A Utah-based developer wants to build 910 apartments and townhomes as part of a mixed-use project on 67 acres now occupied by a Moon Valley plant and tree nursery along Oceanside Boulevard, an area the city has designated a “smart growth” corridor. The site is beside Oceanside’s sprawling El Corazon Park, where the new Frontwave Arena opens in September, and close to other new or proposed high-density residential developments along the Sprinter rail line. Lehi Property Development of Salt Lake City and its local representative, Dan Niebaum of the Lightfoot Planning Group in Carlsbad, filed a preliminary application for a meeting Wednesday with Oceanside planning officials.

A. Mixed-Use Development Brings Jobs and Amenities
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The project, a mixed-use development, will include a grocery store, a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The project is expected to generate 100 new jobs. The project is expected to be completed in 2024.

The city is considering a large-scale development project on a parcel of land. The project is still in the early stages of planning and development. The project is expected to be a significant development, with potential for high-density housing, commercial spaces, and public amenities.

“It sounds like there has been unauthorized take of habitat since this preserve was established many years ago,” said Diane Nygaard of the local nonprofit Preserve Calavera, who often comments on projects as part of the community development process. “The issue of endowing and managing this (protected habitat) will need to be addressed,” she added. Brent Tanner, the husband of the manager leading the project, said that about a third of the property in the planning area will be left open because of environmental concerns. “We are not touching those or doing anything with (those areas),” he said. “We just have to plan around it.”

The building would be designed to be energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. The project would include a community center, a playground, and a dog park. These amenities would be located in a central courtyard, providing a sense of community and fostering social interaction. The project would also feature a rooftop garden, offering residents a space for relaxation and connection with nature. The project’s design aims to create a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents.

Army Corps of Engineers’ project to build a levee system along the San Diego River. The developer, who has not been named, said the access bridge would be a “game-changer” for the project, allowing for easier access to the site for trucks and other vehicles. This would be particularly beneficial for the new plant nursery, which is expected to be a major employer in the North County.

Also nearby, a mix of 98 loft, one- and two-bedroom apartments is proposed for the Sprinter’s 2.14-acre Rancho Del Oro station at Rancho Del Oro Road. The NCTD board approved an 18-month exclusive negotiating agreement for the property earlier this year. NCTD’s Sprinter train has 15 stations on a 22-mile route between Oceanside and Escondido. The transit district encourages residential development at or near the stations as a way to boost revenue, increase ridership and help cities meet state mandates for affordable housing.