| City planners impressed by mixed-use proposal
A proposed mixed-use development at the corner of South McClelland Street and Inger Drive is on track to become a model project, reflecting what the Santa Maria officials have sought, according to planning commission members.
The commissioners seemed pleased by a proposal by Santa Barbara-based Hochhauser Blatter Architecture and Planning to construct the project on a 2.9-acre vacant lot.
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Waverly council approves Wartburg rezoning request
WAVERLY --- Wartburg College's controversial rezoning request received the blessing of most City Council members Monday. Assurances from administrators and city officials, however, failed to quiet some neighboring residents' concerns.Council members voted 5-1 to rezone property along 12th Street Northwest east of 20th Street Northwest. The 70 acres, owned by Wartburg, will change from agricultural to multifamily residential. The move aligns zoning designations throughout Wartburg's properties and makes way for future development.Prior to the vote, several people who own adjacent property said without project details on the table, rezoning seemed premature. The long list of allowed uses in a multifamily residential district leaves too much to the imagination, they alleged."We've all read it and we're scared to death of what it could be," resident Dave Reznicek said.
Planners to consider Garden Grove hotel-condo project
"It's an opportunity to own a piece of the Marriott and owners can use it like a time share, while enjoying all the amenities of a hotel." The city staff is recommending approval because of the financial gain that could come from the expected $93 million in sales, said Lee Marino, senior planner. Each unit could go for up to $275,000, depending on the real estate market, he said. The project would have to go before the City Council if it is approved by the Planning Commission. The hotel, blocks away from Disneyland, is part of a city-designated resort area on Harbor Boulevard where city officials envision high-end hotels, shops and, eventually, two theme parks. Hyatt said the hotel-condo project timeline would depend largely on the fluctuating real estate market.
NorthePointe opens
ROSCOE - The public will get their first glimpse of the first phase of the NorthPointe health campus in Roscoe Saturday during a grand opening ceremony for NorthPointe Terrace. The grand opening will be held 1 - 4 p.m. at the new 24-unit assisted living center near the intersection of Willowbrook and Rockton roads. A ribbon cutting ceremony is at 1:30 p.m.The event will feature tours, refreshments, live music, prizes and a peek at what's to come at the new health campus in Roscoe being built by Beloit Memorial Hospital.All apartments at NorthPointe Terrace feature a kitchen with appliances, full bathroom, quiet bedroom, spacious living room, plus many social areas. Residents pay a monthly fee depending on the level of care requested. Residents can do their own cooking or enjoy chef-prepared meals.
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