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Planning Commission approves conversion of Gilbert Building upstairs into 28 apartments
Summary
The commission approved application 769‑25‑000103‑PLNG to convert vacant upstairs space in the Gilbert Building into 28 apartments (21 studios, 7 one‑bedrooms) and accepted a Senate Bill 1537 parking adjustment. Approval included conditions requiring final parking, lighting and stormwater plans for staff review.
The Seaside Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional‑use application Jan. 7 to convert the upstairs of the Gilbert Building into 28 residential units.
Planning Director Jeff Flory told the commission the project proposes 21 studio units and seven one‑bedroom units and included a Senate Bill 1537 request to adjust parking requirements for net new housing. Project representatives Mark Mead and Dane Lund described plans to add an elevator, reorganize the parking area, provide a secure six‑bike parking room, repair storm drainage and replace windows and roofing.
Commissioners asked about sprinklers (applicants said the apartment area will be sprinkled), historic‑resource status (staff said the building is not on the National Register) and the off‑site parking arrangement. Commissioners recommended careful siting of a dumpster and noted easement and pothole repairs the applicants intend to address.
The commission moved to approve application 769‑25‑000103‑PLNG with staff conditions that outstanding design plans for parking, outdoor lighting and storm drainage be submitted and approved by the planning director; the motion passed unanimously.
