The San Ramon Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tonight for Bishop Ranch 3A within the CityWalk masterplan in San Ramon, Contra Costa County. The developer is now seeking to remove all affordable housing for the seven-story development at 6200 Bollinger Canyon Road. AvalonBay Communities is the project sponsor.
Bishop Ranch 3A seven-story complex northwest view, rendering by BAR Architects
Bishop Ranch 3A seen from the access roadway plaza, rendering by BAR Architects
The roughly 85-foot-tall structure is expected to yield around 772,720 square feet, including just over half a million square feet of housing and nearly a quarter million square feet for a seven-level garage. Parking will be included for 640 cars, with additional space for 66 bicycles. Unit types will vary with 29 studios, 219 one-bedrooms, 180 two-bedrooms, and 28 three-bedrooms.
The application specifies that the overall design plan and scale will remain unchanged. BAR Architects & Interiors is responsible for drafting the two-structure project, one five floors tall and the other rising seven floors. The podium-style complex will feature some facade articulation to visually break apart the building, and sky-bridges connecting the different structures.
Bishop Ranch 3A northeast view, rendering by BAR Architects
Bishop Ranch 3A area context, illustration by BAR Architects
According to the resolution under review by the city’s commission, “the affordable housing land dedication will facilitate an increase from 69 rental units originally approved at the Avalon Bay (BR-3A) Apartment project to 86 affordable rental units at the Bishop Ranch Affordable Apartments.”
The development is part of the ambitious CityWalk masterplan led by Sunset Development Company, the longtime owner and original developer of the Bishop Ranch suburban office campus. Plans for CityWalk Bishop Ranch were approved in 2020, and construction started in 2022. Full build-out is expected to result in 4,500 units, 166,000 square feet of commercial retail space, and a 169-key hotel across the 135-acre campus.
Bishop Ranch 3A site outlined in red in 1970 (left) and 2020 (right), image via project plans
The San Ramon Planning Commission is scheduled to review the plans tonight, October 21st, starting at 6 PM. The event will occur at City Hall, with participation limited to in-person comments and written comments submitted at least two hours before the meeting starts. For more information about how to attend and participate, visit the meeting agenda here.
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Looks good and right on the iron horse!
Seven stories is TOO TALL – bring it down a couple of stories.
NO. Taller is better. 7-storys is optimal.
This is why affordable housing is concentrated in high-crime, low-amenity locations (i.e. Oakland). People need affordable housing in areas where services, schools, and other needs can be met like Bishop Ranch. This developer (and San Ramon) should not be allowed to shirk their affordable housing obligations to the detriment of other cities doing their fair share. These discriminatory and racist practices have to end for the betterment of the region.
How many affordable housing complexes are in your neighborhood Mr. Reading?