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Board approves yard wall at 669 Garcia and denies exterior spray foam at 1103 Canyon
Summary
The board approved a revised, lower yard wall and gates at 669 Garcia Street and separately denied exterior spray‑foam insulation on the primary facades for 1103 Canyon Road while approving window replacements and other repairs.
The board cleared two remaining agenda items with targeted decisions.
At 669 Garcia Street staff recommended and the board approved a revised design that lowered the yard wall to meet the maximum height and allowed a 4‑foot pedestrian gate and a 6‑foot vehicular gate; the demolition of a portion of a stone retaining wall was also approved. Supporters in the neighborhood spoke in favor of the revised wall for pedestrian safety and aesthetics.
At 1103 Canyon Road the board accepted staff recommendations to deny application of closed‑cell spray foam insulation on a primary facade because it traps moisture in adobe walls and is irreversible. The board approved replacement of primary‑facade windows (true divided‑light wood windows) and other repairs, subject to the noted material and detailing conditions; the applicant was encouraged to coordinate with the building department on gate and parapet height and to provide evidence for any alternative insulation product that is compatible with adobe.
Member Simmons moved the Canyon‑Road motion to deny spray foam with encouragement to present alternative, breathable products; the motion passed. Staff will follow up as needed on code and compatibility questions.
