5115 Ogan Road, Prj 25-2358-DP/CDP/TPM/ARB

Applicant: Carpinteria Group LLC
Owner: Frontier California, Inc. (a part of Frontier Communications Parent Group, Inc.)

APN: 003-161-022

Proposed project: A 130-unit multifamily residential building, of which 26 units will be available for rent to low-income households. Units would be a mix of studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units. The  building would consist of a three-story 128-space parking podium and 15 stories of residential, for a maximum height of 218 feet. The application is a “builder’s remedy” project pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65589.5. The applicant has proposed a lot split at this site to separate the currently developed portion of the parcel from the undeveloped portion, on which the multifamily building is proposed.

Additional materials, including proposed plans, are available to view at City Hall during regular business hours.

Recent Activity:

  • City’s 3rd Incomplete Application Letter: 12/23/2025
  • Applicant Response to the City’s 2nd Incomplete Application Letter: 11/25/2025
  • Resubmitted Application received: 11/25/2025
  • City’s 2nd Incomplete Application Letter: 10/29/2025
  • City’s response to Applicant as required by Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(iii)-(iv): 10/29/2025
  • Applicant Response to City’s Incomplete Application Letter: 9/29/2025
  • Resubmitted Application received: 9/29/2025
  • California Coastal Commission staff email responding to request for comments pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(ii): 9/24/2025
  • City’s update to Interdepartmental Agency Group (IDAG) regarding Housing Accountability Act Notice: 9/15/2025
  • City’s preliminary response to Applicant’s written notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(ii): 8/8/2025
  • Applicant provides City with written notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E): 8/4/2025
      • Housing Accountability Act Notice: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(ii), if an applicant provides a written notice indicating a local agency’s failure to cease a course of conduct undertaken for an improper purpose, allegedly in violation of California housing law, the local agency is then required to publicly post that notice on the local agency’s website and provide copies to specific individuals and the county clerk.
  • City’s Incomplete Application Letter and attachments: 7/18/2025
  • Application received: 6/26/2025
  • SB 330 Preliminary Application received: 12/30/2024

Housing Accountability Act Notice

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(ii), if an applicant provides a written notice indicating a local agency’s failure to cease a course of conduct undertaken for an improper purpose, allegedly in violation of California housing law, the local agency is then required to publicly post that notice on the local agency’s website and provide copies to specific individuals and the county clerk.

On December 23, 2025, the applicant for the 130-unit multi-unit development at 5115 Ogan Road, Carpinteria provided said notice to the City. The City provided a preliminary response to the applicant on January 5, 2026.  If you have any objections, comments, evidence, or concerns about the project or the applicant’s written notice, please submit them to bretm@carpinteriaca.gov by March 9, 2026. The City will consider all submitted materials and issue a written statement as required by Government Code Section 65589.5(h)(6)(E)(iii)-(iv) by March 23, 2026.