Heller Student Housing South (formerly known as the Student Housing West Phase 2 – Heller Development project)
9 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2017092007
Lead Agency
University of California
Document Title
Heller Student Housing South (formerly known as the Student Housing West Phase 2 – Heller Development project)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/7/2026
Document Description
The Santa Cruz campus proposes to construct the Heller Student Housing South project, formerly known as the Student Housing West Phase 2 – Heller Development project. The project would demolish the existing Family Student Housing complex and develop approximately 189,000 assignable square feet / 304,000 gross square feet of new residential construction. The project will provide approximately 1,290 beds for upper-division undergraduates, as well as a market, multi-purpose space, mail room, and laundry facilities. The project also includes site utilities, circulation infrastructure, including accessible pedestrian paths, bicycle routes, parking, and vehicular roadways.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Harrington
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director of Physical and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Heller Drive and Empire Grade Road
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
University of California
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Addendum No. 1 to the Student Housing West EIR)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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