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Board designates Arroyo Hondo Bridge as county historic landmark with minor legal description fix
Summary
The board confirmed the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s nomination and designated the Arroyo Hondo Bridge as a Santa Barbara County Historic Landmark, approving staff’s minor legal-description correction.
Gaviota Coast — The Board of Supervisors on March 4 confirmed the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s nomination and designated the Arroyo Hondo Bridge as Santa Barbara County Historic Landmark No. 58, with a staff-sought correction to the legal description.
Planning staff presented the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s finding that the 1919 Arroyo Hondo Bridge is an outstanding example of classical-revival bridge design and is historically significant for engineering, architectural and regional settlement reasons. Staff recommended that the legal description be corrected to reflect Mile Marker 40.98 rather than 41.05 in the resolution.
Keith Kaufman Gray, chair of HLAC, and a Caltrans representative affirmed that Caltrans coordinated with HLAC and supports the designation; HLAC noted Caltrans signed the nomination. Commissioners and board members discussed maintenance questions and whether Caltrans has long-term plans for the structure. Staff said Caltrans will consult HLAC regarding any repair or alteration requests and historically significant work, and that Caltrans has coordinated with HLAC during the nomination process.
Supervisor Hartman moved to approve the HLAC designation with the staff-recommended modification to the legal description; the board approved the action without objection. Staff said HLAC has funds available in future fiscal years to consider placing a plaque and will work with Caltrans on any structural or maintenance issues that arise.
