Andy's Auto Supply closed in 2019 and, in keeping with the current downtown trend, it has always seemed likely that the small single-story would eventually be replaced by something taller. The image at right shows that a project now proposed for that corner will look a lot like most of the other mixed-use now under construction or in development.
The first step in the planning process will happen at 6:00 pm on March 18, when the City hosts an online community meeting to present a project proposal submitted by HBA Architects, based in Santa Barbara, which describes itself as a "multi-disciplinary architecture, planning, and development consulting firm." The online meeting is described as part of a "Preapplication Review for a six-story mixed-use project consisting of ground floor commercial and 91 residential units on parcel located in the CBD (Central Business District) zone district". A Santa Cruz Sentinel story by reporter Arik Sleeper has more information.
In addition to the Andy's building, the development includes the adjacent 2-story brick building that currently houses the Santa Cruz Warriors store and a check-cashing/payments business. The Google Street View image below is from 2018, when Andy's was still open. The Warriors store can be seen at far right, with its blue and gold awning.
