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Board approves final design for Monteria Village affordable housing redevelopment
Summary
The Architectural Board approved final plans for a 52‑unit affordable housing redevelopment at 305 Rancheria Street, concluding project design review and allowing the Housing Authority to advance tax-credit and permit steps.
The Santa Barbara Architectural Board of Review voted Oct. 27 to grant final approval to Monteria Village, a proposed 52‑unit affordable housing redevelopment located at 305 Rancheria Street and 512–524 West Montecito Street.
Rob Fredericks, executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara, told the board Monteria Village replaces public housing built in the early 1970s and addresses outdated infrastructure. "We're excited to move this forward and get it moved into the building department so that we can get our tax credits and move forward with the needed work," Fredericks said.
Architect Sarah Shelton of RM Design Group outlined minor refinements made since project design approval, including simplified corbel shapes at balcony openings, adjusted paint palette to harmonize south elevations, and small trellis and vent refinements. Shelton described an entrance move for a recreation room that resulted in a larger entry canopy designed to break up vertical massing and better center the recreation-room entrance.
Board members expressed support for the project. Several praised the quality of the design adjustments; one member reiterated a preference to remove corbels but said the team’s simplifications were acceptable. The board found the final plans in substantial conformance with the previously approved project design and voted to approve final plans so the Housing Authority can proceed with building permit submittal and tax-credit schedules.
The board’s approval was recorded as a final-approval motion; members noted an ongoing need for typical permit-level coordination (roof, mechanical and flashing details) before issuance of building permits.
