The San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for a five-story residential infill nearby BART in Balboa Park, San Francisco. The project makes use of the State Density Bonus program to propose 35 new units with some affordable housing. City staff has recommended the commission approve the application with conditions.
The 55-foot tall structure will yield 38,880 square feet with 22,250 square feet for residential use, 8,700 square feet for common area, and 7,900 square feet for the 15-car garage. A room will also be included for parking 38 bikes. Of the 35 apartments, four will be studios, 13 will be one-bedrooms, and 18 will be two-bedrooms.
350 Ocean Avenue, elevation by Schaub Li Architects
The project architect is Schaub Li Architects, formerly known as Shaub Ly Architects. The project is a typical infill apartment for Schaub Li, with smooth finish stucco and boxy horizontal siding bay windows.
The project will by near the Ocean Avenue-San Jose Avenue intersection, one block away from the Balboa Park BART Station. Along with BART, the area is well serviced by MUNI buses and light rail.
Aerial view of 350 Ocean Avenue, rendering by Schaub Li Architects
350 Ocean Avenue looking toward San Jose Avenue, rendering by Schaub Li Architects
San Francisco’s Inclusionary Affordable Housing program requires a minimum of 18% of all housing to be dedicated as affordable housing. The 35-unit proposal will create six new affordable units. By invoking the State Density Bonus Law, the developer has to be granted waivers to supersede rear yard exposure and height limits in order to create up to 33% more units for this specific project.
350 Ocean Avenue, image via Google Street View
Mcevoy Properties is responsible for the development, operating through 350 Ocean Avenue LLC, and KM Construction will be the general contractor. Construction is expected to cost $6 million, and last 18 months from groundbreaking to completion. Demolition will be required for the existing single-story commercial structure.
The project is to be reviewed today, February 24th and 1 PM. For information about the meeting and how to attend, see the .
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Good location for more housing with lots of public transportation options available. Save money and space by eliminating the unnecessary car parking
Spoken like true San Franciscan who will use the people who will live there for Uber. I can’t wait until you have developments next to where you live.
Agree with David. Less parking could generate more units. As usual, the modern architecture is boring and bland.
This place has been rented out illegally for years by the onsite slumlord.