Gandara Park Neighborhood
Resources
Planning documents, public records, City contacts, and tools for residents.
Project Documents — 2958 Delaware Ave
- Planning Application Materials — 26ENT-0060 (link coming soon)
- Demolition Permit — 25BLD-2706 (PDF, 10MB)
- Demolition Permit Application — 25BLD-2706 (PDF, 11MB)
- Demolition Permit Supporting Documents — 25BLD-2706 (PDF, 35MB)
- Asbestos Survey Report (obtained via public records request — link coming soon)
- Formal Objection Letter — April 28, 2026 (Christine Parra / Gandara Park Neighbors — link coming soon)
- Follow-Up Letter — May 21, 2026 (Christine Parra / Gandara Park Neighbors — link coming soon)
- AQMD Complaint Filing (link coming soon)
Documents will be linked as they are compiled. Contact us if you have records to share.
City of Santa Monica Contacts
- City Council
- City Manager's Office
- Planning Department
- Building & Safety Division
- Architectural Review Board
- Landmarks Commission
- Urban Forest / Tree Division
- South Coast AQMD — Asbestos Compliance
Find contact information on the City of Santa Monica website.
How to Find Public Records
- Search the City's public document portal.
- Use data.santamonica.gov for permit and planning data.
- Submit a formal public records request through the City's portal.
- When requesting, include: permit number, application date, and ask for all attachments, staff comments, and correspondence.
How to Submit Public Comment
- Identify the project by address and reference number (e.g., 2958 Delaware Ave / 26ENT-0060).
- State: "Please enter this comment into the administrative record for [project reference]."
- Be factual and specific — reference documents, dates, plan sheet numbers where possible.
- Include lived experience when relevant — how will this affect your daily life, your street, your family?
- Save a copy of everything you send.
Glossary
- SB 1123
- State legislation that allows certain housing projects to bypass local discretionary review. Does not eliminate objective standards, health/safety requirements, or documentation obligations.
- SB 330
- The Housing Crisis Act. Limits cities' ability to downzone or impose new restrictions during housing applications.
- AFFH
- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Federal and state requirement that cities actively work to reduce segregation and promote equitable development patterns.
- Setback
- The required distance between a building and the property line. Front setbacks define how far a structure must be from the street.
- Variance
- A request to deviate from a zoning standard (such as a setback requirement). Must meet specific legal findings.
- Ministerial Review
- An approval process based on objective, checklist-style standards with no public hearing or discretionary judgment.
- Discretionary Review
- An approval process that involves judgment, public input, and can include conditions. Allows public hearings.
- AQMD Rule 1403
- South Coast Air Quality Management District regulation governing asbestos surveys and notifications before demolition.
- Arborist Report
- A certified assessment of tree health, root zones, and construction impacts, prepared by a qualified arborist.
- Tree Protection Plan
- A plan specifying how trees near a construction site will be protected during and after construction.
- Administrative Record
- The official file of documents, correspondence, and public comments for a planning decision.