Point Loma residents concerned over proposed 56-unit residential development [Video]

SAN DIEGO (KGTV)— Point Loma residents are raising concerns over a proposed 56-unit development that could be coming to the neighborhood.

The four-story mixed-use residential project would be built on the corner of Rosecrans and Talbot Street. According to the permit application for the project, the builder plans to include eight affordable housing units on-site and, in doing so, hopes to take advantage of the city’s ‘Complete Communities Housing Solutions’ program. The program incentivizes companies to build affordable housing near public transit.

“What it boils down to is the community is concerned about the impact,” said Mark Cervantes, who lives nearby. “Not only from an aesthetic perspective but even, you know, more importantly, a perspective of safety around traffic around the elementary school behind here.”

The property sits next to Cabrillo Elementary School and on a street lined with small local shops and restaurants. A car rental business is currently …