Description

The mixed-use commercial and residential development is comprised of 120 luxury apartment units and 3,000 square feet of commercial space. The project site has a net acreage of 3.9 and a density of 30.8 dwelling units per acre. There are 17 one-bedroom units, 79 two-bedroom units and 24 three-bedroom units, with square footage ranging from 817 square feet for a one-bedroom to 1,225 square feet for a three-bedroom. There is subterranean parking located beneath the first level of residential units. There are 294 total aboveground and subterranean parking spaces. Amenities include common playground areas, laundry facilities, a clubhouse, and pool and spa facilities.

Scope of Services

SB&O is the Engineer of Record for civil engineering services and Surveyor of Record for surveying services.

Design services included Coastal Development Permit processing, preparation of rough grading plans, precise grading plans, off-site signing and striping plans, on-site public water plans, off-site sewer and fire plans, assistance in obtaining municipal storm water compliance, construction support, and as-built plan preparation.

Survey services included topographic survey, ALTA survey, and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements

The project lies at the foot of a large open space area with steep topography. Special consideration was given to blend into the existing open space along the northwest side of the property. A 750-foot long, up to 13-foot high contoured, plantable keystone retaining wall system was designed and constructed along the northwest property line to allow for the on-site access and above-grade parking.

Special consideration was also given to setting the finish floor elevations such that the subterranean parking structure could have natural open-air ventilation.