2013 Real Estate Update

SAN GABRIEL:
2013 Real Estate Update
Steven A. Preston, City Manager
City of San Gabriel
November, 2013
HING WA LEE JEWELRY STORE
1635 S. Del Mar Ave.
Description: This 11,000 sq. ft. building will be the flagship store. Hing Wa Lee Jewelers is celebrating 20 years
in San Gabriel and is consistently one of the City’s top sales tax producers.
Developer:
David Lee
Architect:
Simon Lee
Application Status: Store had its Grand Opening on October 25th ! Mark Gallatin is the
case manager
CROWNE PLAZA
221-309 E. Valley Blvd.
Description:
The Crowne Plaza project is a 316 room hotel with banquet facilities, and
restaurants, including Smitty’s Grill.
Developer:
Pacific Lion LLC, David Kuo
Architect:
Kollin Altomare Architects
Application Status: The project was approved by the Planning Commission and the Design Review
Commission in July, 2013. Construction will begin in 2014, with the hotel opening in
summer 2015.
LIVE-WORK UNITS
416 E. Las Tunas Dr.
Description: The Las Tunas Regency project will be a mixed use project of 18 live-work units, 15
residential, a 6,200 square foot restaurant, and a 3,100 square feet of retail.
Developer: Dr Richard Sun, Las Tunas Regency. LLC
Architect:
McKently Malak Architects
Application Status: The project was approved in July, 2013. The applicant anticipates a plan check
submittal by the end of Fall 2013. Larissa De La Cruz is the case manager.
SITE C
201-217 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Description: The proposed project is for an extensive renovation to the old bowling alley
site. The renovation includes a subdivision of space into 20 commercial units, a
façade change, and new landscaping.
Developer: Sunny Chen
Architect:
Eric Chen, Creative Design Associates
Application Status: An application was submitted in December 2012. The application is on
hold at this time. Larissa De La Cruz and Fang-zhou Zhou are the case
managers.
SKYCOURTS (MIXED-USE)
402-404 S. San Gabriel Blvd.
Description: The city’s first project with affordable units (2), this mixed use project will
have a combination of affordable and market-rate condos among its 31
units and 9,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Developer: CETT Investment
Architect:
TAG Design Works
Application Status: Under construction. Mark Gallatin is the case manager. Completion is
anticipated in Spring 2014
The Landmark Project
101 – 111 W. Valley
Description: Commercial complex consisting of ground floor retail, 3 levels of subterranean
parking, and two 6-story hotels above the podium.
Developer: Sunny Chen
Architect:
Eric Chen, Creative Design Associates
Application Status: Application submitted on November 21, 2012. Applicant is revising plans.
Entitlements are anticipated to be completed by January, 2014. Larissa De La
Cruz and Mark Gallatin are the case managers.
Public Works Facility
917 E. Grand Ave.
Description: New City Public Works Facility
Developer: City of San Gabriel
Architect:
Gillis and Panichapan Architects
Application Status: First round plan check is complete. Project architect making changes. Project will
go out to bid for construction in early Fall 2013. Larissa De La Cruz is the case
manager.
SG Police Facility
625 S. Del Mar Ave.
Description: New Police Facility
Developer:
City of San Gabriel
Architect:
WMM Associates
Application Status: Project is in building plan check. Mark Gallatin is the case manager.
1320 E. Las Tunas Drive
Description:
This is a new two-story office building of 8,669 square feet with surface
parking at the rear.
Developer:
Sherri Chen Lin
Architect:
Richard Chiou
Application Status: Approved by the DRC in 2011. Project now in building plan check.
Mark Gallatin is the case manager.
825 E. Broadway
Description:
This is a new three-story mixed-use development with 15 residential units and 3,096 square feet
of commercial space with parking on the ground floor behind the commercial space.
Developer:
Gerard Yang
Architect:
Howard Chen
Application Status: Pre-Application plans submitted in July, 2013. Staff awaits formal application. Fang-zhou
Zhou is the case manager.
400 W. Valley Blvd.
Description:
New four-story mixed-use development with 29 residential units and 17,220 square feet of
commercial space with subterranean parking.
Developer:
Shawn Yeh, KKYS Investments
Architect:
Frank Yeh
Application Status:
Project re-submitted in August, 2013 under new architect. Awaiting revised plans. Fangzhou Zhou is the case manager.
101 E. Valley Blvd.
Description:
New four-story mixed-use development with 56 residential units and 26,005 square feet of
commercial space with subterranean parking.
Developer:
Stephen Chan
Architect:
Vincent Tsoi, SLS Design
Application Status:
Project is in the preliminary design stage and has been reviewed at initial consultation
meetings. Fang-zhou Zhou is the case manager.
704-712 W. Las Tunas Dr.
Description: Renovation of existing commercial shopping center and new mixed-use development with 37
residential units and 17,768 square feet of commercial space with subterranean parking.
Developer: LSG Las Tunas LP
Architect: Lim Chang Rohling & Asssociates
Application Status: An application was submitted on September 17, 2013 and is under review by the Planning
Division. Larissa De La Cruz is the case manager.
Arroyo Village- 235 Arroyo Dr.
Description: Arroyo Village is a 46‐unit condominium complex on an acre-plus site west of the Alhambra Wash. The
project would include construction of a vehicular and pedestrian bridge over the wash to connect the site
to Arroyo Drive. The units proposed are 1-, 2– and 3-bedrooms, ranging in size from 881 to 1,364 square
feet.
Developer: Frank Lac
Architect: Design Inspiration Group
Application Status: The developer hosted a community meeting in September. Plans are being revised based on
feedback from the meeting. Application submittal expected after the first of the year. Mark
Gallatin is the case manager.
OLSON COMPANY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY - 835 El Monte St.
Description: The Olson Company is proposing to develop an 88‐unit residential community and 77,000 square
foot industrial building on a 9.18‐acre site currently owned and operated by Huy Fong Foods, Inc.
This site is located in the central area of the City of San Gabriel with 2.42 acres of the site located in
the very northern area of the City of Rosemead.
Developer: The Olson Company
Architect: TBD
Application Status: Application submittal expected November 2013. Mark Gallatin is the case manager.
Alhambra Wash Bridge Replacement
Del Mar Avenue south of Valley Boulevard
Description: Replacement of 78-year-old bridge
Developer:
City of San Gabriel
Engineer:
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Status: Final design and environmental review underway. Algis Marciuska is the Project Manager.
Bus Shelter Installation
Citywide
Description: Project will allow for the installation of 25 new bus shelters citywide. The innovative
design will add a spark to our city streets.
Developer:
City of San Gabriel
Designer:
Katherine Spitz & Associates
Status: Final design underway. Installation expected in 2014. Angela Cheng is the Project
Manager.
Las Tunas Drive Pavement Rehabilitation
San Gabriel Boulevard to Muscatel Avenue
Description: Project will reconstruct 0.8 miles of the city’s widest and most heavily traveled
arterial. In addition to new pavement, the project will rebuild curb ramps to provide
disabled access, reduce crossing distances for pedestrians and to infiltrate
stormwater.
Developer:
City of San Gabriel
Designer:
RKA Engineers
Status: Final design underway. Construction will begin early 2014 and will be completed in about
one year.
I-10 Gateway Monument Sign
westbound off-ramp northbound San Gabriel Boulevard off the I-10
Description: The new Gateway Monument Sign off the freeway right-of-way welcomes the
motoring public, establishes a sense of place and provides a fresh first impression of
San Gabriel. Solar panels provide energy for illumination.
Designer:
Hunt Design, Inc.
Sign Fabrication and Installation: Bravo Sign & Design, Inc.
Status:
Sign installation is complete!
Community Development/Economic Development
Jennifer Davis
626.308-2806
[email protected]
City Manager’s Office:
Steven A. Preston, FAICP
City Manager
626.308-2805
[email protected]
www.sangabrielcity.com