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ARB gives preliminary approval to revised 333 Linden Ave design after lot‑line adjustment and neighbor concerns
Summary
The board granted preliminary approval to a revised 3,866 sq ft two‑story residence at 333 Linden Avenue, accepted a lot‑line adjustment increasing the lot to about 7,573 sq ft, and asked the applicant to return with light cut sheets and follow-up on demolition of an encroaching garage; a neighbor raised concerns about scale and possible short‑term rental use.
At its Nov. 13, 2025 meeting the Carpinteria City Architectural Review Board provided preliminary approval for the revised proposal for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 333 Linden Avenue, with the applicant instructed to return with required cut sheets and any follow‑up items.
Planner Cindy told the board the revised proposal calls for a 3,866 square‑foot residence (3,434 sf living area plus a 432 sf attached two‑car garage). Changes since the last review include a modest net increase in residence square footage (+183 sf), a slightly larger garage (+6 sf), and a reduction in maximum height by about 7 inches through lower plate heights in some areas. The project now incorporates a lot‑line adjustment…
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