Glendale Design Review Board Considers 42-Unit Apartment Project on Montrose Avenue

A proposal for a new 42-unit apartment building at 2817 Montrose Avenue in Glendale is currently under review by the city's Design Review Board. The project, spearheaded by property owner Eddy Allahverdian, involves the demolition of an existing 1950s church building to make way for a modern four-story residential structure.

Designed by GA Engineering, the development incorporates density bonus incentives, allowing for a larger building than standard zoning might permit. In exchange for these incentives, five of the one- and two-bedroom apartments will be designated as affordable housing for very low-income tenants. The plans detail a contemporary stucco-clad building featuring a courtyard, a rear yard, and amenity decks on the third and fourth floors.

A staff report associated with the project recommends its approval, citing compliance with state law requirements. This redevelopment signifies a trend of converting older structures into much-needed housing stock, particularly with the inclusion of affordable units, aligning with California's housing goals. For developers and lenders, this project illustrates the practical application of density bonus provisions to increase housing supply in urban areas.