50 Beaumont Avenue Aerial View

Permits Filed For 50 Beaumont Avenue, Inner Richmond, San Francisco

Development permits have been filed seeking the approval of a new residential project proposed for development at 50 Beaumont Avenue in Inner Richmond, San Francisco. The project proposal includes the construction of two-family, four-story building. Plans call for the demolition of two existing dwelling structures.

James Dixon Architect (JDA) is responsible for the designs.

The project will bring a four-story residential building with two dwelling units, designed on spread footings and piers. The residential building will yield a total built-up area spanning 5,267 square feet. A garage spanning an area of 628 square feet, featuring two parking spaces, will also be developed on the site. Open space spanning 700 square feet will also be designed. Two bicycle storage spaces will be provided on the site. Both new units will be protected units under SB330 & SB8. The cost of construction is estimated at $2,500,000.

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156 California Avenue tower view, rendering by Studio Current

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Preliminary plans have been filed for a mixed-use project with two new structures at 156 California Avenue in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County. The buildings will rise over a Caltrain Station, the tallest of which will be 17 floors. REDCO Development, the developer, aims to use Senate Bill 330 and the Builder’s Remedy for a streamlined approval process to create 382 apartments and a replacement for a Mollie Stone’s Market close to transit.

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Market Park aerial view, rendering by Kenneth Rodrigues & Partners

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