Description

This project is a 212-unit residential condominium development located at the southeast corner of Magdalena Avenue and East Palomar Street, in the Otay Ranch Village 6 Master Planned Development. The project covers approximately 11.73 acres and has a density of 18.1 dwelling units per acre. The project includes 21 two-story, bridge-style buildings, with buildings varying from an 8-plex to a 12-plex. Most units are designed with a two-car, tuck-under garage. The project contains a total of 392 garage parking spaces. The site includes a clubhouse, indoor recreational facility, and several outdoor common areas.

Scope of Services

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

Plans for the project included all of the utilities as well as rough and precise grading, accompanied by erosion control plans.

Design services included preliminary layouts and design review, preparation of plans for private streets, private and public sewer facilities, and private domestic fire and water facilities, all utilities, rough and precise grading, condominiums, and erosion control. Studies were prepared for sewer, water and drainage facilities, and assistance with NPDES and SWPPP was provided. Services also included construction support and as-built plan preparation.

Survey services included preparation of an ALTA survey and construction staking.

Challenges & Achievements

Future adjacent development includes a public trolley system and construction of State Route 125. Consideration was given to these items, and off-site design and construction efforts were minimized.