8550 Warner Avenue Project (Parkside FV)

The 8550 Warner Avenue Project, also known as Parkside FV, is a development project in Fountain Valley, California, led by the City of Fountain Valley Community Development Department. The project involves the demolition of existing retail and restaurant structures on a 2.11-acre site to construct a three-story, 72-unit apartment complex and a one-story amenity building. The total construction area is 76,876 square feet, configured in a U-shape. The residential portion consists of 68,507 square feet featuring nine studio units, 37 one-bedroom units, and 26 two-bedroom units, with ten units reserved for very-low income households. The amenity building includes a leasing office, a clubhouse, and a patio area with a trellis. The site will provide 107 parking spaces, including five ADA-accessible spots. The project is subject to several environmental and regulatory requirements, including a Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act. Key technical specifications include a maximum roof apex height of 39 feet and specific zoning concessions for rear setbacks, balcony sizes, and unit density. Compliance measures include a Water Quality Management Plan for stormwater, a Construction Health Risk Assessment, and a Geotechnical Engineering Investigation. Special requirements mandate the retention of a qualified archaeologist for the duration of construction to handle inadvertent discoveries and adherence to State Water Resources Control Board permits for stormwater discharges. The project has been vetted for transportation impacts, noise levels, and school district capacity, with the Fountain Valley School District confirming that generated students can be accommodated.