The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission is scheduled to review plans this evening for a seven-story apartment complex at 1275 South California Street in the center of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. The proposal invokes a 100% density bonus to replace a miniature golf course and bar with 172 apartments. San Diego-based Fairfield Residential is responsible for the development.
The 91-foot-tall structure is expected to yield around 271,200 square feet, including 196,900 square feet of housing and 74,260 square feet for parking. Unit types will vary with 18 studios, 82 one-bedrooms, and 72 two-bedrooms. The complex will include a 204-car residential garage and 47 retail parking spaces. Additional space will be provided for 220 bicycles.
1275 South California Street corner view, rendering by KTGY
1275 South California Street as seen from Alma Park, rendering by KTGY
The application invokes the State Density Bonus law and Senate Bill 330 to streamline the approval process and double the residential capacity above base zoning. The project will include 26 affordable units, split between very low-income and moderate-income households.
KTGY is responsible for the podium-style design. Renderings show a familiar podium-style apartment complex with some vertical articulation and a top-floor setback to visually reduce the overall sense of scale. The exterior will be clad with a mix of brick veneer, stucco, and tiles.
1275 South California Street pedestrian view, rendering by KTGY
1275 South California Street facade elevation, illustration by KTGY
The 1.32-acre property is located at the corner of Botelho Drive and South California Boulevard, behind Alma Park and a block away from the busy open-air Broadway Plaza shopping mall. The estimated cost and timeline for construction have not yet been shared.
1275 South California Street, site map by KTGY
1275 South California Boulevard, image via Google Street View
The Walnut Creek Design Review Commission is scheduled to review the plans tonight, June 17th, starting at 6 PM. The event will be held in person at the city’s Council Chambers, with a livestream available online. For more information about how to attend and participate, visit the meeting agenda here.
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