The proposed project is a revision to the Valle Verde Retirement Community (VVRC) Conditional Use Permit.  VVRC is made up of five separate parcels totaling approximately 59.75 acres. The proposed project involves the following components:

1)      Construction of 40 two-bedroom independent living units. 

2)      New access road onto Torino Road for eight of the proposed units. 

3)      Upgrade the facility’s Central Core (Common Area) and commercial facilities by renovating approximately 10,461 net square feet and expanding the buildings by a total of 14,902 net square feet.

4)      Construct three new gazebos in various locations throughout the development.

5)      Provide 83 new parking spaces are proposed, including two new staff parking lots. 

6)      Demolish an existing hospice, 1,300 square foot single family residential unit, four multi-family residential buildings, maintenance buildings and four gazebos would be demolished.  Additionally 15 oak trees are proposed to be removed and six oak trees may be impacted.  Grading for the project would involve 11,520 cubic yards of cut, 13,300 cubic yards of fill and 1,780 cubic yards of import.

7)      Demolish an existing hospice, 1,300 square foot single family residential unit, four multi-family residential buildings, maintenance buildings and four gazebos would be demolished.  Additionally 15 oak trees are proposed to be removed and six oak trees may be impacted.  Grading for the project would involve 11,520 cubic yards of cut, 13,300 cubic yards of fill and 1,780 cubic yards of import.

Documents

Notice of Public Hearing posted 3-25-11

Revised Final Environmental Impact Report – Volume 1

Revised Final Environmental Impact Report – Volume 2

For more information, contact Peter Lawson, Associate Planner, City of Santa Barbara, Planning Division, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990.  You may also email to PLawson@SantaBarbaraCA.gov