DRC Regular Meeting - September 28, 2026 - City of San Gabriel

The City of San Gabriel Design Review Commission’s regular meeting on September 28, 2026, included approval of the consent calendar minutes by motion, with all voting commissioners present voting yes and one commissioner absent. The commission then held a public hearing on design review case SPR24-084 for a proposed two-story single-family residence at 508 Jirona Avenue. The applicant described revisions including a smaller second-floor deck with a privacy screen, changes to windows, acoustic screening for air-conditioning units, and relocation of trash bins. The project was reported to meet applicable development standards and qualify for a CEQA exemption.

Public comments were divided: supporters emphasized the need for a larger, functional home and the presence of other two-story residences nearby; opponents raised concerns about neighborhood character, building scale, privacy, air-conditioning noise, landscaping, and tree replacement. Commissioners discussed whether the revisions and proposed screening adequately addressed those concerns, including possible planting changes and the existing tree. The transcript ends during commission discussion, before any motion or decision on the project is recorded. No procurement, contract award, or purchasing activity was identified.