Project No. 2025-0903 5500 Grossmont Center Dr Design Review
Summary
SCH Number
2025070561
Public Agency
City of La Mesa
Document Title
Project No. 2025-0903 5500 Grossmont Center Dr Design Review
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2025
Document Description
Project proponents and beneficiaries Federal Realty Investment Trust, propose to renovate and replace portions of the original impermeable facades and structures along the northern portion of the shopping center.
The project site is located within an existing regional shopping center. The shopping center consists of a surface parking lot, perimeter landscaping, and 925,000 square feet of commercial retail space. The existing northern storefronts are planned to be renovated, including improvements to the façade structure and updates to materials and paint. The removal and replacement of entry landmark structures will occur as well. Zoning is C-G-D (General Commercial/ Grossmont Specific Plan Overlay/ Urban Design Overlay) and the General Plan Land Use is Regional Serving Commercial. The design review was approved on July 8, 2025 by the City Council. Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 490-261-09-00 and 490-261-10-00.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Hill
Agency Name
City of La Mesa, Community Development Department
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
La Mesa
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Grossmont Center Drive and Center Drive
Zip
91942
Total Acres
64
Parcel #
490-261-09-00, 490-261-10-00
Other Location Info
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91942
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code Regulations Title 14, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project meets all the conditions necessary to qualify for a categorical exemption under Section 15301 for existing facilities. The project is for exterior alterations on an existing structure. None of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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