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Commission approves 8,150 sq. ft. downtown commercial building with widened sidewalk and rear parking
Summary
The commission approved design review for an 8,150‑sq. ft. spec commercial building at 236 El Camino Real, including a widened sidewalk and 25 rear parking spaces. Staff noted conditions for surveillance camera coordination with police.
The Greenfield Planning Commission granted design review May 5 for an 8,150‑square‑foot commercial spec building with seven tenant spaces at 236 El Camino Real.
Staff described the project as consistent with downtown design standards and said the proposal would widen the sidewalk at the frontage and provide 25 rear parking spaces accessed from a 15‑foot alley. Staff warned that, if a wastewater moratorium becomes effective, building permits and subsequent approvals could be delayed during the moratorium period.
Architect Ed Reinhardt, representing the applicant team, said the design will use tan and dove base paint with brick veneer accents and green metal roof trim. Reinhardt said the wider sidewalk will improve pedestrian conditions near the bus stop: "We're really excited about taking this vacant lot and filling it up with a building," he said, and added that the project’s rear parking will include surveillance cameras.
Staff noted a condition that any camera system be reviewed in consultation with the police department to determine how, or whether, it can be integrated with PD systems.
After questions about alley access, paving responsibilities and signage, the commission moved and seconded adoption of Resolution 2026‑03 granting design review approval. The motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: applicant to address conditions of approval, coordinate required signage and camera integration with staff, and apply for building permits; construction timing may be subject to any city moratorium that takes effect.
