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DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY A newsletter from the San Gabriel Community Development Department
Winter 2021 Issue 6
COUNCIL AND COMMISSION UPDATES
City Council Update: On December 15, 2020,
City Council approved a
199,358 SF self-storage
and artist studio
development at 414-
420 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Planning Commission: On January 11, 2021, the Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new restaurant at 416 E. Las Tunas Drive, Units B & C.
Design Review Commission: On October 26, 2020, the
Commission approved the
architectural design for a mixed-
use project at 220 S. San
Gabriel Blvd.
Historic Preservation & Cultural Resources: On November 4, 2020, the Commission approved modification to the gift shop entrance at the Mission San Gabriel.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
Purchase and Sale Agreement for Affordable Housing development at 405 S. Del Mar
On December 15, 2020, City Council approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the site at 405 S. Del Mar. The City has partnered with Related Companies of California to plan and develop and affordable housing project at the site. During the due diligence period while site investigations are taking place, staff together with the developer are planning for Council and Community listening sessions for the project.
The Community Development Department is comprised of Economic Development, Planning, Building and Neighborhood Improvement Services. For more information on any information contained in this newsletter, please call 626-308-2806 or visit us online at: City Website: SanGabrielCity.com ED Website: SanGabrielED.com
Virtual Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cuttings Community Development is working with developers to plan virtual ground breakings and also offers virtual rib-bon cutting event planning and execution assistance. We hope to celebrate the new additions to our commu-nity while following the protocols in place to protect the community during the on-going pandemic.
To discuss this opportunity with a staff member, or to inquire about assistance with a virtual ground breaking ceremony or ribbon cutting event, please contact Economic Development Manager Domenica Megerdichian at [email protected].
DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE TIMELINES OF MANY
IN-PROGRESS DEVELOPMENTS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY A 3-MONTH DELAY
The San Gabriel Community Development Department is working diligently to ensure we are
minimizing impacts and expediting the safe completion of projects.
Stay Informed— Economic Development Team Newsletter
The Economic Development Team provides information, resources and updates on all things relat-ed to strengthening and supporting our business community. To stay informed and to receive a bi-weekly e-newsletter, please email [email protected] to subscribe. Updates include changes to COVID-19 protocols and impacts to business, information on grants and updates to re-sources, programs through the City and partner agencies, and more.
The Economic Development Team also facilitates no-fee virtual applicant review sessions, planning sessions, and business visits— contact us today to schedule time with our team.
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The Province- 400-420 W. Valley Blvd. 127 residential units
50,500 SF of retail space
Status: Shoring and excavation on-going. Building
permit issuance anticipated in Spring 2021.
Mission View Plaza- 704-712 W. Las Tunas Dr.
31 residential units, 4 live/work units
6,369 SF retail
Status: The buildings are receiving the final finishes
while public right-of-way construction is being completed.
Project completion expected Spring 2021.
Curio Hotel Project- 101 W. Valley Blvd.
225 hotel rooms, 87 residential units
32,823 SF retail
Status: Project exteriors are complete; working on completing interior work. Construction at the east end of the project is delayed in part due to utility under-grounding at the corner of Del Mar and Valley.
Rubio Village- 201-217 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
159 residential units
16,500 SF retail
Status: City staff is working with the project
architect on the architectural plans.
CURRENT MIXED USE PROJECTS
860 E. Valley Blvd.
49 residential units
9,258 SF retail space
Status: Under construction and expected to be
completed by end of 2021.
300 E. Valley Blvd. 68 residential units
15,000 SF of commercial space
Status: Demolition of all existing buildings completed in Winter 2020. Next phase of work is ready to begin by Spring 2021.
The One- 101 E. Valley Blvd. 81 residential units 15,000 SF of commercial space Status: Subterranean levels are near-completion. Project completion is expected in Winter 2021.
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CURRENT MIXED USE PROJECTS, CONTINUED
Elegance at San Gabriel- 824 S. Gladys Senior residential care
197 rooms with 212 beds
Status: Building plan review has been
completed. City is working with the developer to
begin construction as early as Spring 2021.
CURRENT RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
250 S. Arroyo Dr. 12 residential units
Status: Construction continues, with building
exteriors and interiors near completion.
310 E. Live Oak Ave. 10 residential units
Status: Project approved for new address
assignment– 328 E. Live Oak. Construction began in
Summer 2020.
500 E. Valley Blvd.
5,391 SF retail space
Status: Shell building near completion. One of
the tenant space plans have been submitted and are
under review.
CURRENT COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
San Gabriel Plaza- 220 S. San Gabriel Blvd. 153 residential units
34,835 SF of retail space
Status: Project was approved by City Council on February 18, 2020. The Design Review Commission approved the project design on October 26, 2020.
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PROJECTS PENDING DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
Pacific Square- 700-800 S. San Gabriel Blvd. 243 residential units
80,000 SF of retail space
Status: Project undergoing the entitlement phase.
The content regarding development projects is for informational purposes only and may not
encompass all elements of the approved project. For further detail on a development project, please
contact the Planning Division at 626-308-2806 or visit sangabrielcity.com/164/Planning-Division.
235 S. Arroyo Dr.
41 residential units
Status: Project is undergoing the entitlement
phase.
414-420 S. San Gabriel Blvd. Self-storage development
Approximately 200,000 SF
Status: Project continues undergoing the
entitlement phase.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
The data below is reflective of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) applications received and approved
by the Planning Division beginning September 19, 2020 through December 31, 2020:
Applications received: 29
Applications approved: 17
Del Mar Vantage– 1975 S. Del Mar Ave. 35 residential units
9,800 SF of retail space
Status: Project is undergoing the entitlement
phase. The draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is
being prepared.
The Walnut– 1616 Euclid Ave./ 1619 Walnut St. 38 residential units
2,400 SF of retail space
Status: Project continues to undergo the entitlement
phase.
Medical Office Building– 508 W. Las Tunas Dr. 98,000 SF medical office building
Status: Project is undergoing the entitlement phase.