Graham Hill Road Development

Proposed Housing on Graham Hill Road

Dear District 5 Residents,

Since assuming office, I have heard from many of you regarding the proposed development along Graham Hill Road—commonly referred to as “Haven.” I want you to know that I hear your concerns, and I’m committed to making sure this process is transparent, informed by community input, and grounded in facts. This proposal has understandably raised questions about traffic, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and more, and I’m reaching out now to share what we know, what steps lie ahead, and how you can stay engaged.

The current proposal includes 157 housing units and a community center located on the east side of Graham Hill Road between Lockewood Lane and Rolling Woods Drive.

At this time, the County has not received a complete development application for the project. In order for the proposal to move forward, the applicant must provide evidence that the site can be adequately served by water and wastewater infrastructure, and must also conduct thorough traffic, environmental, and other technical studies to assess and mitigate potential impacts.

If a complete application is submitted, it will undergo review by County staff and be subject to public hearings before the Planning Commission, and ultimately, the Board of Supervisors.

While we face a clear need for affordable housing across our community, I understand and share many of your concerns about increased traffic, environmental impacts, and the feasibility of this specific proposal. Should the project come before me, I will be asking critical questions and closely reviewing the data available to me. However, the process is still in early stages, and I cannot consider the project until it has gone through the full application and review process. In fact, because every permit applicant has the right to an unbiased evaluation by the County, prematurely taking a position based on materials not contained within the record could require me to recuse myself from voting on this project at all. That would not be the best way to represent our community.

To follow the status of this proposed development, please visit the Community Development and Infrastructure Major Project Applications page and look for the listing under “Graham Hill.” You can also submit a request for public records through the County’s online portal. We encourage you to participate in future public hearings regarding this project, in order to get your feedback into the record. Although hearings won’t be scheduled for quite a while, you may contact the project planner listed on the Major Project Applications page to request notice of future hearings.

My office will continue to track this issue closely and share updates as they become available. In the meantime, we’re here to answer your questions, connect you with resources, and help ensure your voice is heard.

Sincerely,

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Upcoming In-District Office Hours

Please note: these are not town halls.

Because of the high demand, the first-come-first-serve model resulted in longer waiting periods than we anticipated. Given the feedback we received, we will now give priority to those who reserve a time-slot in advance. Drop-in visitors are still welcome, and will be seen in order of arrival as time allows between or after reservations.

April 14, 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Scotts Valley Library Community Room, 251 Kings Village Road)
May 12, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Felton Office, 6062 Graham Hill Road Suite A & B)
May 27, 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Boulder Creek Sheriff’s Substation, 13210 Central Avenue)
June 16, 3:30 to 5 p.m. (Scotts Valley Library Community Room, 251 Kings Village Road)
June 30, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (Felton Office, 6062 Graham Hill Road Suite A & B

The purpose of In-District Office Hours is to provide a convenient way for me to hear from you. However, if you have a problem that will require more than 15 minutes to discuss, or you cannot come during the times listed above, my office is happy to work with you to schedule another time meet. Contact my staff at fifth.district@santacruzcountyca.gov or by calling (831)454-2200.

Upcoming Board Meetings

Read meeting agendas here as they become available.

Upcoming meetings will take place at 9 a.m. until their conclusion on:

April 29

May 6

Proposed Housing on Graham Hill Road

Upcoming In-District Office Hours

Upcoming Board Meetings

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