Project 2025-0603 (A-1 Self Storage)

Project 2025-0603 (A-1 Self Storage) involves the redevelopment of a 0.93-acre site at 8100 Center Street, La Mesa, California, by Caster Properties, Inc. The project will transform former construction offices and an equipment storage yard into a 110,944-square-foot, three-story self-storage facility with a basement. The scope of work includes the installation of new landscaping, irrigation, and stormwater treatment systems, as well as the development of on-site parking and loading areas. Additionally, the project encompasses right-of-way improvements such as new sidewalks, curb and gutter, on-street parking, and a pedestrian crossing, with provisions for the minor removal of contaminated soils if discovered during excavation. The project site is located at the northwest corner of Center and Commercial Streets within a central industrial area, zoned for Industrial Service and Manufacturing with a planned land use of Commercial Light Industrial. The City of La Mesa Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for the project via Resolution No. PC-2025-23 on December 3, 2025. A Notice of Exemption was filed on December 23, 2025, citing categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act for infill development and minor cleanup actions. The project is managed by the City of La Mesa, with Allyson Kinnard serving as the primary point of contact.