Citrus Plant eye-sore gets new life

Finally, the resurrection of what is commonly called the Citrus Plant has begun. The burned-out building located on South Mission Road, neighbored by College Avenue and Beech Street, has had many terms used to describe it, including “eyesore,” “blighted” and “dangerous,” but will soon represent the revitalization of downtown Fallbrook.

Plans show that the building will be 69,374 square feet and will house mini storage units and office space. There will be three floors in addition to the basement level.

Cleanup has already begun on the site, headed by ICF Installers, which plans to not only com...