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Historic Landmarks Commission approves Los Patos Bridge demolition findings, directs stronger interpretive plaque
Summary
The commission approved demolition findings for the Los Patos Bridge based on the Planning Commission‑certified EIR, with mitigation measures including salvaging sandstone and an interpretive plaque. Commissioners asked for substantial plaque design, accessible signage, documentation (including a 3‑D scan) and further study of the roadway’s historic role.
The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission voted Nov. 19 to approve demolition findings for the Los Patos Way underpass (the Los Patos Bridge) following certification of an environmental impact report by the Planning Commission on Nov. 6, 2025. The approval includes mitigation measures described in the EIR and specific documentation requirements recommended by the HLC.
Eric Goodall, the city’s project engineer, walked the commission through demolition plans: the bridge and abutments will be removed, the railroad track area will be filled so tracks rest on engineered fill, and landscaping will replace previously proposed…
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