City of Santa Cruz
Historic Preservation Commission
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
How to take part
Show up: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM. California's open-meetings law (the Brown Act) gives you the right to speak on agenda items. Remote-participation links, when offered, are on the agenda.
Write in: cityplan@santacruzca.gov (from the address this meeting's agenda gives for public comment)
What's being decided
- Notable· Planning & developmentTwo-story addition proposed for historic fire station at 1103 Soquel Avenue
The commission would decide whether to approve a historic alteration permit to build a two-story addition to the existing fire station at 1103 Soquel Avenue, which is listed on the city's Historic Building Survey and sits in the Public Facilities zone. Staff recommends approval with conditions, and the project is proposed as exempt from further environmental review.
- Notable· Planning & development, Government & transparencyCommission would replace its rules for staff-approved historic alteration permits
The commission would rescind Resolution Number 16-001 and adopt Resolution Number 26-001, changing the rules for administrative historic alteration permits, which are the permits handled by staff rather than at a commission hearing.
- Minor· Planning & developmentFacade changes and 60 sq. ft. deck addition at 522 S. Branciforte Avenue
The commission would decide whether to approve a historic alteration permit for facade changes and about 60 square feet added to a rear-facing deck at a home at 522 S. Branciforte Avenue that is listed in the city's Historic Building Survey. Staff recommends approval with conditions, and the project is proposed as exempt from further environmental review.