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Architect Patrick Hausch presented a simplified design that replaces the existing metal siding and trellis with stained wood siding and a market umbrella intended to match or complement the storefront awning. The applicant emphasized natural materials and a softened streetside appearance.

Public comment included multiple speakers in support of retaining the parklet and its refreshed design; speakers said the parklet supports the business and the block’s vitality. Staff confirmed the project received preliminary Public Works review, but the commission asked staff to confirm a specific technical requirement (distance from curb cuts) as part of the return submittal.

Commission guidance and conditions included:

- Replace horizontal metal siding with vertical wood siding or equivalent that is visually compatible with El Pueblo Viejo.
- Use a simple market umbrella (solid color) — avoid scalloped/crenelated trims.
- Provide a solid color treatment or wrap for the K‑rail traffic barriers (several commissioners suggested white or another simple, neutral color rather than the existing orange).
- Applicant to return with color swatches and stamped Public Works approval or confirmation of compliance with any curb‑cut distance requirements.

The commission voted to continue the application so the applicant could supply material samples, color chips and final details; staff will confirm the public‑works technical review and whether any stamped approval notes can be provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Historic Landmarks Commission - August 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission continued a parklet design for the Press Room at 615 East Ortega, recommending vertical siding, a simple market umbrella, and a solid (preferred white) treatment or wrap for the traffic barriers; staff to confirm public‑works technical requirements.","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},6495119,"Commission continues Ghirardelli storefront mosaic and lighting plans after extended debate",439,3441000,3880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055&start=3441&end=3880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055/thumbnail_3441000.jpg","/articles/6495119/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Commission-continues-Ghirardelli-storefront-mosaic-and-lighting-plans-after-extended-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495119-262feb0d4ece95d1ec324868bfc43c79/orig.mp4?Expires=1770853911&Signature=eOPgL58HbAjP6ztviJJqqlUOSOmzM4cUOuKGXNG820t7lnTe55kMg9HmIRGsr6BrwwRmH5WJPCzs~~cv6S0DsLyDrnv0YiFRXznv6Cty~FCT~T6zaePlRO2uOfGtdHCiJaxAyuldVh1E~cBKIkcbYF4vH221KtGIDGap-ZpCSaGmuni73a3kZLJIMGAvmNo277E~imH4CcrsTOl3lucn3j3kYfy3lN3pb6GJK0btzxSbvgTTACeDpA7~jbbjKJ--alaZ5y27ZuKkyteMgZwhgfjZq2J2C9AN67lwroZP~wdrzQAnG4FGYPqjgnb546waPrLQwXTo0aWtl0Ur1XjxNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Landmarks Commission continued review Aug. 13 of a proposal for new pendant and string lighting and four mosaic panels in the recessed loggia at 509 State Street (El Pueblo Viejo landmark district), asking the applicant to restudy the artwork’s size, material and color and return with revised designs.

Applicant Linda Osmundson, senior development manager for Ghirardelli, presented designs that include four tiled mosaics on either side of the loggia, four decorative pendant fixtures, and string lights across the recessed area. Staff told the commission the city attorney considers the mosaics “murals” under the municipal sign ordinance, meaning the commission’s purview is limited to size and location rather than the content of the images.

Commission discussion: commissioners and members of the public debated whether the proposed panels read as advertising for a product (Ghirardelli ice-cream/sundae imagery) or as public art compatible with El Pueblo Viejo. Concerns focused on scale, finish and historic appropriateness:

- Multiple commissioners said the proposed imagery and scale were too large and recommended reducing the overall panel size and treating each panel as a framed niche rather than allowing the artwork to occupy the full height and width between columns. Several commissioners suggested studying more handcrafted or traditional execution (hand‑painted mural, stone mosaic, or larger traditional tiles) rather than the small rectangular commercial tile suggested in the applicant drawings.
- Some commissioners asked the applicant to consider reducing the panels’ vertical placement so key image elements sit closer to typical eye level of passersby or seated patrons.
- Commissioners generally supported the proposed pendant fixtures. The commission was split about the string lights; the commission held a separate straw poll and a recorded vote on whether to allow the proposed string lights as presented; the recorded vote favored allowing them.

After extended discussion the commission voted to continue the item and asked the applicant to redesign the panels consistent with HLC guidance: reduce the artwork footprint, consider a framed inset or other architectural surround, explore handcrafted mosaic or painted mural alternatives with materials and grout/coloring appropriate to the district, and return to the commission. The continuance also asked the applicant to provide material samples, color chips and specific mounting details when the item returns.","Commissioners continued review of proposed mosaics and exterior lighting at 509 State Street, asking the applicant to restudy size, material and color and to return with revised designs; commissioners unanimously supported the proposed pendant lights and were split on string lights and tile treatment.",{"_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},6495123,"Historic Landmarks Commission forwards Mills Act contracts and exceptions; recommends several approvals",510,2327000,2837000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055&start=2327&end=2837","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055/thumbnail_2327000.jpg","/articles/6495123/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Historic-Landmarks-Commission-forwards-Mills-Act-contracts-and-exceptions-recommends-several-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495123-ddeb5b31720b87e48babec277f5b2985/orig.mp4?Expires=1770853911&Signature=owV3eK3ULqqrNIlMfAr0SNJcTQG8YpDXZuw7z7We9fMjfHxTh9Xox1zi9je9iGOCSDX4no9Mb-dJk5OIj1F0xUEGetv92IiSIP0~eYuAfecMWfYUh7yriGIGRbdjfREa-cEemzaMB3vtT~bPXuSl4p7J9iy3S3dTeuWOanfNW7wf-dZLvZ5imJ8wYofHhiezxmcQEp8RQVQd-mceIaN7R9CBQfpcyI9VbPHEJFFzloQODXg3EMU93TKLipoGAWhdzfDDPxK4y5~qJDplZJm0E6iUh3aqcIWOcD-mhF0P3IILvXRrCEiAVmoLL-HBsW7PSjy7x~F-mde3acRwKq0OCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Landmarks Commission on Aug. 13 reviewed Mills Act contract applications and recommended multiple approvals and referrals. Staff said the proposed 10‑year rehabilitation plans meet the municipal code criteria (SBMC 30.157.0.145) and were reviewed by the HLC designation subcommittee on Aug. 5.

Staff summarized the program mechanics: the Mills Act is a 1972 state law that allows property owners to receive a property tax reduction for restoring and maintaining historic properties. The city adopted its Mills Act program in 2009 and updated rules in 2019. Staff told the commission the city currently has 83 active Mills Act contracts, an estimated annual revenue loss to the city of about $139,000 for existing contracts, and that with the current batch of eight new applications the estimated annual loss would be $152,584 — still under the city’s overall cap on revenue loss.

First action (HLC recommends Community Development Director approve): the commission recommended approval to the Community Development Director for Mills Act contracts and 10‑year rehabilitation plans for several designated properties that fall under city value thresholds. The group of properties recommended in that motion included 804 Moreno Road, 238 Cannon Drive, 615 East Valerio (Craftsman, 1925), 327 West Figueroa (transitional folk), and 1740 Overlook Lane (George Washington Smith House). The designation subcommittee reviewed the scopes and recommended that the scopes would successfully rehabilitate the buildings.

Second action (HLC refers exceptions / renewals to City Council): for properties exceeding the city’s property‑value limits or requesting renewal, the commission voted to refer applications to the City Council for exceptions or renewal approval. That group included 20 East Los Libos Street, 18 Calle Alamo, 234 Cannon Drive (exemption request), 4212 West Valerio Street (contract renewal), and 2012 Anacapa Street (contract renewal).

Commission action: the commission took roll‑call votes on the motions. The motions to recommend the director approve the first group and to refer the higher‑value/renewal contracts to City Council were both approved by recorded roll‑call votes with the members present voting in favor.

Why it matters: Mills Act contracts lower property taxes in exchange for owners completing rehabilitation work that preserves historic resources. Staff noted most applicants invest substantially more in physical rehabilitation than the estimated fiscal reduction; the program is intended to incentivize private investment in preservation. The commission’s recommendations move the applications forward to the director and City Council where required.","The commission recommended approval of several Mills Act rehabilitation plans and referred higher‑value or renewal contracts to City Council for exceptions, after staff and subcommittee review of scopes and city fiscal caps.",{"_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},6495128,"Historic Landmarks Commission designates 825 West Pedragosa Street a structure of merit",366,1597000,1963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055&start=1597&end=1963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055/thumbnail_1597000.jpg","/articles/6495128/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Historic-Landmarks-Commission-designates-825-West-Pedragosa-Street-a-structure-of-merit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495128-9866647daa8f6f93f5c378d8d0988d36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770853911&Signature=Q-4zXwglBehsCYwgv-PGB6lSMvTp2mE4jJS5LM1SMbM7o2R5KAv51~Hec7gZd7Pd2ncQhtEQWn-5mDuQjMn5mccC70WmAGU72bodFEZkGfVF0PAM-Q1wdKFS4SgimJOIEXTuCC~8hpabVwaVZUzI~aMqyrOl4te-WtnJT~cZ~tgE7UAZt-i5crwLSS5ZPZiNjakhVpIBW~O5s2ylicQclcgOCPYPBGk1vyb7YAHgJJpSjcmE~jZxYNIKa5kpr0o-t6Ixh21Ee9TxO-6JX5pRNxu0cxtYnoLXfYQsCPCDccKSnmpG9D4M7x84co4Q2skm-Et00q5ejFk0EZ-GEfpugQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Landmarks Commission voted Aug. 13 to adopt Resolution 2025‑12 designating 825 West Pedragosa Street — a small Tudor‑style house built in 1930 — as a structure of merit under city criteria.

Historic resources staff described the property as a 1930 Tudor Revival small‑house design that retains its character‑defining features, including a heavy wood plank front door with a viewing window, rounded arch portico, casement windows and a stucco chimney. Staff said the building was associated with the 1920s small‑house movement and retains \"excellent historic integrity\" of location and setting in a block that still shows its early‑20th‑century development pattern.

Catherine Gordon, identified in the hearing as the property owner, spoke in support of the nomination: \"This is our home, and we're very proud of it ... we would like to make it a historic landmark mainly so that nobody in the future ever tears it down.\" She told the commission she had modernized the house while preserving its character.

Commission discussion included comments noting the scarcity of smaller historic houses in that neighborhood and appreciation of staff research. A commissioner moved to adopt Resolution 2025‑12; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with all members recorded in favor.

The commission instructed staff to finalize and mail the signed resolution to the owner. The action establishes the structure of merit designation and does not itself impose alterations or rehabilitation requirements; those would be handled under separate permit or program processes.","The commission adopted Resolution 2025‑12 designating a 1930 Tudor‑style residence at 825 West Pedragosa Street as a historic structure of merit, following a staff presentation and supportive remarks from the property owner.",{"_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},6495134,"Historic Landmarks Commission accepts Phase I archaeological report for proposed State Street housing project",232,1034000,1266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055&start=1034&end=1266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579501-f81ba93db49a49019e7b6a9d71373055/thumbnail_1034000.jpg","/articles/6495134/Santa-Barbara-City/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Historic-Landmarks-Commission-accepts-Phase-I-archaeological-report-for-proposed-State-Street-housing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495134-0b1406227c6ad38dfb5d8ea510679618/orig.mp4?Expires=1770853911&Signature=NgezhGebiAc0NPlFd1nY0vjZnm9f7KWNzO6uIC1E-1IaVZ~bWcu~4~Yps4D1b~jL0juy-oGCQkV8xPOdFnOKg~C162i3xv2OXki0ri0Ag4l8aejSPyfGRVDMkwdkAT~tT8zhSd0~ht8Y2ZWyRr2FbZ2LxtW5QxUOvIHAbcffVjzv4l7QueB2u7cUIwO6U9dm7Q0C4aPWTHSZR1Sq7KU4gY4NkNFuBLkG1Z3QQnGc4ntuAIgZyZUiDB42EGy9l9-GLIUfpnJ3uBpVO6C85WlkgtsqaB0QGCM-TxHLLx74K8NbOwH1mUqrnTey4ntia6AERuflJuMABCQiIBjs4ReaHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Historic Landmarks Commission on Aug. 13 accepted a Phase I archaeological resources report for the proposed rental housing development at 3045/3845 State Street, directing a post‑demolition survey after buildings and paving are removed.

The acceptance clears the consultant report for the first review stage of the project, which proposes demolition of two commercial structures (a former Sears store and auto center) and construction of a 443‑unit rental housing development under the city’s Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) incentive program and state Senate Bill 330. The project description presented to the commission said the development would include two four‑story buildings with 31 studios, 189 one‑bedroom, 202 two‑bedroom, and 23 three‑bedroom units; 477 vehicle parking spaces and 443 bicycle spaces; and grading of roughly 46,000 cubic yards of cut and 44,600 cubic yards of fill in two phases.

Why it matters: the Phase I report is an early step under the city’s environmental and historic‑resources review. The consultant found evidence that required additional monitoring and follow‑up — not preservation constraints that would stop demolition — and recommended measures aimed at reducing risk to unknown buried resources during construction.

Ken Vitrano, senior cultural resources manager for Rincon/MarineCon Consultants (project consultant), told the commission the survey covered the area proposed for development and that, despite the property’s developed condition, \"in a disturbed context in one of the planters there were approximately 10 to 12 pieces of shell.\" He said the consultant recommended a worker‑awareness program and a post‑demolition survey once paving and buildings are removed so crews can inspect exposed soils and, if additional cultural materials are found, proceed under the city’s MESA process.

Case planner Patsy Price clarified for commissioners that the Phase I study area covered the parcel proposed for the new development (the southern parcel in the tentative parcel map). She said the northern parcel that would remain with the existing mall is not proposed for development and was not the focus of the Phase I report.

The report also noted the usual statutory protections in the event of human remains: \"the project is required to adhere to Public Resources Code procedures in case human remains are found,\" the consultant told the commission.

Commission action: a commissioner moved to accept the Phase I archaeological resources report; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll‑call vote. Commission roll call recorded every voting member as supporting the acceptance (Commissioners Dordon, Drury, Enzberg, Lundbeck, Lodge, Butler, Vice Chair Ullie, and Chair Grumbine; recorded vote: all Yes/Aye).

What happens next: the consultant’s recommended worker‑awareness program and a post‑demolition survey are intended to be implemented during demolition and early construction. If those follow‑up surveys reveal previously unknown archaeological deposits, standard city procedures for evaluation and mitigation would apply.","The Historic Landmarks Commission voted to accept a Phase I archaeological resources report for the proposed multi‑family development on State Street, noting a small number of disturbed shell fragments and directing a post‑demolition survey and standard worker awareness measures.","actionData","errors"]

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