508 Gerona Avenue — New Two-Story Single-Family Residence (SPR24-084 / Appeal 26-001)
Description
A proposal to tear down a 1,700-square-foot one-story 1938 home and build a 2,812-square-foot two-story house. The Design Review Commission approved it 4-0, but the council granted the neighbors' appeal 3-2 and will formally deny it November 17 unless a redesigned plan comes back.
Impact summary
If redesigned as directed, the house could return with fewer windows, a smaller or screened deck, and a privacy hedge — but neighbors remain wary of any two-story build on their block.
Applicant
- Name
- Jimmy and Elizabeth Coe (representative James Troyer; appellant Colleen Doan)
- Address
- 508 Gerona Avenue, San Gabriel, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 26
- Total mentions
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
San Gabriel City Council Meeting - Oct 20, 2026
A proposal to tear down a 1,700-square-foot one-story 1938 home and build a 2,812-square-foot two-story house. The Design Review Commission approved it 4-0, but the council granted the neighbors' appeal 3-2 and will formally deny it November 17 unless a redesigned plan comes back.
Design Review Commission - Jun 22, 2026
A new 2,800-square-foot two-story house keeping the existing detached two-car garage drew opposition from a dozen neighbors over privacy, shadow, and neighborhood character. The commission continued it to a date uncertain for redesign.
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