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After Negotiations, Supervisors Approve Revised Isla Vista Housing Project With More Parking
Summary
Following mediation with neighborhood appellants and the developer, the Board approved a revised Mission Isla Vista Partners housing project that increases parking roughly 50% (to approximately 36 spaces) and won formal support from local neighbors; the board adopted staff recommendations and denied the appeal.
After months of hearings, mediation and neighborhood meetings, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 9 approved a revised Mission Isla Vista Partners housing development in Isla Vista, resolving a long-running appeal filed by local neighbors.
Appellants Peggy and John Soutar, who had urged denial of the Planning Commission approval over safety and parking concerns, and applicant representatives (the Lomolino family and developer Lonnie…
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