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Didi’s, Maverick openings delayed by utilities; Smith Avenue apartments move into construction
Summary
City staff reported Didi’s store remains on track for February opening pending final inspections and power; Maverick’s opening was pushed to June due to PG&E scheduling. Smith Avenue Apartments construction has begun; Sunrise Apartments and other projects face utility-scheduling delays.
Lemoore staff updated the council on several local development projects on Jan. 21, reporting staggered timelines caused largely by electrical service schedules from PG&E and Southern California Edison.
Ryan Greenlee (staff presenting on recreation and building matters) said Didi’s — a commercial tenant in a completed building — is on schedule for a February opening but cannot pass final inspections until the store installs shelving and obtains power. Greenlee told the council the building is “pretty much all done,” and that the state must also complete required inspections before opening.
Construction on Smith Avenue Apartments (on D Street) has moved from permitting into active building, Greenlee said; inspectors are conducting ongoing inspections as work progresses. He also said site plans for a commercial project at the northeast corner of Fox and D were approved and that work would start now that funding had arrived.
Greenlee and councilmembers discussed the Maverick project: staff reported Maverick’s schedule originally targeted a March opening but PG&E pushed the power hookup out to a possible June 2025 date. Staff said the store’s move-in and final inspections depend on PG&E’s schedule.
Council reports later noted delays affecting Sunrise Apartments and other housing projects tied to Edison/utility approvals. Councilmembers said some affordable- and transitional-housing projects are ready but awaiting final utility connections before units can be occupied.
Why it matters: multiple commercial and housing projects affecting jobs, retail access and housing availability are advancing but remain dependent on external utility scheduling. The council and staff said they will continue to track service-provider timelines and keep developers and the public informed.
