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Single‑Family Design Board approves garage and rooftop ADU at 1726 Sir Few Drive with wrought‑iron railing condition
Summary
The Santa Barbara Single‑Family Design Board on Aug. 25 approved project design and final approval for an attached garage with a two‑bedroom ADU above at 1726 Sir Few Drive, with a condition that all railings be wrought iron matching the approved elevations.
The Santa Barbara Single‑Family Design Board on Aug. 25 approved project design approval and final approval for an attached garage with a two‑bedroom accessory dwelling unit above at 1726 Sir Few Drive. The motion included a condition that all railings be wrought iron and that the Juliet balcony details match the elevation shown rather than a more ornate manufacturer detail.
Board action came during the board's full meeting after a presentation from project representatives and staff. The project proposes demolishing an existing detached garage and constructing a 749‑square‑foot attached garage with a 749‑square‑foot ADU above. The applicant presented plans showing matching exterior materials, a Trex deck providing access to the ADU, and details for windows, wrought‑iron Juliet balconies, and a light fixture described as dark‑sky compliant.
The board cited prior approvals by the staff hearing officer for two front setback modifications and a garage size modification (approved 07/09/2025) and said the project conforms with neighborhood preservation and hillside design district findings required for final approval. Public comment and written correspondence were not submitted for this item.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the project with the railing condition. Staff advised the applicant that the 10‑calendar‑day appeal period would start and, absent an appeal, building permit submittal could proceed after the appeal period.
The board discussion included clarification that the stair railing would match the Juliet balcony railing style and that the manufacturer detail shown on the drawing would be replaced by the simpler railing shown on the elevation. The applicant confirmed materials and colors would match the existing residence, including lime plaster, a brown window/trim color, Owens Corning Desert Rose roofing, and Venetian paver stone for hardscape.
The board recorded no outstanding requests for further study or story poles for this item and directed staff to begin the appeal period.
