Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan
To learn more about the Santa Cruz Wharf visit: choosesantacruz.com/projects/wharf
Project Title
Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan
Project Location/Address
Santa Cruz Wharf at Beach Street
Project Description
The project consists of adoption and implementation of the Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan and construction of the two following projects recommended in the Master Plan within 2 to 5 years: Entry Gate Relocation and the East Promenade Renovation. The Wharf Master Plan includes policies and actions, recommendations for Wharf expansion, including new construction and improvements, circulation/parking improvements, and design standards for buildings on the wharf.
The City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department has now completed the Final EIR, Volume 2, for the Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan. The complete EIR includes the Draft EIR (March 2020), Final EIR (September 2020), Recirculated Partial Draft EIR (April 2023), and the Final EIR, Volume 2 (August 2023).
Notice of Availability of Final Eir Volume 2: September 1, 2023
Project Contacts
Lead Agency
City of Santa Cruz
Department/Division
Economic Development Department
Address
337 Locust Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Contact Person
David McCormic, Asset and Development Manager
Phone: (831) 420-5156
DMcCormic@santacruzca.gov
Addresses Where Copy of Final EIR - Volume 2 is Available (link above): A printed copy of the Draft EIR may be reviewed at:
- Planning and Community Development Department
809 Center Street, Room 101
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 11:30 am.
- Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown
224 Church Street
Monday through Sunday during normal business hours.
The Final EIR, Draft EIR, Recirculated Partial Draft EIR, and related Wharf Master Plan documents can also be accessed online at the links below.
The Final EIR (volumes 1 & 2) and Draft EIR together, comprise the complete Environmental Impact Report for the Wharf Master Plan.
For additional information, contact David McCormic at the Economic Development Office at (831) 420-5156.
Community Meetings
Upcoming Community Meetings and Hearings
The Wharf Master Plan and EIR are tentatively scheduled to be considered at the following public hearings:
- Historic Preservation Commission on September 20, 2023,
- Parks and Recreation Commission on October 9, 2023
- Planning Commission on November 2, 2023
- City Council on November 28, 2023.
Meeting times and agendas will be posted in advance of the meetings on the City's website.
Recirculated Partial Draft EIR (RPDEIR)
This Recirculated partial Draft EIR adds a new analytical Recreation section that considers the impacts of both the implementation of the Wharf Master Plan, as well as construction of the first two projects to be implemented pursuant to the Plan -- the Entry Gate Relocation and the East Promenade, on recreational facilities and uses, including consistency with plans and cumulative recreational impacts. This document also adds minor revisions and clarifying statements to Section 3, Project Description, as a result of public hearing conducted on the Plan in 2020. All other sections of the Draft EIR, dated March 2020 and Final EIR, dated September 2020 remain unchanged.
Recirculated Partial Draft EIR (RPDEIR) Documents
Wharf Master Plan Final EIR - Volume 1
Wharf Master Plan Draft EIR Documents
- 0. Title Page - Table of Contents(PDF, 278KB)
- 1. Introduction DEIR(PDF, 329KB)
- 2. Summary DEIR(PDF, 11MB)
- 3. Project Description DEIR(PDF, 407KB)
- 4.0 Environmental Evaluation Introduction DEIR(PDF, 167KB)
- 4.1 Aesthetics DEIR(PDF, 311KB)
- 4.2 Biological Resources DEIR(PDF, 711KB)
- 4.3 Cultural Resources DEIR(PDF, 334KB)
- 4.4 Geology-Hydrology DEIR(PDF, 376KB)
- 4.5 Transportation DEIR(PDF, 383KB)
- 4.6 Water, Utilities, Energy DEIR(PDF, 442KB)
- 4.7 Land Use DEIR(PDF, 264KB)
- 5. CEQA Considerations DEIR(PDF, 351KB)
- 6. References DEIR(PDF, 273KB)
- 1- Figures 1-1 to 3.8B(PDF, 12MB)
- 2- Figures 4.1-1 to 4.5-1(PDF, 11MB)
- 1- Appendices Cover Sheet(PDF, 99KB)
- Appendix A - NOP and comments(PDF, 6MB)
- Appendix B - Design Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
- Appendix C - Nesting Bird Survey(PDF, 7MB)
- Appendix D - Bird List(PDF, 676KB)
- Appendix E - Biological Review of Lighting(PDF, 2MB)
- Appendix F - Historical Reviews(PDF, 11MB)
- Appendix G - Traffic Memo(PDF, 1MB)
Prior Master Plan Documents
Additional Resources
Mitigated Negative Declaration Documents
The Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was been revised and recirculated for public review in accordance with provisions of the California State CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5. Additional analyses have been provided in Section VI-Biological Resources based on biological reviews that are included in Attachment E. New text is shown in underlined text, and deleted text is shown as strikeout text. Comments received on the March 2016 IS/MND during the public review period are included in Attachment C along with responses provided by the City. Additional comments received after the public review period are included in Attachment D.
Reference Documents
- Mitigated Neg. Dec. Initial Study Public Comments and Responses Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(PDF, 1MB)
- Wharf Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration Initial Study(PDF, 18MB)
- Wharf Master Plan Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration(PDF, 18KB)
- Oct. 29, 2015 Coastal Commission Presentation(PDF, 7MB)
- Nov. 12, 2014 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Presentation(PDF, 5MB)
- Oct. 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Action Agenda(PDF, 24KB)
- Oct. 28, 2014 City Council Staff Report(PDF, 126KB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan(PDF, 10MB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Engineering Report Part 1(PDF, 6MB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Engineering Report Part 2(PDF, 17MB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan and Engineering Report Briefing Paper(PDF, 4MB) (double sided print version)
- May 19, 2014 Master Plan and Engineering Report Community Briefing Slide Show(PDF, 8MB)
- Master Plan and Engineering Report Community Briefing Press Release(PDF, 86KB)
- Master Plan Concept Graphics
- Master Plan Study Model
- Pneumatic Waste Disposal System(PDF, 4MB)
- Mar. 3, 2014 Parks and Recreation Staff Report(PDF, 45KB)
- Feb. 20, 2014 Planning Commission Staff Report(PDF, 140KB)
- Oct. 7, 2013 City Council Information Report(PDF, 743KB)
- Aug. 29, 2012 Santa Cruz Wharf Master Plan and Engineering Report City Council Staff Report(PDF, 65KB)
- Timeline and Events Accomplished(PDF, 165KB)
- Educational and Scientific Related Questionnaire(PDF, 298KB)
- Civic, Community, and Tourist Related Questionnaire(PDF, 288KB)
- Marine Related Questionnaire(PDF, 272KB)
- Scope of Work(PDF, 56KB)
- Project Schedule(PDF, 139KB)
- Request for Qualifications(PDF, 146KB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Aerial View(JPG, 910KB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Brochure(PDF, 727KB)
- Santa Cruz Wharf Video
- Santa Cruz Wharf Webpage
- Santa Cruz Wharf Map(PDF, 13KB) (Buildings and Addresses)
