A rendering shows two different angles of a proposed seven-story apartment building at 901 Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz.

A rendering shows two different angles of a proposed 91-unit, seven-story apartment building at 901 Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz. (Hochhauser Blatter Architecture & Planning)

Last updated: March 2025

Project name: Samson Mixed Use

Location: 901 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz 

The site at Pacific Avenue and Maple Street is where a shuttered Andy’s Auto Supply stands.

Status

  • An online community meeting is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Join on Zoom or call 669-444-9171, meeting ID 820-8919-2388.
  • An SB 330 pre-application was submitted to the city in January 2025.

Project description

  • Total units: 91 apartments, including 86 one-bedroom and five two-bedroom homes.
  • Height: Seven stories with a maximum height of 85 feet.
  • Details: The ground floor of the building would include shops and 52 parking spots. 

A single story building at Pacific Avenue and Maple Street in Downtown Santa Cruz could be replaced by a seven-story apartment building. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local)

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