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Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Alhambra Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Board reviewed and approved an application for a property renovation at 431 North Hidalgo Avenue. The project scope includes the partial demolition of a first-floor roof, exterior alterations to a second-floor unit, the construction of a new interior stair connection, modifications to first-floor patio windows and doors, and the addition of 638 square feet to the second floor. Approval was granted with specific conditions regarding the revision of colored elevations for graphical accuracy, the installation of a decorative grille element over a gable vent, and the addition of articulation to the new chimney stack to ensure compatibility with the existing architectural character.
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City Of Alhambra Design Review Board Regular Meeting Action Minutes
The board reviewed several design applications. Approval was granted for window replacements at 330 North Story Place, as well as for window replacements and a laundry room addition at 1503 South Marguerita Avenue, subject to specific conditions regarding porch column finishes. Exterior alterations at 3308 Danzig Place were also approved. Additionally, the board moved to continue a request for a porch demolition, reconstruction, and painting project at 126 South Cordova Street, requesting further design refinement by the applicant.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Alhambra City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting included a welcome ceremony for a delegation from Kirishima City, Japan, and the presentation of Certificates of Service to community members. A public hearing was held regarding zoning and general plan amendments. The council received and filed the Citywide Streetlighting Master Plan and approved a solar pilot project. Several items were enacted via the consent agenda, including updates to the 2026 Strategic Plan, a contract award for pedestrian improvements, an appropriation for a police motorcycle, and various contracts and bid notices for sewer and infrastructure projects. The council also ratified a grant acceptance for impaired driving enforcement, approved a contract amendment for the Alhambra Dog Park, and authorized a side letter agreement for the Firefighters' Association. Additionally, the council advanced an ordinance increasing relocation assistance for tenants, called for an election to ban data centers, and moved forward with an ordinance for a transient occupancy tax on short-term rentals to be submitted to voters.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Of Alhambra Design Review Board Regular Meeting
The Design Review Board reviewed and approved several residential improvement applications. Key project approvals included site improvements and wall/walkway work at 2912 West Ross Avenue, exterior alterations for a duplex at 1625 South Stoneman Avenue including specific color and detailing conditions, and partial demolition/reconstruction of an exterior wall along with driveway and gate work at 523 South Electric Avenue.
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