HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Plan Amendment GPA1985002 - Project Descriptiont1eadowland t.td., a diva iun of Thij Village s a development company, is
proposing to help reduce the acute current demand and even greater future
demand for affordable rental units for senior citizens. We pre- so to
provide such help by deve loping a site in Huntington Beach on the west side
Springdale south of Edinger. the 150 rental unit development will
generate a bedroom and population count similwr to a 75 unit two bedroom
standard apartment complex, but with substantially l ess tenant created
noise and tenant oriented problems.
The proposed Huntington Villages will be an apartment development
exclusively designed for and only rented to activ- individuals over the aae
of 60 years The development will provide affordable units in a luxurious
environment with covered secured parking and an extensive ammenity
package, for 150 or more individuals fortunate enough to meet the age
requirement,
The Spanish design of the proposed tie velopment 15 terraced and staggered
two and three story structure that maximizes available open space. Great
sensitivity to surrounding single family residences was paid in the site
plan, resulting in only two story structures near the residences and
angling of the structure to reduce the visual impact
The development consists of studios, one bedroom, and one bedroom and
den units. Each unit will have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, a
patio or balcony, smoke alarms, an emergency intercom system to the 24
hour staffed lobby,and full use of the pool, spa, putting green,
shuffleboard, and exercise room with sauna A recreation room with an
adjacent kitchen is also featured. Each floor has. conveniently located
laundry facilities, elevators and trash chutes,
The site is an excellent location for this type of development. A grocery
or- restaurants, medical/dental offices, banks, a drug store and three
chur%. :s are within walking distance, Carr Park is less, tnarf 1/2 mile and
Meadowlark Golf Course is approximately one mile frow the site.
I f you have any questions or comments please contact Alan J. Degenhardt
or Carolee Davies at (714) 840-3561. An Environmental impact Rer)ort (No.
85-2) for the development is on file with the City of Huntington Beech.