Rives Mansion could be converted into office space

Photo by Alex Dominguez

DOWNEY - A conversion plan for the Rives Mansion entered the review stages this week, citing intent to add office space to the historic building.

Upon conversion, the existing mansion would have 4,845 square feet of executive offices, with nine individual offices, six restrooms, and accessory spaces. The carriage house and water tower would be included in the remodel.

 A new retail café building would also be constructed on the property, on the eastern edge adjacent to a new driveway access off of Paramount Boulevard.

In addition, the proposed project includes several site upgrades, including new paving, landscaping, exterior fencing and hardscape, the addition of an exterior trellis, additional restrooms, a new trash enclosure, a new six-foot emergency gate with a fire department lock box, and 28 new parking spaces.

The Planning Commission is scheduled to review the item at a public hearing on Aug. 21.