SANTEE, CA—The Santee City Council recently approved the Santee Station development group for the a 16,942-square-foot, four-building commercial center, located on 2.65 acres at 8866 North Magnolia Ave.

“This is a significant step in the ownership's plans to develop this important site," said Kyle Clark, senior director at San Diego-based The Heritage Group. "We have been working with the key tenants for 18 months to finalize a workable site plan and design. Fortunately, we were able to put a package together that will allow the Omelette Factory to stay in Santee."

The buildings are anticipated to be completed in January and the tenants will be able to complete their improvements and open for business in late March or early April of 2016, Clark said. The now-completed 52 freeway terminates at the intersection of Highway 67, Magnolia Avenue and Prospect Avenue, creating a revitalized eastern gateway to the city of Santee.

The Omelette Factory signed a 15-year lease for a 4,030-square-foot build-to-suit space at the new retail center. Clark represented the owner and tenant in securing the lease. The Heritage Group is in negotiations with a national retail tenant for the northern pad.

The land, which is owned by Cameron Brothers, has been vacant for close to 30 years. The property had been home to Hanley's Steak House restaurant and Buy-Lo market, which was torn down in August 2001. Prior to that, the land was near the Santee Railroad Station.

The new development's name, Santee Station, pays tribute to the land's history. The site may feature railroad-themed enhancements, possibly utilizing old rails as a component of the monument signage.

"The Cameron Family is excited about the ZAAP-designed development and the relocation of The Omelette Factory to Santee Station," said Jim Moxham, CEO at Cameron Brothers Company. "The Omelette Factory is a Santee institution and they will be in a beautiful new building adjacent to the 52 and 67 highways. We expect their business to grow significantly at the new location."

Plans call for restaurant, retail and office space at the Santee Station.

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City Approves Santee Station Development

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