DRC Regular Meeting - August 24, 2026 - City of San Gabriel

The City of San Gabriel Design Review Commission held its regular meeting on August 24, 2026. The commission conducted organizational matters including the selection of a new chair and vice chair. The meeting focused primarily on two agenda items related to local development projects. The first item involved a residential project at 508 Girona Avenue, which was continued to the next meeting on September 28, 2026, due to the applicant's scheduling conflict and ongoing neighborhood concerns about design compatibility and scale. Several residents expressed opposition to the proposed design, citing concerns about neighborhood character and property values. The commission emphasized the importance of balancing property owner rights with neighborhood harmony. The second item was an amendment to the master sign program for a commercial building at 150-168 West Valley Boulevard. The amendment proposed adding black and white colors to the approved signage palette, allowing exceptions for established brands, and limiting lettering height to 16 inches. The commission discussed enforcement challenges related to signage and banners and approved the amendment with a recommendation for code enforcement to ensure compliance. No new contracts or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.