Preliminary permits have been filed for a new cul-de-sac on Thorndale Drive in the Forestland neighborhood of Oakland, Alameda County. The proposal, named Bonnington Court, looks to add ten homes to a hillside property surrounded by eucalyptus trees. Mehdi Shafiei and Mahat Marashi are listed as the project applicants.
Bonnington Court plan, illustration by King Engineering
Plans for the Bonnington Court subdivision follow the existing tract map. The ten homes will cover lots ranging in size from 8,000 to over 12,000 square feet, with the largest parcel covering 18,700 square feet. Five lots will have steep slopes on the eastern edge.
Information about the project architect and potential design is not specified. Many of the houses built in the Oakland Hills feature vernacular wood-frame architecture with Spanish Revival, farmhouse, or modern design features.
Bonnington Court site outlined approximately by YIMBY, image via Alameda County Assessor’s Office
The 2.72-acre property is located along Thorndale Drive, near Thornhill Drive and Skyline Boulevard. The owner is listed as an El Sobrante-based family trust. The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared.
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I’d like to see all new construction banned in the hills. This just encourages more driving and inefficient living.