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Single Family Design Board continues 40 Loma Media Road second-story addition after neighbor privacy and safety concerns

Single Family Design Board (Santa Barbara City) · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Neighbors asked for story poles, engineering proof of hillside stability and clearer setbacks; applicant presented plans, soils report and caisson foundations; board voted to continue the project to the full board and requested additional materials and streetscape studies.

The Santa Barbara Single Family Design Board continued review of a proposed second-story addition and new three-car garage at 40 Loma Media Road after neighbors raised concerns about privacy, slope stability, tree removal and construction access.

Phaedra Gage of Sherry & Associates Architects presented the project and described a steep site on the Riviera between Loma Media Road and Alameda Padre Serra. The applicant said a soils report is on file and that foundations will be underpinned with…

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