 new street trees on both sides of San Jose Avenue and in the center median to help provide additional shade and privacy screening for nearby residences.
Southwest Specific Plan Amendment
Past Meetings / Project Notices
Architectural Commission Review of Site Plan and Architectural Design for Residence Inn - March 29, 2023 @ 7pm
The Architectural Commission approved the final design of a proposed new 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott. If approved, the new hotel would replace the existing 56-room motel located at 721 South Indian Hill Boulevard (formerly Knights Inn). Issues to be considered will include the site plan, elevations, floorplan, landscape plan, colors, materials, and tree screening plan.
Planning Commission Review - Conditional Use Permit for Residence Inn - March 21, 2023 @ 7pm
The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow development of and regulate the operation of a proposed new 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott. If approved, the new hotel would replace the existing 56-room motel located at 721 South Indian Hill Boulevard (formerly Knights Inn). Issues to be considered will include the site plan, security design features, management practices, and tree screening plan. The final architectural design will be reviewed by the Architectural Commission at an upcoming meeting.
City Council Review - Proposed Amendment to the Southwest San Jose Specific Plan - February 14, 2023 @ 6:30pm
The Claremont City Council considered a proposed amendment to the Southwest San Jose Specific Plan (SP12) (#16-SP02 AMD1). If approved by the City Council, the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will reduce the front setback requirement from 60’ to an average of 15’ in Planning Area 1 of the Specific Plan. The change is intended to accommodate the development of a new 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott to replace the existing 56-room motel located at 721 South Indian Hill Boulevard (formerly Knights Inn).
Planning Commission Review - Proposed Amendment to the Southwest San Jose Specific Plan - December 20, 2022 @ 7pm
The Planning Commission reviewed a proposed amendment to the Southwest San Jose Specific Plan. The amendment would reduce the front set back of Plan Area 1 from 60 feet to 15 feet. The proposed amendment is being requested by the property owner to facilitate the redevelopment of the existing 56-room Knights Inn to a new 120-room Residence Inn by Marriott. The Planning Commission meeting was held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.