Articles by Andrew Nelson

825 Drake Avenue, elevation by AO

Meeting Today for Reduced Plans at 825 Drake Avenue, Marin City

The Marin County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review plans today and approve reduced plans for 825 Drake Avenue in Marin City. The project was approved with 74 units in 2020 but has remained on hold ever since. This latest proposal now seeks to construct 42 units at Drake Avenue, while secondary plans are being championed to build the remaining 32 units in unincorporated Mill Valley. The Pacific Companies is responsible for the application.

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Seely Avenue apartment building, rendering by KTGY Architecture + Planning

Developers Purchase Land for Seely Avenue Masterplan, San Jose

Developers are moving forward with property sales for the Seely Avenue master plan in North San Jose, Santa Clara County. Hanover Company has reportedly purchased 22.2 acres around 2620 Seely Avenue, with plans to follow through with the recently approved proposal for over a thousand apartments alongside open space and retail. Hanover sold an additional seven acres to SummerHill Homes for the townhome component.

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117 J Street, image via Google Street View

Hotel Conversion For 117 J Street, Old Sacramento

Recent plans have been filed to convert a reconstructed three-story brick building at 117 J Street in Old Sacramento to become a 14-key hotel. The existing structure is a reconstruction of the gold rush-era Sacramento Daily Union Building. Sacramento-based Bollinger Family 2012 LLC is listed as the current property owner.

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