Soquel Avenue, 513, 515, 519

Welcome

Welcome to the City of Santa Cruz project page for 515 Soquel Avenue. 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
Address(es): 513, 515, and 519 Soquel Avenue
APNs: 010-012-21, 010-012-29, and 010-012-30
Project Status: Visit Etrakit for Most Current Status and the Assigned Planner

Special Use Permit, Design Permit, Tentative Map, Non-Residential and Residential Demolition Authorization Permits, Master Sign Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permit, and Slope Variance/Modification to demolish the existing structures and construct three new buildings, including a five-story, mixed-use building; a five-story residential building; and a three-story residential building consisting of 43 residential units and 1,166 sq. ft. of commercial space; and Lot Line Adjustment to merge three (3) existing parcels at a site with addresses 513, 515, and 519 Soquel Avenue, located within the RL/C-C (Multiple Residence - Low-Density/Community Commercial) zoning districts and within the Eastside Business Area Improvement Area Plan and Ocean Street Area Plan.

Approval Process

This project requires approval by the Planning Commission. Stay up to date on when this project will be scheduled for a public meetings by signing up for notifications.

Community Meetings

May 18, 2022 Community Meeting: A community was held pursuant to the City's Community Outreach Policy for Planning Projects. The applicant has gathered feedback and it may contribute to alterations in the project design and additional project entitlements.

August 17, 2023 Planning Commission: The Planning Commission approved the project, granting entitlement of a Special Use Permit, Design Permit, Tentative Map, Non-Residential Demolition Authorization Permit, Residential Demolition/ Conversion Authorization Permit, Heritage Tree Removal Permit, and Slope Development Permit.