Arthaus Ocean
Summary
SCH Number
2025030166
Public Agency
City of Santa Cruz
Document Title
Arthaus Ocean
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2025
Document Description
The project consists of a nonresidential demolition authorization permit, lot line adjustment, watercourse development permit, design permit, heritage tree removal permit, density bonus request and sign permit lo demolish four commercial buildings, combine three lots into one parcel, remove five heritage-sized trees, and construct a six-story mixed-use building with 225 residential units and ground fioor commercial area. The project includes a density bonus request pursuant to California Government Code sections 65915-65918, and the applicant requested the granting of fifteen waivers and two incentive/concessions pursuant to provisions of state and local regulations
Contact Information
Name
Eric Marlatt
Agency Name
City of Santa Cruz
Job Title
Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lisa Vilhauer
Agency Name
Riaz Capital
Job Title
Vice President of Design & Entitlement
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Ocean Street
Zip
95060
Total Acres
0.74
Jobs
10
Parcel #
010-011-16, 010-011-31, 010-011-30
State Highways
CA 1
Railways
Santa Cruz Branch Rail LIne
Schools
Mission Hill MS, Santa Cruz HS, Holy Cross, Branciforte MS
Waterways
San Lorenzo River, Pacific Ocean
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project qualifies for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption as afforded by CEQA, The application exhibits consistency with General Plan and zoning designations, policies, and regulations, with a project site comprising 32,062 square feet(. 736 acres) In size, below the maximum threshold of five (5) acres, located within city limits and surrounded by existing residential and commercial urban uses. As a previously-developed urban infill site, the subject lot holds no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, with none k:nown to exist on the site; development of the project would not result in any significant impact relating lo traffic, noise, air quality or water quality as support1:1d by tht:1 submitted information; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Therefore, the proposal qualifies for the Calagorir.al Exemption found in CEQA Guidelines Section i5332, infill exemption. None of the exceptions to the exemptions under Section 15300.2 apply to the project in that the project is not part of a larger project that could result In a cumulative impact, there are no unusual circumstances associated with the project or subject parcel, the project will not result in damage lo resources associated with an officially designated scenic highway, the project site Is not Included on any lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of !he Government Code related to Hazardous Waste Sites, and the project will not result in substantial adverse changes in the significance of a historical resource site In that there are no known historic resources on the property.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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