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Redondo Heights TOD
Land Use Application
Architectural Design Intent: Site C
KC Parcels 720480-0188 and 720480-0190
The project: Redondo Heights Frontage Site (Mixed-Use)
The Project envisions expanding an existing RM2400 zoned multifamily apartment
development (Silver Shadow Apartments, built 1978, aka Site B: SS Existing) to the west,
to the currently vacant 1.4-acre Site C along Highway 99. A separate development
proposal by the same ownership for the 5-acre site east of Silver Shadows is currently
under permitting.
It is the intent that all three sites be under single entity ownership and treated as one
development.
Adjacent zoning and uses:
· West: BC, commercial (parking)
· North: RM 2400, Multifamily Use (Silver Shadows).
· East: RM 2400, Multifamily Use (Silver Shadows).
· South: BC, auto shop
Access:
The main access will be through Site B Existing Silver Shadows at the existing entry. This
existing entry is planned for significant improvements to make the entry safer, more
pedestrian friendly and more visually attractive. There is a secondary entry to the south to
allow emergency vehicle access.
Topography/Grading
The site generally slopes down from south to north, for a total of about 8 feet. There is a
retaining wall along the north property line and the adjacent lot is 3 feet higher at the lot
line.
Development Program:
The intent is to create quality affordable housing for work force families, and support
facilities such as food bank and counseling services on site.
At the street front, the west wing has a 6,500 sf food bank operated by the ownership
affiliated programs, providing services to the tenants of the Redondo height Development
and nearby families. The south plaza and a small café at the SW corner of the food bank
provide social spaces for the patrons to congregate. There are 3 stories of residential
units in the west wing above the food bank, connected to the 5-story residential wing to
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the east with a bridge. The landscaped and furnished courtyard between the two wings
provides the tenants a common open space sheltered from the traffic noise and pollution
from the busy street. There is a below-grade parking garage under the east wing and the
courtyard.
The building to the north will be used as leasing, management and maintenance offices.
It is located right at the significantly improved main site entry, directly across from the
existing Silver Shadows Amenity building.
Combining three site under one development allows us to improve both vehicle and
pedestrian flow at the site entry, increase visibility from the street and improved safety for
both vehicles and pedestrians.
Housing:
72 affordable units of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units, type VA
construction
Food Bank:
About 6,500 sf, type VA construction.
Parking
99 surface and below-grade parking spaces, Type 1A construction.
Office
About 3,000 sf office spaces, type VA construction.
Materials and Colors
Continuity between proposed buildings is a key design objective that is supported by
implementing materials and colors throughout the development. Primary materials
used are fiber cement board and lap siding, with special use materials such as
concrete, wood, and metal implemented as accents. These materials were selected
for their high quality, versatility, lower maintenance, and longevity, while establishing
a character in keeping with the region and surrounding context. The proposed color
palette is warm, neutral, and earth-toned to help create a sense of welcome, and
create an association with nature that will compliment both commercial and
residential building alike, and extensive landscape plan to tie the project together
from ground plan to roof ridge.