Santa Fe Group is a private real estate development company operating in Southern California since 1997 dedicated to the design and construction of in-fill projects in metropolitan areas.
LOCATION
Del Sol Village is located in Otay Mesa within the Ocean View Hills area in the City of San Diego just northeast of the intersection of I-805 and SR-905, and a short distance from the U.S.-Mexico border. The proposed in-fill project is bordered by State Route 905 to the south; single-family homes to the west; Vista Del Mar Middle School to the east; and the future extension of Del Sol Boulevard to the north, which will bisect the project site. The increasing importance of State Route 905 as the new port of entry to Mexico, also known as Otay II, is contributing to the growth in the area by attracting industry and generating new jobs.
A large commercial shopping center, located on Dennery Road, is less than one mile from the development site. The center features big box stores, an AMC movie complex and restaurant chains. Just Beyond the center is a Kaiser Hospital and a second large commercial center.
The project site is 20.05 acres consisting of the following three parcels:
APN
OWNER
ACREAGE
645-040-23-00
Del Sol Village LP
5.97
645-040-24-00
Del Sol Village LP
9.44
645-040-27-00
Del Sol Village LP
4.64
TOTAL
20.05
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
The project site is currently designated as open and space zoned AR-1-1, and is located within the California Terraces Specific Plan Area. The site is also located within the Multi-Habitat Planning Area (“MHPA”). The project is a Process 5 requiring a Land Use Amendment, a Rezone to high-residential (43-73 units per acre), Site Development Permit, Planned Development Permit, Tentative Map, and a MHPA Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA). The project has undergone several planning review cycles and it is expected to submit for final review before the 2024 year-end. The developers are working closely with the wildlife agencies and in process of securing mitigation land required for the BLA, which will be followed by the issuance of the EIR document. The city has indicated that the EIR will be limited to some extent, relying on an existing EIR previously issued for the area.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The proposed development plan includes 571 residential units separated into three parcels; the first parcel is designated for 346 Apartment Homes, the second parcel is designated for 194 Multi-Family units either for sale or lease, and the third parcel is designated for 31 Tri-level Town Homes. The developer's objective to incorporate affordable units within the development plan meeting or exceeding the required 10%. The town homes are exempt from the affordable housing requirements.
Each residential building will feature rooftop terraces providing views of the ocean, downtown San Diego, and the city's harbor. An open sapce plaza and community park are nestled between the residential buildings providing a pool and spa, lounge areas, fireplaces and BBQs. Other amenities include a splash pad, tot lot, a bocci ball court, walking paths and excercise stations.
Development is restricted south of the 50-foot wide proposed roadway, Del Sol Boulevard, which will bisect the development site. Areas north of the roadway will remain open space. Subterrean parking is proposed to maximize the density by reducing surface parking.
TENTATIVE MAP
PROJECT SUPPORT
Del Sol Village has strong support from the Mayor's office, Councilwoamn Vivan Moreno, the City Planning Commission, and the Otay Mesa Community Planning Group.
The project provides the community with 571 badly-needed residential units and allows for the completion of the long-awaited final segment of Del Sol Boulevard, which was designed and funded by the City in 2005, but never built. The roadway will (1) provide residents at Riviera Del Sol with direct access to nearby schools, (2) ease traffic congestion especially near the student drop-off locations, (3) provide residents of Ocean View Hills east of the project site with a secondary access route to retailers located on Dennery Road, (4) improve safety by adding sidewalks and bike lanes, and most importantly, (5) provide potentially life-saving secondary ingress for emergency vehicles to access the schools and community while also providing a secondary egress for evacuation puroses in the event of fire.
The developer, in consultation with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), designed the roadway extension of Del Sol Boulevard to include two bus stops, one on either side of the roadway, nearest to the apartment homes. The roadway extension allows MTS to implement a much-needed bus route to serve the community of Ocean View Hills, including the Vista Del Mar middle school and Ocean View Hills High School.
PRODUCT TYPES
Apartment Homes
The proposed 346 unit, 7-story apartment structure is situateded on the northeast part of the development site 300-400 feet away fom the residential community of Riviera Del Sol. The apartment homes are adjacent to the middle school and Ocean View Hills High School, and serve as an opportune living space for families with school-age children. Several floorplans will be offered to serve the various needs of singles and families, including studios units and one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging in size and location. The apartment homes, although seven stories high, will maintain a relatively low profile in relation to the surrounding topography and grade situated alongside an existing 53-foot slope that is part of the super pad upon which the middle school was constructed, revealing only the top two floors of the apartment homes from the school’s line of sight.
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Front Elevation (facing Del Sol Blvd.)
Virtually all units will have a scenic view afforded by the two-wing design of the structure. The mix of units will include micro units and studio flats making the homes more accessible for middle-income residents. Other floor plans will include one, two and three bedrooms. Subterrean parking will be provided for residents as well as guests.
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Plaza View
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Front & Side Elevation
Multi-family Building (Sale or Lease)
The proposed 194-unit 6-story Multi-Family Building is located at the south-eastern part of the development site alongside State Route 905. Like the apartment structure, the structure has also been optimally located at the furthest point from the residential community of Riviera Del Sol alongside the 53-foot slope upon which the middle school is sited. The multi-family structure will offer several floor plans focused on affordability for families of various sizes.
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Front Entrance (from the Plaza)
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Rear Side Elevation
Town Homes
The Townhomes proposed are tri-level structures with large windows, multiple balconies, stonework, ironwork and canopies and planters. Residents will also enjoy rooftop patios with ample views, including ocean views. The town homes are strategically located on the western half of the development site adjacent to the existing residential community, Riviera Del Sol (Dolphin Cove). There is a 40-setback to separate the town homes from the residential community. The setback will serve as a green space with trees and shrubs between the communities to help in preserving the privacy of the existing community and shield the vertical structures from view. Therefore, the setback together with the town homes will provide an effective transition or buffer approximately 350 feet between the existing single-family community of Riviera Del Sol and the proposed multi-family structures.
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Front and Side Elevation
CONTACT INFORMATION
WALTER MARUCCI, President
Santa Fe Group Residential
General Partner, Del Sol Village LP
11253 Vinedale Street
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 455-5203 (cell)
(818) 768-5202 x 229 (office)