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Staff Hearing Officer approves front‑setback modification for garage addition at 1260 Northridge Road
Summary
The Staff Hearing Officer approved a front‑setback modification to allow a garage addition and modest infill at 1260 Northridge Road, citing steep topography, annexation easement constraints and existing nonconformities; the decision is appealable to the Planning Commission for 10 calendar days.
Tess Harris, the City of Santa Barbara staff hearing officer, approved on Aug. 6 a front‑setback modification for a proposed garage addition at 1260 Northridge Road after finding the lot is heavily constrained by steep slopes and a prior street easement.
Kelly Brodersen of the Community Development Department said the 1.84‑acre parcel is in the RS‑1A zone and is constrained because much of the existing house sits within the required 35‑foot front setback due to a 25‑foot street easement that dates to when the…
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