Placer County will host a meeting to discuss and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project. Photo courtesy of Placer County


AUBURN, CA (MPG) - Placer County’s Community Development Resource Agency will host a community meeting Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Del Oro High School in Loomis to share information and answer questions about the proposed Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn.

The affordable housing project proposes building 240 apartments on roughly 11 acres of vacant land on Penryn Road, close to the highway and nearby amenities. The property is zoned for multifamily housing of up to 30 units an acre.

The developer, USA Properties Fund, Inc., has applied for a design review and state density bonus, which allows for additional housing and design flexibility under state law. While state law does not require a new environmental review for this project, county staff reviewed it carefully to make sure it fits with past studies already completed for housing in the area.

“This meeting is being scheduled to provide the community with a clear picture of what’s being proposed and to explain the review process,” Planning Director Chris Pahule said. “County staff, developer representatives and our expert team of environmental consultants will be on hand to answer questions.”

At the meeting, county planning staff will give an overview of the project and provide answers to questions that have been raised by the public.

For more information, visit the project webpage or contact the Community Development Resource Agency Planning Division at [email protected].