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- Approval of minutes (Architectural Board of Review meeting 04/01/2025): Motion to approve the minutes carried by roll call; recorded votes were unanimous among present members.

- Ratification of consent calendar action (1625 Laguna Street): Planning staff reported Project 1625 Laguna Street received project design approval and final approval on the consent calendar, with comments regarding private patio concrete detail, wrought‑iron handrail details and recommended planter material for the parkway. The board moved to ratify the action and the motion carried by roll call.

- Other administrative actions: The board approved minutes for the ABR consent meeting of April 7, 2025, and ratified the consent calendar actions recorded for April 14, 2025. Recorded roll‑call votes for these items were unanimous among present board members.

All of the above items were procedural and approved by majority or unanimous roll call votes as recorded in the transcript. Where staff reported technical clarifications (for example, patio concrete details or planter materials), those items were recorded as staff recommendations to be implemented under the consent approvals.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Architectural Board of Review - April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 14 meeting the Architectural Board of Review approved minutes, ratified a consent calendar action on a Laguna Street project, and recorded multiple project approvals. Listed below are motions and outcomes the board recorded during the session.","taxTitle","Santa Barbara City, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",4209,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604469,"Board approves final plans for new second dwelling at 1308 Casique Street with glazing condition",995,3841000,4836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373&start=3841&end=4836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373/thumbnail_3841000.jpg","/articles/6604469/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Board-approves-final-plans-for-new-second-dwelling-at-1308-Casique-Street-with-glazing-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604469-0db9636942f964332867da5c2f774bf8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150089&Signature=d5wWlrJU3chdeQYxD7uG7Yy8mAAOJw4~6FuTkJs71w01P92rOPb3QAJsS1ofmh0DvqJr2Kz7IQ5P-jz7YVOpLZUwEz-66kAprzYxC9XasJjhYVCJKXSmkVFBGd6LSEgeUivsz75xVfXPSDKqGoGopn6ALtZ4fbBmNwgwM5bF5R4l~QVRTK~04XT0aMUCeS8sfzPlJIDyT4k9KNqEVOOM6qjzGp2aVPSmgBi5GPz7Nno0ZpSOyvFDHWo0DYw6bkqxOmdyLmOdm-n6-yHwM9wseACyCrm2tUupcCar1pUpfXi~Bx2XKBCKRoJQkyag5uS3tC1JkmyVwgLKEp-3DDwE4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board approved final plans April 14 for a new two‑story second residential unit at 1308 Casique Street that includes an extended driveway for two parking spaces and a single carport. Final approval was conditioned on the second‑floor south‑elevation windows being either fully opaque or having the bottom half opaque to maintain neighbor privacy.

The architect, Tom Ochsner, said the design teams reduced interior plate heights, refined planting and privacy treatments, and located bicycle parking and trash near circulation paths. The board asked the applicant to obscure certain second‑floor openings or raise sills to avoid sightlines into neighboring yards; the applicant said the intent was to use obscure glass for the lower portion of the relevant windows.

Board action
A motion to grant final approval with the stated glazing condition passed unanimously; recorded votes show all present members voting yes. The board also asked staff to ensure bike‑parking counts and fixture details met code and to verify the light fixture glass and finish.

Next steps
Staff will verify the applicant provides the opaque glazing detail on the second‑floor south elevation and confirm bike parking and lighting details before building permits are issued.","The board granted final approval for a new two‑story second residential unit and carport at 1308 Casique Street, with a condition that second‑floor south‑facing windows be obscure (or bottom‑half obscure) to protect neighboring privacy.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604473,"Board grants final approval for 617 Bradbury Ave., with staff review of irrigation plan",750,2674000,3424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373&start=2674&end=3424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373/thumbnail_2674000.jpg","/articles/6604473/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Board-grants-final-approval-for-617-Bradbury-Ave-with-staff-review-of-irrigation-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604473-f8ed298f35c29bc7e9172dc00b734ec1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150089&Signature=K83QJR7FhnR~2LipCHCoy6N4sFbZh7AgYZtjXSYmpcFGT6NqoOUDU-7oHCh2IYn36B0t33dwf6-7zjPDXwwrjne5VPAhVv44aBvf9jlvtFJpUhcPKeum1d0gWMAW9UQSl48WaGLtEAG-YARYgda3AEDRFSylOs6wsIr9mgONUCdIMUMA6eEjcu9sdpAinDbe9ae~29dmqX-Endk6w0PWrkzusBJqTlfUlImb2LHVRk55-OCodE~xSti515yAk1VQc0bKkUWQ57rffAJKOQ9fXl8LeM3WUAjVt4gDZRsF71I2IJPvoY7Eg8-EQPg0fcmY6X-isyOi0BjD4YqU-QPUhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Architectural Board of Review granted final approval April 14 for a project at 617 Bradbury Avenue that remodels an existing rear unit, builds a new 2,589‑square‑foot main residence with basement and attached 368‑square‑foot garage, and constructs a new detached 683‑square‑foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The board’s approval was conditioned on the applicant providing a final irrigation plan for staff review.

The project, required to conform substantially with project‑design approvals granted January 21, 2025, included finalization of exterior details, lighting, and mechanical equipment locations. The applicant said window, fence and lighting details were revised and that heat‑pump equipment specifications and locations were included in the submittal. The designer confirmed the mechanical units would be located in planned, screened locations and that final details were prepared for building permit submittal.

Public comment
A virtual commenter asked why any parking was provided, noting state law permitting multiple ADUs. The applicant replied that the homeowner intends to occupy the front unit and requested a parking space. A board discussion focused on the missing irrigation plan; staff said that an irrigation drawing is typically required for building permit review and can be reviewed administratively.

Board action
A motion to grant final approval with the condition that the applicant provide an irrigation plan for staff review passed unanimously. Recorded votes show all present board members voting yes.

Next steps
Staff will confirm receipt and adequacy of the irrigation details prior to building permit issuance. The board noted a 10‑day appeal period.","The Architectural Board granted final approval for a new main residence, basement and detached ADU at 617 Bradbury Avenue, conditioned on the applicant providing an irrigation plan for staff review before building permits are issued.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604479,"Board grants project‑design approval for 523 W. Gutierrez 9‑unit AUD building with privacy condition",1587,993000,2580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373&start=993&end=2580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373/thumbnail_993000.jpg","/articles/6604479/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Board-grants-projectdesign-approval-for-523-W-Gutierrez-9unit-AUD-building-with-privacy-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604479-fc441b6ddba380c58955d4a42f5afb69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150089&Signature=fjaCBIC0VKyU9ksxuqvSWr8jvU6MDsdZbmpPTTtJQKMl0y~smZQkFXzJnATOX980D16C-3KSNQwty6SCbrb0SU~CnGXct5fmd0rTAvdoT5UCnlwpXeU63VWnhkkb3kO9vEFHdNDRaqfaT~F~A9bENvzpFcbezPBThPh7xXBK4KnzMd9pWTQQ2HUTN4Beh6SRbPJlEUZJQLlhQUodSuAagsr3iADfy3Jf8pGWQHQkueoapVuvfjnUGSKwqKkUZ99vp~egrcl67FWJawEivwSqb0mG1T~giXwPNt9iZ87aB8qtAc-rEojq8AaJ8CNojMCvycKvOiHcS4NSwbUPSzWleA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Architectural Board of Review granted project‑design approval April 14 for a proposed three‑story, nine‑unit apartment building at 523 West Gutierrez Street under the city's Average Unit Density program and state bonus law, subject to a condition that the Third‑Floor balcony railing on the south elevation be constructed as a solid wall to address neighboring privacy concerns.

The project proposes demolition of an existing single‑family residence and construction of a three‑story building with nine units, eight automobile parking spaces and nine bicycle parking spaces. The applicant reported an average unit size of about 597 square feet and said the project would include one very‑low‑income and one moderate‑income restricted unit. The applicant requested and received concessions and waivers for several standards during plan review.

Design details and board discussion
The design team described adjustments implemented since earlier review: modest changes to decks and rooflines, relocation and clarification of long‑term bicycle parking, reworking of trash and recycling enclosures, and revised window placements to preserve neighbor privacy. The design team said windows over kitchen sinks were added to bring light into units without creating sightlines into adjacent yards.

Public comment and neighboring concerns
Virtual and in‑person commenters raised parking and driveway concerns common to AUD projects, noting that tuck‑under parking often becomes storage and that vehicles sometimes back onto the street. An adjacent neighbor asked for care to maintain privacy for a small single‑story home next door; the board’s condition on the Third‑Floor railing responds to that concern.

Board action and vote
After deliberation, the board voted to grant project‑design approval with the specific condition that the Third‑Floor balcony railing on the south elevation be solid, that the applicant provide additional material‑transition detailing, and to consider step lights rather than wall sconces on the back balcony. Recorded votes in the hearing transcript are: Chair Anderson — yes; Vice Chair Whelan — yes; Board member Anderson — no; Board member Black — yes; Board member Noon — no; Board member 6 — yes; Board member Sovereign — yes. The motion passed.

Next steps
The applicant will return for final review with detailed materials and the board’s requested clarifications. There is a 10‑day appeal period on the board’s decision.","The Architectural Board approved project‑design plans for a three‑story, nine‑unit Average Unit Density (AUD) building at 523 W. Gutierrez, conditional on making the third‑floor south elevation balcony railing solid to protect neighbor privacy.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604484,"Architectural Board approves 4‑story, 90‑unit mixed‑use project at 418 N. Milpas and 915–923 E. Gutierrez with conditions",5513,5220000,10733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373&start=5220&end=10733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2988982-c587d846801c539f0b4825e3b5fa7373/thumbnail_5220000.jpg","/articles/6604484/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Architectural-Board-approves-4story-90unit-mixeduse-project-at-418-N-Milpas-and-915923-E-Gutierrez-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604484-26e0e64434e4c72e916b8d486a64c443/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150089&Signature=CSlgXKQBfk4o4z2HeoYqxjIQe5hPCTX75MPca7bJIupO9XanV53Gy9m8EuYNjhm~AHbBRsZl8uGDDgXUL6bCEpQZ79WHi5M0pS6rIl8lMkoTjSiDg0CCutONSDJ0BpVa7aEZH31nUvRkqcyJYbmm5qynAcYRvuzJ1lepjusa7FrSn7mugABlGaARlomf9gVlaFGyxJxdBzZntsk19mjI0xw6vJHeKiYv4tQcaDSzehmcqW4Z3bExZLdEr4w~6kI~bYog27ZPgKCKJlz28IAoAQNuilRDPeaBATmPNtR8l4k1GIXEllZgImmVf-eFO7O2PExjUThSVqu7s58QAa1JrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Architectural Board of Review on April 14 approved project‑design plans for a new four‑story, mixed‑use building at 418 North Milpas Street and 915–923 East Gutierrez Street, finding the proposal meets the city’s applicable design guidelines and development standards while attaching follow‑up expectations for detailed mechanical, stormwater and final geotechnical plans.

The project would merge the cited parcels to create a 41,477‑square‑foot lot and build a 108,698‑square‑foot structure containing 90 residential rental units and 850 square feet of commercial space. The applicant said the mix would include 29 studios, 46 one‑bedrooms and 15 two‑bedrooms; nine units restricted to very‑low‑income households, six to moderate income and one workforce unit. The average unit size reported by the applicant is about 632 square feet. The proposal includes 65 residential parking stalls, three commercial stalls and one small loading stall.

Why it matters: The project responds to the city’s Average Unit Density (AUD) program and state density bonus provisions and was described by the applicant as part of a broader strategy to increase housing supply. Neighbors and community groups urged additional environmental review and questioned traffic, flooding and liquefaction risks; board members split over whether the building’s overall massing is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

Applicant presentation and design response
Jan Hakhauser of Hakhauser Blatter Architecture and Planning and co‑applicants presented design refinements requested at prior hearings, stating the team varied fenestration, rooflines and balcony treatments to break up massing and used tile, awnings and wooden headers to tie the building to the Milpas corridor character. Hakhauser said the design incorporated deep‑set openings, arched pedestrian entries, varied balcony treatments and stepped massing to give visual relief across elevations.

Public comment and core concerns
More than two dozen speakers addressed the board during the public‑comment period. Common themes included: flood risk and FEMA mapping, liquefaction and seismic safety, the project’s scale and shadowing on adjacent yards, and traffic and parking impacts on the Milpas corridor. Neighbors described frequent local flooding, existing vehicle congestion and feared increased safety and livability impacts from the new development. One commenter asked for story poles and an updated traffic analysis; another asked for a full CEQA review.

Staff and technical review
Planning staff told the board that project environmental review had determined an exemption under state law for infill development, and that the parcel is in Flood Zone X (not in the mapped 100‑year floodplain). Staff also confirmed the site is in an area with liquefaction risk and said a preliminary geotechnical report had been submitted; a final geotechnical report and building permit‑level requirements will be required before construction.

Board deliberations and decision
Board members praised the level of detailing but were divided on neighborhood compatibility and massing. Several members said the facade detailing and material palette had improved. Others concluded the project remained too large in mass and scale for the immediate neighborhood.

The board voted to grant project‑design approval. Recorded votes in the hearing transcript are: Chair Anderson — yes; Board member Black — yes; Board member Noon — yes; Board member Sovereign — yes; Vice Chair Whelan — no; Board member 6 — no. Two members explained their “no” votes were because they found the size, mass, bulk and scale incompatible with the neighborhood.

Next steps
The board’s approval is for project design only; the project still requires building permit submittals, final engineering, a final geotechnical report, detailed mechanical and stormwater plans, and subsequent final design review (final approval). Several board members asked staff and the applicant to provide clear, specific details on garage ventilation outlets, stormwater tanks and final mechanical locations before final review.

Community context
The project sits along the Milpas Corridor and the applicant described it as an implementation of city housing policy and state‑level incentives for housing production. Opponents argued the immediate East Side neighborhood—characterized by small residential lots and local retail—would be substantially affected by the building’s height and massing.","The Architectural Board of Review granted project‑design approval to a 90‑unit, 4‑story mixed‑use building proposed for 418 N. Milpas/915–923 E. Gutierrez on April 14, 2025, after public testimony raised concerns about flood risk, liquefaction, traffic and shadowing. The vote passed 4–2 with two board members opposing.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: ABR meeting April 14, 2025 — minutes, consent ratifications and approvals

Board approves final plans for new second dwelling at 1308 Casique Street with glazing condition

Board grants final approval for 617 Bradbury Ave., with staff review of irrigation plan

Board grants project‑design approval for 523 W. Gutierrez 9‑unit AUD building with privacy condition

Architectural Board approves 4‑story, 90‑unit mixed‑use project at 418 N. Milpas and 915–923 E. Gutierrez with conditions