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Architectural board clears three housing projects; conditions include irrigation plan, opaque windows and solid railing
Summary
The Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review approved or finalized design actions on three smaller housing projects: a 9‑unit infill at 523 W. Gutiérrez, final approval for a remodel/addition at 617 Bradbury with a required irrigation plan, and final approval of a two‑unit residential addition conditioned on opaque upper‑story windows.
The Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review took action on three separate housing items during the meeting, approving or finalizing design decisions and adding conditions on details the board said require further clarification.
Votes at a glance
- 523 West Gutiérrez Street (Project 0.1): The board approved project design for a three‑story, nine‑unit building proposed to replace a single‑family house and accessory structures. The proposal includes an average unit size of about 597 square feet, eight car parking spaces, nine bicycle parking spaces, and two income‑restricted units (one very low, one moderate). The board’s approval included a specific condition that the third‑floor south balcony railing be constructed solid (rather than open) to increase privacy for an adjacent neighbor. The board recorded the motion and voted to approve the design.
- 617 Bradbury Avenue (Project…
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