Marina weighs two visions for Cypress Knolls senior community

Dilapidated duplexes sag on Marinas 188-acre Cypress Knolls development parcel. Recyclers have stripped the abandoned Army housing of its copper piping and aluminum window frames. Broken glass, asbestos and lead-based paint have led the city to fence off the hazard on the former Fort Ord.

Now, officials and residents are deliberating which developer can best transform the blight into a vibrant, 722-unit senior living community. And theres no clear winner. In June, the committee that evaluated the two competing proposals split its vote, 5-5. The stalemate leaves the City Council with no clear recommendation.