307 Chestnut Street Residence

The project involves the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a new two-story residence at 307 Chestnut Street, located within the Santa Cruz Downtown Historic District. The new structure will be approximately 2,002 square feet, featuring eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, and will be built generally within the existing footprint. The scope of work also includes the removal of two heritage-sized trees, which will be replaced by two 24-inch box Crepe Myrtle trees. The project is managed by the City of Santa Cruz Planning and Community Development Department under solicitation number CP25-0120. Due to its location in a historic district, the project requires a Residential Demolition Authorization Permit, a Design Permit, and a Heritage Tree Removal Permit. Environmental review under CEQA has identified significant impacts to historical resources, necessitating mitigation measures such as a Historic Monitoring Plan and HABS documentation. This documentation, including archival reports and photographs, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards and NPS standards for submission to repositories like the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The project cost is estimated at 1 billion dollars, and the environmental review process included a public comment period ending October 16, 2026.