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Walgreens has withdrawn their current design plans. The Design Review hearing on May 21st has been CANCELED. At this time we are not sure what this means and Walgreens could resubmit new plans at anytime.

Earlier...

Our signatures and comments were submitted to the city and Walgreens. After Walgreens reviewed our comment letter and petitions, the company decided that they feel they will need to go back to the neighborhood for outreach. I don't know what this will entail, but I will keep you posted. Walgreens submitted revised plans, but would not move or provide a door at the corner (instead of the alley). The environmental document has not been prepared for this project but there is an environmental planner assigned to the project: Rochelle Amrhein (Shelly). Shelly's contact information is 808-7601, rwamrhein@cityofsacramento.org.



Proposed Alhambra Corridor Walgreens Project

Dear Neighbors,

Walgreens has announced plans to build a 11,823 square-foot superstore on the southwest corner of Alhambra Blvd and L Street, in East Sacramento's "Alhambra Corridor" (see map).

The Mayflower Chinese Restaurant and the building that once housed Luis's Mexican Food will be demolished and combined with an adjacent lot to construct a 24 hour store, along with 10 on-site parking spots and 35 off-site parking spots. The builders are also asking for a variance in set backs which would allow for a "zero lot line".

The East Sacramento Alhambra Corridor Neighborhood Association has met several times to become familiar with the project and discuss concerns of many of our neighbors. These concerns include, but are not limited to:

  • Increased crime that accompanies 24 hour establishments.
  • The loss of a popular neighborhood restaurant to be replaced by another pharmacy.
  • The high density of pharmacies already in the neighborhood. Currently there are five pharmacies within a half mile, nine within one mile, and a total of 22 within a two mile radius.
  • The Alhambra Corridor contains the most densely packed "business district" in Sacramento of stores open for extended hours selling low value food and beverages. These include a 24 hour Rite Aid, A 24 hour Safeway, a 24 hour McDonald's, a 24 hour Del Taco, a 24 hour card room, many mini marts and a liquor store.
  • The project does not comply with the intent and guidelines of the Alhambra Corridor Special Planning District.

We can stop this and you can help...

  • Call and write the Sacramento City Council.
  • Call and write Walgreens (they won't go in if enough of the community does not want it).
  • Volunteer to help.
  • Go to the ESACNA meetings.
  • Talk to your neighbors and friends and get them involved.