Temple City Self-Storage Facility

The City of El Monte is forecasting the development of a four-story self-storage facility with a basement, totaling approximately 133,884 square feet on a 2.45-acre site in El Monte, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility will include 1,032 storage units ranging from 25 to 250 square feet, a 1,185-square-foot first-floor office with kitchen and restrooms, three elevators, two staircases, and hallways for vertical circulation. The site will feature surface parking, loading areas, landscaping, and a six-foot wrought iron perimeter fence. Ingress and egress will be located along Temple City Boulevard on the eastern side of the property. Operational hours are set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended customer access until 10 p.m., and the facility is projected to employ two to three staff members upon completion. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025 and conclude by May 2027, spanning five distinct phases: demolition, grading, building construction, paving, and architectural coating. The project is classified under NAICS code 236220 and is part of a discretionary land use entitlement process requiring a Major Site Plan Review, Map Amendment, and Development Agreement. Due to its location spanning two jurisdictions, alignment with both planning frameworks is mandated to address zoning inconsistencies and ensure regulatory compliance. Environmental and safety regulations play a central role in project execution, requiring adherence to RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, California hazardous waste laws, DOSH, SCAQMD, and LACoFD standards. The developer must maintain onsite equipment for small spill containment and immediately notify LACoFD of any uncontained hazardous material releases. Solid waste management must comply with federal, state, and local statutes. Additional environmental assessments are required and documented in appendices covering air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, biological resources, cultural and paleontological resources, geotechnical conditions, noise levels, and vehicle miles traveled. Water and wastewater services are confirmed via will-serve letters from California American Water and the Los Angeles Sanitation District. The project is governed by California state law, with termination provisions permitting mutual written consent, abandonment of permits, issuance of certificates of occupancy, or discontinuation of operations. Either party may terminate without cause upon 30 days' written notice, and any breach carries a 15-day cure period. Indemnification obligations apply proportionally