Public hearing on a proposal for a new multifamily building with affordable units.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the County of Santa Cruz Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the item(s) listed below on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 the morning agenda beginning at 9:30 AM in the COMMUNITY ROOM, COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, 701 OCEAN STREET, ROOM 020 (Basement) SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. Please contact the listed project planner for information on specific items. Scheduled Items 7. 241360 3500 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz CA 95062 APN: 025-013-37 Continuance of a Public Hearing to consider a proposal to demolish one existing residential dwelling unit and construct 105 units within a six-story multifamily building. The project includes a Density Bonus in exchange for the provision of six affordable units (comprising of six Extremely Low Income (ELI) units). Requires approval of a Site Development Permit pursuant to Builder's Remedy pursuant to Gov. Code Section 65589.5 and Density Bonus pursuant to Gov. Code Section 65915. Consider a determination that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. The project site is located on the east side of Paul Sweet Road at 3500 Paul Sweet Road (Assessor's Parcel Number 026-013-37) approximately 100 feet north of its intersection with Redwood Lane in Live Oak. APPLICANT: Clay Toombs OWNER: Sweet Developments LLC SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT: 1 PROJECT PLANNER: Jonathan DiSalvo (831) 454-3157 EMAIL: Jonathan.DiSalvo@santacruzcountyca.gov Members of the public may attend the public hearing and/or comment on this matter. Testimony to the Commission may be presented in person or submitted in written form prior to the hearing and made a part of the hearing record. Written comments may be sent to the County of Santa Cruz Planning Commission c/o County Planning Department, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Challenges on actions taken on the items listed above may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at or prior to the public hearing. A copy of the staff report will be available for review one week prior to the hearing date at the County Planning Department, 701 Ocean Street, 4th Floor, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, or available for purchase by calling 454-5317, or free on the web at http://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov under the agendas link. For more information, please call the contact person noted above. The County of Santa Cruz does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. The Board of Supervisors chambers is located in an accessible facility. If you require special assistance in order to participate, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 454-3137 (TTD number is 454-2123) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements. Persons with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent free. Si desea asistir la reuni¢n y participar en los comentarios p£blicos y necesita traducci¢n, comun¡quese con Micaela L¢pez al (831) 454-2336 al menos 72 horas antes de la reuni¢n para hacer los arreglos.