A 38-unit apartment building is proposed at 844 and 850 Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz. (CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development)
Last updated: May 2024
Project name: Almar Village
Location: 844, 850 Almar Ave.
A triangular, vacant lot bounded by Almar Avenue, Rankin Street and the Coastal Rail Trail. The Parish Publick House and a Safeway shopping center are across Almar Avenue.
Status
- Developers submitted an application to the city April 9 and presented the project at a May 7 community meeting.
- The application is being reviewed by staff and will require approval from the Zoning Administrator. It’s not yet clear whether the project requires approval from the Santa Cruz Planning Commission or Santa Cruz City Council.
Developer
San Diego-based CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development.
The lot at Almar Avenue and Rankin Street is 0.91 acres. A proposal includes a three-story building and surface parking. (CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development)
Project description
- Total units: 38. The proposal calls for 20 two-bedroom apartments and 18 three-bedrooms apartments. A previous version of the project called for 42 units.
- Affordable units: 38. Twelve units on the ground floor would be designed to be accessible or adaptable to people with disabilities.
- Parking: 38 spaces with access from Almar Avenue.
- Height: 36 feet.
- Lot size: 0.91 acres.
- Details: An outdoor plaza and a children’s play area are planned. It’s not yet clear if the play area would be public or private.
An apartment complex is proposed at Almar Avenue and Rankin Street in Santa Cruz. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)
The lot has been used for temporary equipment storage during road work and running races on nearby streets. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)
Proposed apartments at Almar Avenue and Rankin Street are across from a Safeway grocery and shopping center. (CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development)
Read more
- Second apartment complex proposed for Almar Avenue in Santa Cruz — May 9, 2024
- City of Santa Cruz’s project application page for 844, 850 Almar Ave.
How to make your voice heard
Submit comments and questions on the City of Santa Cruz project page for 844, 850 Almar Ave.
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