A final environmental impact report on a planned five-story, mixed-use development in Monrovia at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. is available ahead of public meetings on the project.
The proposed development would convert a 1.61-acre area into a complex with 204 housing units, including 20 affordable residences, approximately 2,370 square feet of commercial and retail space, plus 2,782 square feet for an indoor fitness center, according to the report. The plan also calls for 1.5 levels of underground parking with 329 spaces, public and private open space and residential amenities.
The project site is in Monrovia’s South Myrtle Avenue Corridor at the southwest corner of the intersection with Olive Avenue not far from the city’s Old Town district.
According to City Manager Dylan Feik, a key issue is the state “is really pushing hard on cities to increase housing construction. Many residents are concerned about the issues that come with this: increased density, traffic, congestion, water use, etc., while also concerned about lack of housing and lack of affordable housing options,” Feik said in an email.
A public meeting by the city’s Design Review Committee is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the City Hall Council Chambers.
“The DRC will review the project application prior to preparation of the staff report for the Planning Commission,” according to the city. “This step ensures all technical and departmental comments are addressed before the project advances to public hearings.”
Officials said the EIR evaluates how the development could affect air quality, noise, traffic, parking, public services, cultural and tribal resources, water supply and sewer capacity.
“The Draft EIR identified five environmental topics where potentially significant impacts could occur,” according to a city statement. “However, it also includes mitigation measures and regulatory requirements to ensure those impacts would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.”
The Final EIR features the city’s responses to public comments and clarifies or updates parts of the draft report and includes additional technical documentation such as the Water and Sewer Capacity Study.
Hyperlinks to the final and draft EIRs are on a city webpage, along with additional information and documents pertaining to the 701 S. Myrtle project.
After the Design Review Commission meeting, the Monrovia Planning Commission and City Council will hold public meetings about the project before voting to reject or move it forward.
Updated Oct. 9, 2025, 9:46 a.m.
