Berkeley Design Review Committee to Consider 74-Unit Shattuck Avenue Project

The Berkeley Design Review Committee is scheduled to meet on August 20, 2026, to review plans for a new eight-story apartment complex at 2955 Shattuck Avenue in South Berkeley. Developed by Evans Property Company with Studio KDA as the architect, the project proposes 74 apartments and 1,460 square feet of commercial retail space.

The 84-foot-tall structure will yield approximately 78,000 square feet, featuring 30 one-bedroom, 38 two-bedroom, and six three-bedroom units. It will also include a 24-car garage and 49 bicycle parking spaces. The developer is utilizing the state density bonus to increase residential capacity by 20% and add three floors beyond base zoning, with four units designated as affordable for very low-income households. The application also invokes Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 330 to streamline approvals and secure a CEQA review exemption.

Located near Ashby BART, the development requires the demolition of three small commercial structures and a surface parking lot. This review marks a significant step for a transit-oriented, mixed-use development leveraging state housing laws in Berkeley.