On September 6th, the Encinitas Planning Commission approved another multi-story housing project this week, joining a growing list of city-approved developments in recent months.

The Sunshine Gardens project, a 140-unit residential development, was unanimously approved in what was likely the least controversial project reviewed by the commission.

The project will be located at 155 Quail Gardens Drive and 628 and 630 Encinitas Boulevard in Old Encinitas. The location is close to a highway, mass transit, schools and shopping centers.

The project next will go before the Encinitas City Council for approval. If approved, the project begins construction, joining another development on Vulcan Avenue. Sunshine Gardens will feature 21 low-income units as part of its 140 total units and was designated as part of the city’s housing element adopted.

For more details refer to the Coast News which published an extensive article about this development on September 9th. This will definitely have an impact on traffic on Quail Gardens Drive.