Well this building is item #26 on the (City Council) agenda today; the owners of the building are working with Lake|Flato to create a look like the Full Goods building. I couldn't get a hold of the rendering but it did keep the corner entrance, or at least redid it to look like it. They mentioned mixed-use with high residential use where the warehouse is/was. If the council votes for denial, it would allow the owners to move forward as finding it historical would not allow them to redevelop within budget. This project would be huge for the redevelopment of the San Pedro Corridor.
Also on the agenda were more funds for Steel House Lofts. Funds up to $700K were given and SAWS fees were waived and hopefully that was enough to close the gap for the owner so that he can proceed with finish-out. The 69 units will be market rate/$1.34/sq. ft. and will contain retail space for a market/deli. Permits were pulled for the entire project this week; pool, cabana, mail room, car ports, and the apartments and additions. Hopefully we get some action over there finally.
PERMITS Also, Cevallos Lofts were "reprogrammed" with alot of money. It would be nice to get NRP moving on this project before Hemisview is done.
Edit/Update: Councilman Cisneros motioned to deny finding of historical significance. She showed tremendous support for the owners of the building and told them to move swiftly in bringing the building back to life. The council supported her unanimously.