Compiled by Kelly Ryan
GARDEN GROVE
Construction crews are finishing work on a shopping center on Garden Grove Boulevard near Brookhurst Street. The Arirang Galleria is a 50,000-square-foot enclosed mall along with a separate 6,500-square-foot building near the street. The mall is in the city’s Little Seoul area, where there are many Korean-American businesses. The $10 million project is being developed by a group of investors from Los Angeles. About half of the mall’s space has been leased. The developer is seeking beauty and wedding businesses, restaurants and clothing stores. Construction began early last year. Both buildings should be ready for tenants by the end of August. A three-level parking structure is set to be connected to the mall from the rear.
Michael Dao, a doctor, is building a three-story medical office building to expand his practice on Westminster Avenue near Magnolia Street. Cerritos-based project manager Cal City Construction Inc. worked with Corbel Architects of Los Angeles to finalize design plans for the 30,000-square-foot building, which is set to house medical services including optometry, dental and radiology. The third floor will have a penthouse and meeting space. The roof of the building will serve as a 736-square-foot space for physical therapy. Builders encountered some problems early on as 3,500 yards of dirt were required to accommodate a city storm drain project. Some of the first floor offices should be open by the end of August.
IRVINE
The Irvine Company is developing two apartment complexes near Irvine Boulevard and Sand Canyon Avenue. The Mirasol apartments are set to be done toward the end of summer and should see residents move in soon after. The complex has one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 770 to 1,440 square feet. There’s a saltwater swimming pool and cabanas. The Palmeras apartments are set to be done in early fall. Apartments range from 591 to 1,161 square feet. The complex includes furnished outdoor fireplaces and two saltwater pools. Both sit on land owned by the Irvine Co. since 1864.
SANTA ANA
Construction is under way on a science center at Foothill High School. The 50,000-square-foot facility will have 10 laboratories, four classrooms and six staff preparation rooms. The building should be finished by late 2009. Construction manager Barnhart Inc., which is part of Atlanta-based Heery International Inc. and has an office in Tustin, recently completed a $6 million quad and campus renovation at the school. The two-story science complex costs $18.5 million and is funded by bond money.
DANA POINT
Irvine-based GMI Construction Services is nearing completion on a parking structure for Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Stonehill Drive near Golden Lantern. The project expands the church’s existing parking to 76 spots spread over three levels. GMI is creating a two-lane access drive and traffic signal on Stonehill. Excavation was required for a storm water filtration system. GMI replaced trees and landscaping, poured concrete and installed outdoor lights. The project is designed to ease traffic and crowding for Sunday services.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center is breaking ground in September on the final phase of its $4.5 million redevelopment project. Crews are set to build the 20,000-square-foot Klein Family Education & Therapy Building. This structure will provide space for physical, speech and occupational therapy. It will also house a parent and community education area and training rooms for instructors, staff and volunteers, who use the movement of horses to treat physical impairments and disabilities. The building should be ready for use late next summer. The architect is Madsen, Kneppers & Associates Inc. in Newport Beach. A general contractor has yet to be selected.
