At the most recent Signal Hill Planning Commission meeting the proposed site design plan for the new Mother’s Market was approved. To learn more about the project and the Planning Commission’s decision continuing reading the article below published by the Signal Tribune.
SH Planning Commission approves Mother’s Market site design
Anita W. Harris – Staff Writer 8/19/17
[…]
Mother’s Market
The commission approved proposed site design changes to the Mother’s Market and Kitchen location at 2475 Cherry Ave., formerly occupied by Fresh & Easy.
Senior Planner Colleen Doan presented the commission with detailed plans of the site’s design, including moving existing parking spaces to accommodate a new 1,011-square-foot outdoor eating area, abandoning two oil wells on the site and changing the signage.
Aesthetic changes to the building include a new roof design, brick accenting, additional external wall art (and retaining existing ceramic wall art) and mountain scenery in the windows.
Doan contextualized the site in terms of the City’s vision for a central business district.
“The subject site is part of a larger vision established by the City’s General Plan since 2001,” she said. “The General Plan vision is for Heritage Square, a unique downtown mixed-use central business district.”
The central business district was envisioned at that time to include specialty retail, public open space and residential development.
In 2010, a Fresh & Easy market was constructed on the site, becoming an anchor tenant for the development, until its corporate office closed the store in 2016.
In 2017, Doan said, the City refined the Heritage Square vision in conjunction with Signal Hill Petroleum (SHP), which owns part of the site, and the city council approved their updated plan.
“The refined vision continued to incorporate specialty retail, view restaurants, open space and a high-density residential component, and very earth-toned materials, such as stone, wood, metal and glass,” Doan said. “The design modifications for this existing building have taken into account the refined design theme.”
In addition to site design, Doan also shared a request with the commission that the conditional-use permit (CUP) for Mother’s Market include the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. The CUP for Fresh & Easy had only allowed the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.
The council adopted a resolution recommending that the city council approve this request. The council will evaluate the CUP at its Sept. 12 meeting, Doan said.
Representatives of Mother’s Market were on hand to express to the commission their keen interest in opening a Mother’s Market in the area. Several Signal Hill residents in the audience also publically voiced their support of the store, lauding the quality of its produce and prepared foods.
Debra Russell, vice president of community relations for SHP, said that the property had been left vacant since Fresh & Easy closed in 2016.
“Although we’ve had interest from other prospects, we have held out, without rent, to make sure that we bring the best use to our community, which we feel is Mother’s Market and Kitchen,” Russell said. “Bringing in a quality grocery store has been a top priority for our residents and visitors and businesses.”
To read the entire article click here
(Front row from left to right): Signal Hill Police Captain Christopher Nunley, Mayor Ed Wilson, Starbucks District Manager Fauzia Adams, Councilwoman Lori Woods, Signal Hill Petroleum Executive Vice President & CEO David Slater and Signal Hill Petroleum Real Estate Manager Ashley Schaffer
November 14, 2014 – Signal Hill, CA –The Signal Hill Gateway Center, operated by Signal Hill Petroleum, celebrated the grand opening of a drive-thru Starbucks Reserves store, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception on Wednesday, November 12th, 2014.
Starbucks, located at the corner of E. Spring St. and California Ave., is the most recent business to open at the 24-acre retail shopping center. Attendees included Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson, Councilmembers Tina Hansen and Lori Woods, Signal Hill Police Chief Michael Langston, Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce President Terry Rogers, Planning Commissioners Jane Fallon, Shannon Murphy, Rose Richard and Devon Austin, as well as Randy Wilson, owner of the general contractor company, Norm Wilson and Sons.
“We are so pleased to have the newest Starbucks in the city and look forward to a long, lasting relationship,” said Mayor Wilson at the reception.
This is the first Starbucks in the City of Signal Hill to boast the brand’s new Reserve experience, with an interactive roastery and tasting bar as well as exclusive blends and premium brewing equipment.
“We’re excited to welcome Starbucks to the Gateway Center,” said David Slater, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Signal Hill Petroleum. “The enthusiasm and support from the community has been overwhelming and we look forward to enjoying an excellent cup of coffee with our neighbors and friends at this great new location.”
The new 1,700 square foot store, located at 999 E. Spring St., is now open daily from 4:30 am – midnight and features an outdoor patio area.
The Signal Hill Gateway Shopping Center will also be celebrating the opening of a new Sprint store on Saturday November 15th, as well as a Chipotle Mexican Grill in early December 2014.
About Signal Hill Petroleum
Signal Hill Petroleum is a privately owned California-based energy specializing in sustainable real estate redevelopment within Long Beach and Signal Hill. Through its decades of operating experience, SHP has developed a unique expertise not only in urban oil and gas production operations, but also in in the renewal of oil-impacted land acquisitions. The Signal Hill Gateway Center is home to several operating oil wells and anchored by a Home Depot, Petco, and Ross Dress For Less.
Click here for PDF version
Signal Hill Petroleum was featured in two recent editions of the Signal Tribune. Both articles highlighted presentations made by the Mayor of Signal Hill, Ed Wilson to SHP for their sponsorship of the 2014 Concerts in the Park series and their 30 year anniversary.
The following is an excerpt from the Signal Tribune.
September 19, 2014
Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune
Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (left) recognizes Dave Slater, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Signal Hill Petroleum, and Stefanie Gillett, communications specialist for Signal Hill Petroleum for being a sponsor headliner sponsor of the City’s 2014 Concert in the Park series during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Presentations: Mayor Ed Wilson recognized sponsors of the City’s 2014 Concerts in the Park series. Headliner sponsors included Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, Signal Hill Petroleum, Graner Oil Company and Mason Environmental. “Rockstar” sponsors included Aleshire and Wynder LLP, EDCO, the Signal Tribunenewspaper and the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce. Terry Rogers of Coldwell Banker was recognized as the lead senior sponsor. A presentation to give In-N-Out Restaurant a sustainability award was tabled until another meeting.
September 5, 2014
Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune
Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (left) presents a proclamation to representatives of Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) in recognition of the company’s 30th anniversary. Pictured from left are SHP Land Manager Sarah Bobbe, SHP Director of Community Relations and Business Development Debra Russell and SHP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Slater
Presentations and introductions Mayor Wilson presented a proclamation to representatives of Signal Hill Petroleum in recognition of the company’s 30th anniversary.
Signal Hill Petroleum Honored by City Planning Commission With Beautification Award
Stefanie Gillett, SHP Communications Specialist, Keith Kerr, SHP Senior Operations Supervisor and Tom Benson, Signal Hill Planning Commission Chair
June 16, 2014 – Signal Hill, CA –The Signal Hill Planning Commission presented its 1st Quarter Beautification Award to Signal Hill Petroleum at the June 10th Planning Commission meeting in recognition of the company’s sustainable approach to improving its well sites. Signal Hill Petroleum received the award for the landscape improvements at their well located at Willow Street and Walnut Avenue.
The Willow/Walnut well site was one of 150 properties beautified by Signal Hill Petroleum. The project consisted of the installation of a low-use water drip irrigation system, new fencing, a new electric gate and landscaping the area by trimming existing trees and planting more than 500 colorful plants and shrubs
“We are honored to receive this award and are committed to continuing to modify our look to keep pace with the continued growth of our community,” said Sean McDaniel, Vice President of Production and Operations at Signal Hill Petroleum. “We still have work to do and are committed to continue improving each of our well sites to compliment the beautiful city of Signal Hill. “
Over the past 3 years Signal Hill Petroleum has undertaken an extensive program to improve its individual well sites through various cosmetic upgrades including building new fences, landscaping, and painting. Going well beyond local & state regulations regarding property improvements, the company has completed over 150 site renovations.
The Planning Commission grants quarterly Beautification Awards to property owners who have recently invested time and effort into improving their property.
About Signal Hill Petroleum
Founded in 1984, Signal Hill Petroleum is a privately owned California-based energy company based in Signal Hill, California. A local producer of over one million barrels of crude oil annually, Signal Hill Petroleum owns and operates the majority of wells in the Long Beach oilfield. Through its decades of operating experience, Signal Hill Petroleum has developed a unique expertise in urban oil and gas production operations, and is committed to educating communities and public leaders on crude oil and natural gas for a sustainable future.
Click Here for PDF Version
Download Whitepaper
