Mike Sarahung’s building at 340 Central Ave is nearing completion. The project consists of a three-story building with eight apartments, eight parking spaces, about 4,200 sq. ft. of commercial space, and pedestrian promenade. The City of Fillmore will issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the second floor this week. There is still a tremendous amount of details that need to be completed, however, the life and safety issues are done and three residential tenants are prepared to begin living there now. A medical office is being located in the back of the building on the first floor. Some significant features of the building are the following: 3-story building and yet the building fits within the scale of downtown: Architecturally compatible to the historic look of downtown, the exterior is not completed at this time: Mixed-use of residential and commercial in one building: Internal courtyard and balconies for tenants to serve as a quite private outdoor space in a busy downtown: Private parking for the residential tenants: Pedestrian promenade that allows greater access to Central Ave. from the rear parking lot. The public parking lot is being expanded this year and landscaping will be added. The project is 30 units per acre, yet by the design of the building, the density is not apparent.

Shown above, the parking garage of the new retail/apartment building on mid-Central Avenue. The garage will accommodate eight vehicles.