Planning Commission Regular Meeting - November 9, 2026 - City of San Gabriel

The City of San Gabriel Planning Commission held its regular meeting on November 9, 2026. The Commission approved the September 14 meeting minutes, with three votes in favor and two abstentions. At a public hearing on a requested parking variance for a proposed orthodontic office at 215–217 East Las Tunas Drive, commissioners discussed the site’s limited parking, impacts on neighboring businesses, and possible alternatives such as off-site parking agreements or parking lifts. The Commission voted 5–0 to deny the variance. Staff noted that the applicant could consider revised parking arrangements and potentially return with a different application; the denial was not a rejection of the business itself.

The Commission also reviewed a citywide zone text amendment intended to support San Gabriel’s participation in the Certified Local Government historic-preservation program. Commissioners raised questions about property-owner rights, designation procedures, commission membership, and the program’s requirements. By consensus, they deferred action and asked staff to verify and address the questions before the item returns. No procurement, contract awards, purchasing decisions, or spending actions were identified.