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• Norwalk’s Only Community Newspaper • Vol. 3 No. 8 • April 17, 2009
Dome Lifted Atop New Building in the Cerritos Towne Center UP OVER
Visitors to the Cerritos Towne Center have watched the new Transpacific Development Company [TDC] office building slowly take shape. On April 15 at approximately 9:15 p.m. the building’s 16,000-pound dome was lifted 160 ft. above the buildings entrance where it came to rest on the roof. The dome is composed of 12 aluminum bands that create the transparent surface of the dome, which is crowned by a 16ft. tall stainless steel mesh sculpture called the “Undulating Spire.” Once completed, computer-controlled LED lights will create the illusion of the dome floating above the building at night. The spire will be internally illumi-
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nated to allow light to radiate from the open dome and mesh. When completed it is anticipated the project will provide an estimated 350 new jobs in the city and provide an estimated $77 million of additional revenue to the City/Redevelopment Agency over the lifetime of the lease. TDC is one of the most prominent independent commercial real estate companies in the United States, having developed seven office buildings in the Cerritos Towne Center and the 203-room Sheraton Cerritos Hotel.
No Resolution on RV Parking
Cerritos Park East Picnic Shelter Opens
Cerritos Council sends issue back to Planning Commission for further study. By Jerry Bernstein
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ngry residents filled the Cerritos City Council Chambers Apr. 2 protesting regulations governing driveways, walkways, and parking regulations on property zoned single-family residential. Management Analyst Ryan Carey said the proposed amendment to the city code was an effort to update and clarify existing provisions in the code. He said the revisions require the physical separation of the main pedestrian walkway from the driveway to the front door of the house with a landscape planter that would
also reduce the aesthetic impact associated with large spans of concrete in the front yard/driveway area thus reducing the use of walkway for vehicle parking. The proposal also would require major repair of vehicles be done in enclosed garage areas. It also spells out regulations related to the minimum interior space within a garage that must be reserved for parking of two vehicles. In the case of a three car garage with the third space not used for parking a vehicle, it must remain free and clear of any permanent structures
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Artesia Forms Business Association Breakfast meeting scheduled May 13. By Jerry Bernstein
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Gail Grossman [l-r] Mayor Bruce Barrows and City Council Members Carol Chen, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Cho, Jim Edwards, Laura Lee and Commissioner Mark Anthony Ruiz participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new picnic shelter at Cerritos Park East. The enclosed 40-ft x 64-ft shelter will accommodate more than 100 people, features a new sink, drinking fountain, BBQ, hot coal container, a food prep table, and pre-cast concrete picnic tables and benches. Cerritos residents can reserve the shelter up to three months in advance. For additional information, call Cerritos Park East, (562) 407-2611.
A Business Association in Artesia has been formed and will hold an initial breakfast meeting May 13. In a report to the City Council, City Manager Maria Dadian said the breakfast location would be announced soon. She said a mailer would be sent to approximately 871 businesses to include City vendors and franchise holders. Dadian said the agenda will include information on the State of the City, best business practices, perspective from the Sheriff’s Department
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