Design Review Board - 8/13/26

The MyGlendale Design Review Board held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing primarily on two multifamily residential development projects under the state's density bonus law. The first project involves demolishing an existing church to construct a four-story, 42-unit building with 69 parking spaces, including five affordable units for very low-income households. The board discussed site planning, massing, landscaping buffers, window recessing, and parking concessions, ultimately approving the project with conditions to enhance landscaping, window design, and materials. The second project is a 12-unit Spanish colonial-style multifamily building with two affordable units, replacing two mature oak trees with eight new ones. The board reviewed site context, parking, setbacks, and architectural details, addressing public concerns about height, parking, and tree removal. After deliberation, the board approved the project with conditions related to tree mitigation, driveway design, color palette for base elements, and further study of the elevator tower design. Both projects reflect the city's efforts to increase housing density and affordability in compliance with state laws, balancing design quality with neighborhood concerns.