Developer Andrew Taylor aims to bring modern amenities and additional housing to Hesperia’s High Desert community
Apartment Complex Near C Avenue and Lime Street (Courtesy Google Earth)Hesperia, California (Our Hesperia) – A 70-unit apartment complex is being proposed on a 4.71-acre site just east of C Avenue and north of Lime Street in central Hesperia. The Taylor Apartment Complex, submitted by TPD LLC, would comprise 14 new buildings with a mix of eightplexes, duplexes, garages, and a community recreation building.
Project Overview
Andrew Taylor, owner of TPD LLC, submitted Site Plan Review 24-00007 to the City of Hesperia on May 6, 2025, seeking approval for the Taylor Apartment Complex on two parcels (APNs 0410-242-03 & -04) totaling 4.71 acres.
The project site is located immediately east of C Avenue, 180 feet north of Lime Street and 890 feet south of Muscatel Street, within Hesperia’s Medium Density Residential (MDR) zoning designation.
Under the proposal, the development would include 70 rental units spread across eight eightplex buildings, three duplex buildings, and a standalone recreational building.
Vehicular access would be provided by two new driveways connecting to the east side of C Avenue, with a total of 160 onsite parking spaces.
Landscaping and open spaces totaling nearly 48,120 square feet would be distributed across the frontage, between buildings, and adjacent to parking areas.
Design and Amenities
The complex’s design emphasizes community gathering, with shared outdoor amenities including a swimming pool and spa, a pickleball court, and a children’s tot lot.
Pet-friendly features include a dedicated dog park, drawing on the local popularity of Lime Street’s existing park facilities.
Residents would also have access to covered parking, private garage units, and a central recreation building for gatherings and fitness activities.
Buildings range from roughly 5,000 to 7,000 square feet each, with a total built-out floor area of nearly 93,000 square feet and a combined building footprint of about 54,800 square feet.
Architectural renderings reveal modern desert-adapted facades with earth-toned stucco, low-sloped roofs, and native drought-tolerant landscaping to preserve Hesperia’s High Desert character.
Public Review and Environmental Considerations
As lead agency, the City of Hesperia circulated an Initial Study/mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for a 30-day public review period from May 6 through June 4, 2025.
Key environmental topics addressed include traffic circulation on C Avenue, water demand in a desert climate, and the preservation of open space within a growing residential zone.
A minor exception was requested to reduce private usable open-space dimensions from the standard eight feet to six feet in certain areas, aiming to maximize unit count without compromising communal landscaping.
State and local agencies, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, were invited to comment during the review period.
City staff will present public comments and agency feedback to the Planning Commission before a final decision is rendered later this summer.
Community Impact
Hesperia, incorporated in 1988 and home to nearly 100,000 residents, has experienced rising housing demand as more families seek affordable options outside the Inland Empire core.
Local schools, including nearby Lime Street Elementary, are expected to welcome about 100 new students at full occupancy, prompting discussions about potential classroom expansions.
Traffic on C Avenue may increase modestly; city engineers estimate up to 600 additional daily vehicle trips, but improvements to driveway design and intersection controls aim to maintain safety and flow.
The addition of rental housing could ease rental shortages in the High Desert; current vacancy rates hover below 5 percent, driving rents upward in the past year.
Supporters note that new housing development can bolster local services through increased tax revenues, while opponents worry about strain on water resources and public infrastructure.
Local Reaction and Impact
Community voices in Hesperia emphasize property rights and economic growth, applauding the project’s potential to provide jobs in construction and property management.
Some neighbors, however, have raised concerns at recent civic meetings about noise during construction, the scale of the development relative to the Regency Apartments across the street, and the change in neighborhood character.
Veteran resident Maria Lopez commented, “We welcome new housing but hope the city insists on landscaping that blends with the High Desert and thorough traffic planning.”
Local business owner Sam Patel supports the project, noting, “More residents mean more customers for our shops on C Avenue—growth is good for Hesperia’s economy.”
City officials are balancing these views as they finalize conditions for approval, including potential requirements for additional water-conserving fixtures and traffic mitigation measures.
