844, 850 Almar Ave (CP24-0047, Under Construction)

Welcome

Welcome to the City of Santa Cruz project page for 844, 850 Almar Avenue! Here, you will find information about this project, including the project description, plan set, and future meetings related to this project.

Project Description

Project Size: Significant Development Project
The City of Santa Cruz Project Number: CP24-0047
Addresses: 844, 850 Almar Avenue
Project Status: Visit eTRAKiT for the most Current Status and the Assigned Planner

Coastal Permit, Design Permit, and Density Bonus Request to construct a three-story residential building consisting of a 38-unit, 100% affordable apartment building located in the R-L/CZ-O (Multiple Residence-Low Density District/Coastal Zone Overlay) zone districts.

A building permit has been issued and construction has started. Construction is anticipated to take 18 months and complete in December 2026.

A major modification to the proposed project has been submitted to modify the density bonus request approved under CP24-0047 to request a new density bonus incentive/concession or waiver to vary from the requirement to underground the transformer and instead install an above-ground pad-mounted transformer on property located in the R-L/CZ-O (Multiple Residence - Low Density/Coastal Zone Overlay) zone districts.

Public Hearings

Past Meetings
A Zoning Administrator meeting was held on August 7, 2024. For more information, please visit theZoning Administrator page.

Community Meetings/Webinars

A community meeting is required pursuant to the City's Community Outreach Policy for Planning Projects, and the feedback provided may contribute to alterations in the project design and additional project entitlements. Meeting information will shown here once available.

Past Meeting(s)
On May 7, 2024, a virtual community meeting was held by the applicant to present the proposed mixed-use project and gather public feedback. For those who were not able to attend, you will find the link to the recorded community meeting below.