Another large Santa Cruz mixed use project gets its first public hearing (hybrid) before the Planning Commission next Thursday, Sep. 21, 7:00 pm. The image above is one of the architect's rendering of the development proposed for 1800 Soquel Avenue, at the corner of Hagemann Avenue (across Hagemann from Walgreen's). Following is the city project description from the Planning Commission agenda:
"1800, 1812, 1818 Soquel Avenue - Commercial Demolition Authorization Permit to demolish an existing commercial building , Boundary Adjustment to merge three parcels, Design Permit, Special Use Permit, and Density Bonus Request involving incentives, concessions and waivers to development standards, including exceeding height, and a reduction in auto and bike parking and open space requirements, to construct a four-story mixed-use project consisting of 1,928 square feet of ground level commercial space, and 84 residential units on a parcel located in the CC (Community Commercial) zone district and within the Eastside Business Improvement Plan Area. (Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption)"
A video of a May 3 public information meeting staged by the developer is available via a link on the city project page. Project plans and other information can also be found on the project page.
Redevelopment of this corner has been in discussions since May's restaurant closed several years ago, but nothing has happened yet. The Google Street View image below shows the current appearance of the location.
