Preliminary permits have been filed with a residential development at 2147 San Pablo Avenue in Southwest Berkeley, Alameda County. The updated plans have increased the potential unit count for the project, adding 16 residences to the project. Lowney Architecture is responsible for the application.
The initial plans drafted by Studio KDA called for a six-story infill with 128 group living units, including 1,870 square feet of retail. The State Density Bonus program and Senate Bill 330 were used to increase residential capacity and streamline the approval process. The team received approval from the Berkeley Planning Department in September 2023, less than two years after filing.
2147 San Pablo Avenue establishing view, rendering by Studio KDA lightly edited by YIMBY
The updated preliminary application aims to build 144 dwelling units above 2,000 square feet of commercial space. Fifteen units of affordable housing will be designated for very low-income households. Like the previous plans, the latest application invokes the State Density Bonus program to increase capacity.
Lowney Architecture is overtaking Studio KDA’s application process. Illustrations have yet to be shared, but looking through Lowney’s portfolio, the work is dominated by mostly nondescript mid-density apartments clad with stucco and cement plaster. The studio generally avoids collage-like articulation and excessive carve-outs, opting for humble and simple aesthetics.
2147 San Pablo Avenue pedestrian view from across the Avenue, rendering by Studio KDA with vertical lines corrected by YIMBY
Wang Brothers Investments is the project owner, filing through 2147 San Pablo LLC. The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared.
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