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Santa Barbara commission finds 1923 Figueroa Street duplex likely historic; denies consultantreport that sought removal from inventory
Summary
After more than two hours of public comment and discussion, the Historic Landmarks Commission refused to accept a consultant's report that would have removed a 1923 Craftsman duplex at 228 East Figueroa Street from the city's Historic Resources Inventory, meaning demolition will not proceed without further environmental review.
The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission voted on Dec. 18 to reject a consultantprepared historic-structures report that concluded a 1923 Craftsman duplex at 228 E. Figueroa St. did not qualify as a historic resource and recommended its removal from the city's Historic Resources Inventory.
The commission's vote came after a lengthy staff and consultant presentation, three public commenters urging preservation, and extended commissioner discussion. The motion to deny acceptance of the consultant report passed with a majority; the chair abstained.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the modest duplex contributes to the character and continuity of a transitional block near El Pueblo Viejo and several nearby structures of merit, and that demolition would require a fuller environmental review under CEQA. Denying the report means the…
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