Project Overview

This area is governed by the Scripps Miramar Ranch Community Plan (SMRCP), which was originally adopted in 1978. While the original community plan focused on senior housing and estate lots, today’s housing needs are geared towards entry-level attainable housing. Despite the evolved demographics, the SMRCP goals and policy objectives emphasizing the importance of community character, quality, and connectivity are just as relevant today as they were back then.

This new neighborhood proposes 398 townhomes ranging from 901 - 2,291 square feet with 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom options. For communities like Scripps Ranch, this housing type provides an attainable path for young families or first time homebuyers who want more than an apartment but can’t yet afford a single-family home. Just as importantly, it creates the opportunity for kids who grew up here to remain part of the community they love.

45 Rental apartments are also included for low-income families within unit 9.

The five planning areas are linked together through a collection of trails. The Ridgewalk runs from north to south and provides a unifying pedestrian connection from Scripps Lake Blvd. through the community. It’s punctuated by a series of outdoor experiences for the enjoyment of both existing and future residents. The Ridgewalk includes fitness nodes, game zones and play areas. Overlook decks provide social gathering opportunities that take advantage of the views of the surrounding open space.

Thoughtful PLanning and Design

Shea has a legacy of honesty and respect, and a reputation for crafting quality neighborhoods with lasting legacy. We pride ourselves on integrating into the existing community context and being a good neighbor.

The surrounding context and site constraints heavily influenced the design choices and community layout. The Project team has engaged Dudek, the premier wildfire planning practice in the country, to evaluate and guide the Project towards effective wildfire protection. We have also engaged with SDFD and will continue to share project planning documents for review and approval.

The Project involves a system of fire protection features such as vegetation management, defensible space, structural hardening including a noncombustible building envelope, ignition resistant building materials and code compliant access roads that work together to prevent damage from wildfires and protect residents.

Targeted thinning of the existing eucalyptus grove will occur to support defensible space and brush management. In addition, a six-foot fire wall will be installed to help limit the lateral spread of ground fires.