215-217 East Las Tunas Drive Orthodontic Office
Description
A variance (VAR26-002) asking for relief from parking requirements for a new orthodontic office in the C-1 commercial zone. Staff's recommended action was to deny it.
Impact summary
The decision determines whether a new medical office can open on the Las Tunas commercial corridor despite falling short of standard parking requirements.
Applicant
- Name
- Aileen Ngan
- Address
- 215-217 East Las Tunas Drive, San Gabriel, California
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · Planning Commission
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Parking variance for new orthodontic office at 215-217 East Las Tunas Drive
A vacant commercial building on Las Tunas Drive has sat empty for seven years, and a new dentist wanted to fill it — but the small lot can't meet modern parking code for a medical use. Neighboring businesses fear parking spillover; commissioners say the applicant may return with an off-site parking lease or parking lifts.
Las Tunas Drive corridor business vacancy
Commissioners and the property owner both noted the corridor's struggles: the building has been empty seven years, and several commissioners said nearly every project on that strip faces the same legacy parking problem. There's appetite to attract good businesses while protecting existing neighbors.
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