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Council gives preliminary support for 34‑unit live/work project in Mesa West Bluffs with recommendations
Summary
The council reviewed a master‑plan screening for a 34‑unit live/work and residential loft project at 1626 Placentia Ave; staff found the proposal generally consistent with the Mesa West Bluffs urban plan, and council asked the applicant to add residential amenities, consider rooftop open space and screen adjacent industrial uses.
Developers and staff presented a screening application for a 34‑unit live/work and residential loft development in the Mesa West Bluffs urban plan area. The project would provide 16 live‑work units, 18 residential lofts, two very‑low‑income units and two‑car garages for each unit; it also includes 12 guest parking spaces.
Senior Planner Chris Yeager said the proposal aligns with the urban plan’s goals to promote residential reinvestment on industrial parcels and would contribute ownership housing stock and affordable units under the state density bonus. Staff recommended additional design work to add common residential amenities (barbecue/seating areas or roof decks), to mitigate views of adjacent industrial yards and to ensure garages accommodate three trash/recycling bins and two large vehicles.
The applicant (Warmington Residential, represented by Mike Johnston of CREED Group) said the company is evaluating rooftop decks and other design elements. Council members praised the inclusion of affordable units and encouraged more private open space, strong garage dimensions, and sensible screening between residential units and neighboring industrial uses.
Ending
This screening is advisory; the project will proceed with a formal entitlement package to the Planning Commission for master plan, density bonus and tentative parcel map review.
