The $60-million project, brought about by a congressionalmandate to make the site financially self-sufficient, would revampthe eastern part of the protected land into a retreat with 350hotel rooms, 25,000-sf of commercial property and a 2,700-spaceparking facility. Since May, three proposals have been designedthat include fewer rooms and less development.

The Fort Baker Retreat Group LLC proposes to establish 156rooms, some of which will be built in the historic buildings andothers that will be conservatively constructed to fit into thesurrounding environment. In addition, 20,000 sf will be built toaccommodate meetings, a restaurant, wellness center and giftshop.

The Acquest/Benchmark Fort Baker Development Team's planconsists of 150 guest rooms, with 114 of the rooms in the historicbuildings. The site will also accommodate 15,000 sf of meetingspace, fitness center and spa.