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County Supervisors Approve 57-Unit Housing Project
After hours of discussion and debate, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Feb 10 approved a 57-unit multifamily housing project at 841 Capitola Road, bowing to California’s housing laws and drawing the anger from many neighbors over the project. Full Story page 8
Measure Y Raising Just Enough For Salary Increases Full Story page 7
Mall Decision Put Off to March 16 Developer’s Late Letter Delays Decision on Redevelopment
By JOHN CHOWN The Capitola City Council delayed a final decision on proposed land-use and zoning amendments for the Capitola Mall at a special meeting on Feb. 23 and set a new date for a special meeting, March 16, to make the decision. The City Council is considering changes that would
pave the way for a large-scale redevelopment of the Capitola Mall property, potentially allowing more than 1,700 housing units, about 35,000 square feet of commercial space, apartment buildings up to 75 feet tall and a hotel up to 85 feet tall. ... continues on page 4
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