Large apartment building in San Carlos gets 9 more units

The project, which will develop upon 2.2 acres in the city’s northern corridor, was approved initially in 2023, and the new units were added to take advantage of state density bonus allowances, said Laura Richstone, senior planner with the city.

Construction for the development is intended by the end of the year, said project applicant Richard Norris of Summerhill Apartment Communities. 

“We are very excited to continue working in San Carlos to bring this project to fruition,” Norris said. 

The additional units include two below-market rate units, bringing that total count to 38, or 15% of the total project. Of the 38, 25 are designated for very-low-income, and 13 for low-income households. These units are distributed throughout the structure with an average unit size of 849 square feet. 

Depending on unit type, rent costs will range from $1,633 to $2,099 for very-low income households, and $1,959 to $2,799 for low-income households. 

The rental units will now break down to seven studios, 19 junior one-bedrooms, 136 one-bedrooms, 68 two-bedrooms and 11 three-bedrooms. 

“I’m pleased that you’re able to get in these additional units,” Commissioner Janet Castaneda said. "We need housing and you’v’e put them in in a thoughtful manner.” 

The updated design also includes nine additional parking spaces, now totaling 306 stalls. 

The new units are integrated almost unnoticeably into the previously approved design. Units are added primarily on the top floor, without adding any height to the approved six stories. 

The development would be a huge contribution to the city meeting its housing goals, said Commissioner Summer Bundy. 

"I really do appreciate you time and effort and cost it took to redesign this project to take advantage of the state density’s bonus,” Bundy said.