OtherTabled855 Brotherton Road, Escondido, CA

The Alexan and Bethel Baptist Church

Escondido

Description

A 258-unit apartment complex plus a rebuilt 600-seat Bethel Baptist Church sanctuary on 14.8 acres. The Commission's motion to recommend approval tied 2-2 and failed, sending the project to the council with no recommendation.

Impact summary

Adds significant housing near Felicita and Brotherton roads but drew strong opposition over traffic and neighborhood compatibility; the council will make the final call.

Applicant

Name: Trammell Crow Residential
Address: 855 Brotherton Road, Escondido, CASee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Tabled2–2

Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 11, 2026Tabled 2–2

Planning Commission Meeting — August 11, 2026

Related issues (1)

The Alexan and Bethel Baptist Church project at 855 Brotherton Road

A proposal to build 258 apartments (including 13 very-low-income units) and rebuild Bethel Baptist Church on 14.8 acres at Felicita and Brotherton roads divided the community. Opponents cite traffic, density and rural character; supporters cite housing needs and road improvements. The Commission tied 2-2, so the City Council will decide.

We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda, when it's voted on and when its status changes, at most once a day.

The weekly brief for Escondido

What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.

Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.