Central Coasting: What’s next for shops in American Tin Cannery?

“We were very happy with the result as you imagine,” said Michael Crall with Domaine Hospitality Partners.

Now that Pacific Grove residents have passed Measure X, the detail design, approval process and environmental study are next in line for Project Bella, the five star hotel which could be built after the American Tin Cannery is bulldozed.

“We have made a commitment to make this if not the most sustainable building in the United States, certainly the most sustainable buildings, not just hotels but buildings in general,” said Crall.

As developers map out the 225 rooms and suites, shops and more, businesses inside the American Tin Cannery are wondering what’s in store for them next.

“We get questions every day,” said George Cook with Mr. Z’s Jewelry. “What are you going to do, where are you going to go?”

There are around 20 shops in the American Tin Cannery, which Project Bella developers said could start getting phased out in about a year.

“After 37 years in the same location with one business you’re obviously going to feel remorse or having to discontinue it,” said Cook.

While Mr. Z’s is contemplating closing up shop, the Monterey Bay Artisans Gallery, which has only been in the Tin Cannery for less than a year told KION they’ll just roll with the punches.

“We don’t have a plan, this just happened,” said Dawn Teall with the Montery Bay Artisans. “So our plan is to do just see how long this is gonna take and we want to sit here as long as we can.”

One business is staying for sure. First Awakenings will be one of the restaurants in Project Bella.

“We’ve been in this location for over 20 years and we were excited to hear that we would be relocated within the location,” said First Awakenings manager Andrea Gilbert.

Hotel developers said they will work with displaced businesses to help them find a new place to call home.