245 Fischer Ave., Suite B2, Costa Mesa, California 92626 W: ipaoc.com CA: 714-557-2448 TX: 713-805-9097 Palo Alto Commons, 4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto CA 94306 Project Description
Scope of Work:
New additions to an existing assisted living and memory care facility that had consisted of 121 units.
The addition would include 11 additional units. (7 studios and 4 1-bed rooms). 5 units will be assisted living units, and 6 units will be memory care units. Assisted living consists of residential care for the elderly that needs day to day assistance. Memory care consists of residential care for the elderly with memory disorders. The proposed total of units would be 132 units for the Palo Alto Commons and 176 including the Avant building. The Avant building is an independent senior living facility located on the same property.
Existing and Proposed Uses:
Existing use to remain. Facility will remain an assisted living and memory care facility.
Purpose of Proposed Changes:
To allow an increase in the unit count. Existing has 121 Units. Proposed will have 132 Units.
Design Intent:
Existing design to remain. Additions will reflect the existing design. Existing height and daylighting plane are being maintained. The building is being designed to minimize privacy impacts. A new color scheme is being proposed to refreshen the appearance of the building.
Materials, colors, and construction methods:
Existing materials (wood siding) to remain. Colors are proposed to be updated.
Front and sides:
Siding colors – Silver Springs, Heather, and Frozen Lake Railing Color – Precious Pearls
Trim Color – Renwick Brown
Rear
Siding colors – Gardening
Railing Color – Precious Pearls
Trim Color – Renwick Brown
245 Fischer Ave., Suite B2, Costa Mesa, California 92626 W: ipaoc.com CA: 714-557-2448 TX: 713-805-9097 Landscaping:
Existing landscape to remain. No trees are expected to be removed. In addition, 8 trees will be added to help block the views of the additions from the neighboring residents. 6 of those trees will be evergreens and 2 will be deciduous.
Lighting:
Existing lighting to remain, except for the lighting that will need to be replaced to make room for the enlarged trash enclosure. A new light will be attached to the new trash enclosure.
Transportation:
A TDM is being implemented to improve circulation and parking conditions.
Construction Schedule:
Estimated construction commencement: 6/1/20256
Demolition: 6/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Site Preparation: 10/1/2026 – 11/31/2026
Grading/Excavation: 11/31/2026 – 3/1/2027
Trenching/Foundation: 11/31/2026 – 3/1/2027
Building – Exterior: 11/1/2026 - 11/1/2027
Building – Interior/Architectural Coating: 5/1/2027 - 12/31/2027 Paving: 11/1/2027 - 12/1/2027
Estimated completion: 12/31/2027
185 South State Street
Suite 1300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
City of Palo Alto October 14, 2025
Attention: Director of Planning Updated Dec. 9, 2025 & Development Services
250 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
RE: Palo Alto Commons 4075 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, Ca 94306 Annual Reporting Requirement per Ord. 3775
To Whom it May Concern:
Please see the following information, as required by PC Ordinance 3775, dated 10.26.87, Section D. Annual Report:
1. Current occupancy: 94 Assisted Living, 41 Memory Care. Total 135 residents.
Per Emily Kallas Request: Update as follows:
As of December, The Avant has 50 residents occupancy with a total of 45 apartments (only two apartments vacancy).
Palo Alto Commons has a 132 residents occupancy with a total of 136 apartments (with 7 apartment vacancy).
2. Total number of employees: 176 Employees (161 full time, 16 part time)
3. Number of staff who use onsite parking spaces:
• Total 96 Parking spaces onsite
53 spaces within Palo Alto Commons
43 spaces within the Avant
21 ungated spaces available from Commons and Avant
13 Residents currently using parking
• Employees are able to use onsite parking for each shift:
approximately 69 employees at busiest AM shift.
4. Staff who use public transportation, carpool:
• 10 Carpool drivers
• 12 carpool passengers, dropped off
• 12 public transportation
• 1 bike
5. Copy of our license is attached.
Copy of PC ordinance 3775 below. This satisfies the annual reporting requirement for 2025. Please advise of anything additional is required.
Wellquest Living, LLC
Sincerely,
Charlene Kussner
Representative of Management Company, WellQuest Living.