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Architectural board grants final approval to winery tenant improvements at 205 Anacapa Street
Summary
The Architectural Board of Review granted final approval on Sept. 15 for tenant improvements to an existing single‑story winery at 205 Anacapa Street, including small additions, removal of an unpermitted exterior deck and conversion of storage space to a kitchen and tasting areas. The decision follows prior staff hearing officer coastal approval.
The Santa Barbara City Architectural Board of Review granted final approval on Sept. 15 to tenant improvements at 205 Anacapa Street, a single‑story winery that will get modest demolition and additions to create new restrooms, improved circulation and an on‑site kitchen and tasting area.
The project, presented by representatives of Anacapa (Tony Schonher and Jesse Finicum Schwartz) and Bosque Landscape Architecture (Graham Goldich), includes a 231‑square‑foot demolition and a 469‑square‑foot addition to Building A, conversion of Building C from storage and tasting to a kitchen, replacement of the trash enclosure, and removal of an unpermitted exterior deck and shade structure. Pursuant to AB 2097 the project proposes removal of the existing parking lot to accommodate outdoor dining and tasting areas, with a wood trellis and other landscape elements shown in the plans. Staff hearing officer approval of a coastal development permit was cited as granted on May 14, 2025; the board’s action today was a final design approval that must substantially conform to the plans previously granted.
Board discussion focused on materials, lighting and structural details for the trellis and screening elements. Applicants showed material samples (terracotta/porous breeze block sample, aged cedar, white building finish) and described concealed metal fasteners for the wooden trellis, reinforced masonry blocking, and a metal flashing cap expected to be powder‑coated to match the cedar. The landscape team said the planting scheme remains primarily native and was adjusted modestly to respond to the architectural changes. No members of the public spoke on the item; the project had no written comments.
Vice Chair Whelan praised the project’s landscape plan and responsiveness to prior comments, calling the porous breeze block “artful.” Board Member Anderson said the composition felt slightly busy and that the trellis height read high at the presented view; those concerns were noted but did not prevent approval. The board made clear that fasteners and flashing details should be concealed as presented.
The motion for final approval for 205 Anacapa Street passed by roll call vote (Chair Anderson: yes; Vice Chair Whelan: yes; Board Member Sovereign: yes; Board Member Anderson: yes). No conditions beyond conformity to the presented plans were recorded in the hearing minutes.
The board closed public comment and moved on to subsequent agenda items.
