Hope Villas

The project is a request for a Zoning Clearance to allow demolition of the existing 9,054 SF structure and associated parking lot, and construction of 8 separate buildings (94,960 SF total) containing 50 residential units. Of the proposed units, 20% (10 units) are proposed to be affordable to low-income households, while the remaining 40 units will be available at market rate. Building Size (square feet) 2-Bedroom Units 3-Bedroom Units 4-Bedroom Units Total No. of Units 1 9,020 1 market-rate 1 low-income 1 market-rate 2 market-rate 5 2 9,020 1 market-rate 1 low-income 2 market-rate 1 market-rate 5 3 15,080 1 market-rate 1 low-income 3 market-rate 3 market-rate 8 4 9,020 1 market-rate 1 low-income 2 market-rate 1 market-rate 5 5 10,180 0 5 market-rate 0 5 6 9,020 1 market-rate 1 low-income 2 market-rate 1 market-rate 5 7 11,880 0 4 market-rate 2 low-income 0 6 8 21,740 0 8 market-rate 3 low-income 0 11 TOTAL 94,960 5 market-rate 5 low-income 27 market-rate 5 low-income 8 market-rate 50 Units Total The project includes a total of 99 parking spaces, including 90 private garage spaces and 9 surface spaces. For the life of the project, residents will be provided with discounted transit passes (50%) and information regarding the alternative transportation programs offered by Traffic Solutions, the alternative transportation division of the Santa Barbara Association of Governments. The project proposes resident amenities available to all residents, including a 5,407 SF amenity area containing 2 barbecues and 4 picnic tables, and a 769 SF playground. Additional development includes a 2,778 SF bioretention basin, 27,369 SF of landscaping, and 10,059 SF of restored natural landscape. Grading will include 6,900 cubic yards of cut and 6,200 cubic yards of fill. A total of 46 trees are proposed for removal (8 Coast Live Oak, 16 Olive, 6 Canary Palm, 5 Jacaranda, 4 California Pepper, 2 Black Walnut, 1 Brazilian Pepper, 1 Juniper, 1 Toyon, 1 Tan Oak, 1 Tipu Tree) and a total of 9 trees are proposed for transplant (8 Olive, 1 California Pepper). The project proposes planting 24 native trees, including 20 Coastal Live Oak (36” Box) and 4 California Sycamore (15 gallon), as well as ornamental trees. The project proposes to comply with the recommendations of the project studies, including the Transportation Demand Management Plan & Construction Traffic Access Management Plan (dated September 27, 2024), Phase I Archaeological Resources Report (dated October 2024), Tree Protection Plan (dated February 17, 2025), Acoustic Report (dated August 22, 2024), and Biological Resource Memo & Habitat Protection Plan (dated October 2, 2024). Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code §65915 - 65918), the applicant proposes the following waivers/reductions as part of the project: • Height Limit – A Waiver/Reduction is requested for the required 35’ height limit. The project proposes development with a height of up to 45.9’ above existing grade. • Open Space – A Waiver/Reduction is requested for the requirement that a minimum of 40 percent of the net site area shall be reserved for the life of the project as common open space. The project proposes that 21.3% of the net site area be reserved for the life of the project as common open space. The parcel will be served by the Goleta Water District, the City of Santa Barbara Wastewater System, and the County Fire District. Access will continue to be provided off of Calle Cita. The property is a 2.95-gross acre (2.95-net acre) parcel zoned DR-20/30 and shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 057-143-001, located at 560 North La Cumbre Road, Second Supervisorial District.