A large mixed-use development has been proposed at 305 E. Colorado Street in Glendale, one block east of Brand Boulevard. The project would replace a surface parking lot associated with United Community Church with a six-story residential and commercial building.
According to an application submitted to the Glendale Planning Department, the proposed building would rise approximately 73 feet and contain 314 residential units. The filing describes the development as mixed-use, although the size and type of its commercial space have not yet been publicly detailed.
Parking Lot Could Give Way to Housing
The development site is currently occupied primarily by surface parking next to United Community Church. Property records cited in the initial project report indicate that the church remains the owner of the land.
The proposal would bring higher-density housing to a central Glendale location near Brand Boulevard, placing future residents within walking distance of restaurants, stores, offices, public services and cultural destinations.
Explore the Site in Google Street View
Density Bonus and Alley Vacation Requested
The application will require several approvals from the City of Glendale, including density bonus waivers and the vacation of an adjoining alley.
A qualifying density bonus project may receive relief from certain local development standards in exchange for providing income-restricted affordable housing. The publicly available project summary has not yet identified the number of affordable units or the specific standards the applicant is seeking to modify.
The proposed alley vacation would also require city review before the public right-of-way could be incorporated into or otherwise altered as part of the development site.
Near Glendale Central Park
The property is a short distance east of Glendale Central Park and near the Armenian American Museum. The combination of 314 apartments, a commercial component and proximity to downtown amenities could bring substantially more activity to this section of Colorado Street.
What Happens Next?
The development remains in the preliminary planning and entitlement process. Its design, unit count, commercial component, parking plan and affordable housing details could change as city staff review the application and the project advances through the approval process.
No construction schedule has been announced. Additional architectural drawings and technical documents may become available as the city completes its initial review.
Visit the Development & Architecture page for additional housing proposals, redevelopment projects and notable buildings throughout the San Fernando Valley and nearby communities.
Post a Comment