Water Street, 831
Welcome
Welcome to the City of Santa Cruz project page for 831 Water Street. Here you will find information about this project, including the projects description, plan set, and future meetings related to this project. For more information, please contact the assigned planner.
Project Description
- Project Size: Significant Development Project
- City of Santa Cruz Project Number: CP20-0121, CP24-0148 (Modification)
- Address: 823, 825, 827, 831, 833 - Water Street
- APN: 009-212-30, -31, -38
CP24-0148 (Modification): On October 2, 2024, a modification of permit CP20-0121 was submitted to allow for reduction in commercial space from 2,404 square feet to 800 square feet, combination of the two original separate buildings into one structure, to construct all 140 residential units as affordable (ranging in affordability from extremely low income to moderate income), and to reduce the total number of on-site vehicle parking spaces to from 136 to 43. The modification includes the same three incentives/concessions as the previously approved project: 1) Exceed height limitations with a building that is approximately 53-feet in height and five stories; 2) Reduced open space requirements; and 3) Exceed Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Pursuant to City Council direction provided on September 10, 2024, the modifications will be reviewed by the Planning Commission for compliance with the objective standards that were in place at the time of the original approval, at a noticed public hearing.
CP20-0121: On July 1, 2021, the City received an application for an SB35 project that consists of a four or five story mixed-use building with 145 residential apartments and ground floor commercial space. The state legislature passed SB 35 in 2017 in order to remove barriers to the development of affordable residential urban infill projects and to limit certain types of discretionary home rule oversight that have prevented the development of an adequate supply of housing within the state. When a project qualifies for streamlined ministerial approval under SB 35, the City has a limited time to apply its objective standards to the project, and is strictly prohibited from applying any discretionary standards that would chill the development of affordable housing on a suitable site identified in its general plan. The application is currently under review for compliance with objective standards.
Community Meetings
A community meeting is required pursuant to the City's Community Outreach Policy for Planning Projects. The feedback provided may contribute to the alterations of the project design and additional project entitlements.
January 27, 2021 Community Meeting
August 12, 2021 Community Meeting
September 14, 2021 City Council Meeting
October 12, 2021 City Council Meeting
November 23, 2021 City Council Meeting
December 14, 2021 City Council Meeting: Application for a SB35 project was approved by City Council.
November 20, 2024 Community Meeting: The applicant held a virtual community meeting to present the proposed project and gather public feedback.
December 19, 2024 Planning Commission: The Planning Commission was held at City Council Chambers at 809 Center Street. For more information, please visit the home page.
Application Materials
- 831 Water Street - 02/25/24 Plan Set(PDF, 43MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/22/21 Density Bonus and Inclusionary Unit Locations and Floorplans(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/17/21 Ltr from Applicant Re Clarification of 90 Day Extension(PDF, 150KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 Ltr from Applicant Re 90 Day Extension(PDF, 155KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Environmental Noise Analysis(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Property Line Noise Analysis(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 Revised Density Bonus Statement(PDF, 334KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Stormwater Control Report(PDF, 2MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/9/21 Ltr from Applicant Re AB491(PDF, 159KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/5/21 Revised Civil Plans(PDF, 9MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/14/21 Response to Council Motion(PDF, 195KB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/13/21 Revised Plans(PDF, 59MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/8/21 Revised Plans (PLAN SET SUPERSEDED BY 10/13/21 and 11/5/21 REVISED PLANS)(PDF, 32MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/7/21 Fire Truck Turning Diagram(PDF, 326KB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/7/21 Revised Plans Showing Sidewalk Easement for Right Turn Lane(PDF, 7MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/7/21 Revised Plan Sheet (PLAN SET SUPERSEDED BY 10/8/21 REVISED PLAN SET)(PDF, 4MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/1/21 Revised Density Bonus Statement (SUPERSEDED BY 11/12/21 DENSITY BONUS STATEMENT)(PDF, 271KB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/1/21 Proposed Lot Line Adjustment Plan(PDF, 323KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/16/21 Archaeological Report - A Confidential Document(PDF, 210KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/16/21 Geotechnical Report(PDF, 2MB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/16/21 Historic Report(PDF, 83KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/10/21 Applicant Grant of Extension to 60-day Review Period(PDF, 68KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/09/21 Expanded Application for Development(PDF, 26MB)
- 831 Water Street - 07/27/21 Revised Application for Development (PLAN SET SUPERSEDED BY 10/8/21 REVISED PLAN SET)(PDF, 8MB)
- 831 Water Street - 07/01/21 Application for Development (PLAN SET SUPERSEDED BY 10/8/21 REVISED PLAN SET)(PDF, 19MB)
- 831 Water Street - 06/15/21 - Notice of Intent to Submit an SB35 Application (PLAN SET SUPERSEDED BY 10/8/21 REVISED PLAN SET)(PDF, 7MB)
- 831 Water Street - 06/03/21 - Notice of Intent to Submit an SB35 Application(PDF, 244KB)
- 831 Water Street - Concept Plan(PDF, 11MB)
- 831 Water Street - Letter to City Re SB35 Eligibility(PDF, 244KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/14/20 Water St Density Bonus Summary (SUPERSEDED BY 11/12/21 DENSITY BONUS STATEMENT)(PDF, 570KB)
Documents
- 831 Water Street - 12/16/21 SB35 Consistency Letter(PDF, 171KB)
- 831 Water Street - 12/16/21 Conditions of Approval(PDF, 72KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/09/21 HCD Letter to City – Letter of Support and Technical Assistance(PDF, 245KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/03/21 City of Santa Cruz Traffic Memo Re: 831 Water Street(PDF, 2MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/14/21 SB35 Eligibility Letter to Applicant(PDF, 438KB)
- 831 Water Street - 09/03/21 Affordable Housing Requirements and Proposed Affordable Units(PDF, 78KB)
- 831 Water Street - 08/16/21 TCAC Maximum Rents and Income Limits 2021 (Updated Annually)(PDF, 316KB)
- 831 Water Street - 08/16/21 City of Santa Cruz RHNA Numbers(PDF, 334KB)
- 831 Water Street - 08/16/21 Excerpts from Legislation Re: Local Determinations on Density Bonus Incentive/Concessions & Waivers(PDF, 439KB)
- 831 Water Street - 08/10/21 Staff Informational Report to City Council(PDF, 323KB)
- 831 Water Street - 07/01/21 California Native American Tribe and City of Santa Cruz Enforceable Agreement(PDF, 198KB)
- 831 Water Street - 06/23/21 City Determination of Complete Notice of Intent(PDF, 66KB)
- 831 Water Street - 06/10/21 City Response to Notice of Intent to Submit an SB35 Application(PDF, 206KB)
- 831 Water Street - 02/23/21 SB330 Incomplete Letter(PDF, 137KB)
- 831 Water Street - 02/03/21 Preapplication City Feedback Letter(PDF, 17MB)
- 831 Water Street - 12/15/20 Staff Informational Report to City Council(PDF, 346KB)
Additional Materials
- 831 Water Street - 11/22/21 Density Bonus and Inclusionary Unit Locations and Floorplans(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/17/21 Ltr from Applicant Re Clarification of 90 Day Extension(PDF, 150KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 Ltr from Applicant Re 90 Day Extension(PDF, 155KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/9/21 Ltr from Applicant Re AB491(PDF, 159KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Environmental Noise Analysis(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Property Line Noise Analysis(PDF, 3MB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/14/21 Response to Council Motion(PDF, 195KB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 Revised Density Bonus Statement(PDF, 334KB)
- 831 Water Street - 10/13/21 Revised Plans(PDF, 59MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/05/21 Revised Civil Plans(PDF, 9MB)
- 831 Water Street - 11/12/21 (Rec'd) Stormwater Control Report(PDF, 2MB)
Location
831 Water Street,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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36.9818032,-122.0143833
831 Water Street ,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831 Water Street ,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Water Street, 831
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