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Commission approves façade improvements at 433 Alisal Road; DRC conditions include pretreated copper and display-case transparency
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a development permit for façade improvements at 433 Alisal Road (433 Bridal/Alisal Road), finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA; DRC-recommended conditions include pretreated standing-seam copper roofing and 50% transparency for interior display cases.
The Solvang Planning Commission unanimously approved a development permit Aug. 3 to allow façade improvements to an existing elevator/tower structure at 433 Alisal Road (APN 139193011). Staff described a proposed re-skin using stucco, 0.5" timbers and a standing-seam copper roof; because the work affects fewer than 10,000 square feet of an existing structure, staff said the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Guideline §15301.
Rafael, community development director, described the DRC's conditions of approval: the copper seam roof must be pretreated to achieve an aged finish consistent with existing elements, and interior display cases must maintain a minimum 50% transparency so they are not obstructed by signage. Applicant Adam Firestone said the copper was chosen for durability and to better match village architecture: "Canvas is just such a tough material in this town ... so the copper ... ages quickly in this climate as you guys know," Firestone said when explaining the choice to replace a canvas awning.
Commissioner 10 moved to approve the development permit and Commissioner 4 seconded; the motion passed 5-0.
