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Historic Landmarks Commission accepts phase 1 report, finds Saint Mary's Seminary not eligible for landmark status
Summary
The commission voted to accept a phase 1 historic resources report concluding that Saint Mary's Seminary (1964 Los Canoas Road) "lacks sufficient integrity" to convey its significance and is not recommended eligible for listing at the local, state, or federal level.
The Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission on Feb. 25 accepted a phase 1 historic resources report for Saint Mary's Seminary, concluding the property is not eligible for landmark designation.
John Mullen, representing owner Charles Rich, told the commission the property — renamed Valanor under new ownership — will continue to operate under the existing conditional use permit for religious purposes as a Christian retreat center and that the owner does not intend to add new structures. Mullen said…
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