A new riverfront hotel project in Astoria landed two key approvals on Tuesday night.

The Astoria Planning Commission unanimously approved two variances to road setback requirements and window design standards.

Ganesh Sonpatki, the owner of Param Hotel Corp., which operates the Astoria Riverwalk Inn at the West Mooring Basin, hopes to develop a 39-room hotel at the former NW Natural property next to the Astoria Bridge.

The project makes use of the former Paragon Packing building designed by famed Astoria architects John E. Wicks and his daughter, Ebba Wicks Brown.

The proposed hotel, designed by Astoria architect Stuart Emmons, seeks to preserve the building and create a new three-story addition at the back.

The hotel has other hurdles to clear, including a number of items that still need to be reviewed by city staff.