Quail Meadows Apartments Remodeling Causes Controversy

After extensive community feedback, developer Baldwin & Sons has revised its Quail Meadows Apartments proposal, reducing the number of units and building heights while increasing the amount of affordable housing.

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Christian Garcia
July 12, 2024

LOCAL POLITICS

quail meadows

(City Of Encinitas, Baldwin and Sons)

After extensive community feedback, developer Baldwin & Sons has revised its Quail Meadows Apartments proposal, reducing the number of units and building heights while increasing the amount of affordable housing.

  • Baldwin & Sons' original plan for Quail Meadows Apartments included 485 units in two six-story buildings but has now been modified to 448 units across four-story structures.

  • The updated proposal adds 90 affordable housing units, a significant increase from the previous design, which included fewer affordable options.

  • The project will feature two buildings: Building 1 with 44 affordable and 168 market-rate units, and Building 2 with 46 affordable and 190 market-rate units.

  • A roundabout at Kristen Court and Quail Gardens Drive will serve as the primary entrance, pending final council approval, with additional access points planned for traffic management.

  • While some residents appreciate the design changes, concerns about the project’s scale and suitability for the site continue to persist among community members.

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