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1 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA MONTECITO Santa Barbara County BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPROVED MINUTES Engineering Building, Room 17 Planning Commission Hearing Room 123 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA (805) Don Sharpe Sam Maphis - Chair Dave Mendro Derrik Eichelberger - Vice Chair Claire Gottsdanker Zoraida Abresch - Supervising Planner John Watson Sharon Foster - MBAR Secretary Dorinne Lee Johnson The regular meeting of the Santa Barbara County Montecito Board of Architectural Review Committee was called to order by the Chair, Sam Maphis, at 2:00 P.M., in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17,123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Sam Maphis - Chair Don Sharpe Dave Mendro Claire Gottsdanker John Watson Dorinne Lee Johnson Sharon Foster Nicole Lieu Alex Tuttle - Hearing Support - Planner II - Planner III COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Derrik Eichelberger - Vice Chair Zoraida Abresch - Supervising Planner NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 15 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Kellam de Forest asked if there would be story poles for the Miramar. Sam Maphis stated that a site visit with story poles would take place before the Miramar project goes to the Montecito Planning Commission. The minutes of August 25, 2014 will be amended to reflect this change. II. AGENDA STATUS REPORT: C-1. 14BAR Argyropoulos Garage, Cabana and Storage Schoolhouse Road was added to the agenda. #4. 14BAR Sutter Living Trust Addition Demo, Remodel and New Pool Cabana 655 Para Grande Lane was continued to the November 3, 2014 MBAR meeting at the request of the applicant. #12. 14BAR Westmont Verizon Communications Wireless Facility- 955 La Paz Road

2 Page 2 Was continued to the October 20, 2014 MBAR meeting at the request of the applicant. III. MINUTES: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of (Sharpe abstained, Eichelberger absent) to: approve the September 22, 2014, minutes as amended. IV. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: None V. STAFF UPDATE: Nicole Lieu and Alex Tuttle are substituting for Zoraida Abresch CONSENT AGENDA: C-1. 14BAR Argyropoulos Garage, Cabana and Storage 1321 Schoolhouse Road 14LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Smith, architect for the owner, Demetri Argyropoulos, to consider Case No. 14BAR for final approval on consent of a new approximately 561 square foot pool cabana, remodel of the existing 572 square foot garage (re-orientation of the doors), new 6 high x 60 length privacy wall & new trellis. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 4,063 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 525 square feet (to be converted into new cabana), and a detached guest house of approximately 210 square feet. The proposed project will not require cut and approximately 50 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1321 Schoolhouse Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 3/31/14, 4/21/14, 5/5/14, 6/30/14, 7/14/14) (Continued from 3/31/14, 4/21/14, 5/5/14, 6/30/14, 7/14/14, 8/25/14)(Appearance by Tom Smith) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of (Maphis abstained Eichelberger absent) to grant final approval on consent of 14BAR as modified. Applicant needs to match materials & colors. The wall is to be 6 foot maximum in height. Caesar Second Story Addition 1. 13BAR & Deck Addition 2286 Sycamore Canyon Road 14LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Larry Graves, architect for the owners, Luann & Darren Caesar, to consider Case No. 13BAR for final approval of a second story addition of approximately 1,160 square feet to the existing single family dwelling, and a attached garage if approximately 253 square feet and addition to the existing deck of approximately 100 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: single family dwelling of approximately 2,042 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 445 square feet and a deck of approximately 202 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.88acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 2286 Sycamore Canyon in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 1/6/14, 2/24/14)(Appearance by Larry Graves) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of (Eichelberger Absent, Sharpe & Johnson abstained) to grant final approval of 13BAR with the west hedge to remain to screen second story.

3 Page 3 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL 2. 14BAR Kramp Detached Garage & Accessory Building 667 Cold Springs Road 14LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Scott Branch, architect for the owner, David Kramp, to consider Case No. 14BAR for preliminary/final approval of a new detached garage of approximately 800 square feet and an accessory building of approximately 410 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,680 square feet and a detached garage of approximately 605 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.91 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 667 Cold Springs Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 2/10/14, 6/30/14, 8/11/14, 8/25/14)(Appearance by Scott Branch, Laurel Brady) 1. Clean up existing vegetation 2. Sandstone wall shall be real sandstone and not faux 3. Show details on gate ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Watson and carried by a vote of (Maphis & Sharpe abstained, Eichelberger absent) to grant final approval of 14BAR as revised with details. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW San Leandro Trust Addition 3. 14BAR Remodel and Conversion 1690 San Leandro Lane 14CDH (Ryan Cooksey, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jennifer Siemens, agent for the owner, San Leandro Trust, to consider Case No. 14BAR for further conceptual review of a remodel and addition of approximately 372 square feet to the existing single family dwelling and the conversion of the existing carriage house of approximately 1,368 square feet to a barn (enclosing approximately 2,090 square feet). The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,134 square feet, a detached guesthouse of approximately 440 square feet guesthouse, a detached carport & pool house of approximately 1,693 square feet, a carriage house of approximately 1,368 square feet, a stable of approximately 655 square feet, a greenhouse of approximately 46 square feet, a chicken coop of approximately 126 square feet and a lath house of approximately 170 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 4.01acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1690 San Leandro Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued, not heard, 8/11/14, 8/25/14)(Appearance by Jennifer Siemens, Mary Andrulaitis) 1. Kellam de Forrest 1. Consider extending porch & posts on entry at south elevation 2. Regret closing barn; but ok to enclose 3. Concern with smaller entry on main house 4. Would like to see original drawing of south elevation (main house) bring drawing if available 5. Planner to historic report to MBAR members 6. In favor of protection over front door if it doesn t look odd 7. would like to keep entry way as is 8. barn is ok as presented

4 Page 4 The project received comments only (Maphis & Eichelberger absent, Mendro abstained). The project can return for further conceptual, preliminary approval review with planner approval. Sutter Living Trust Addition 4. 14BAR Demo, Remodel and New Pool Cabana 655 Para Grande Lane 14LUP (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Steve Fort, agent for the owner, Sutter Living Trust, to consider Case No. 14BAR for further conceptual review of an addition of approximately 612 square feet to the first floor existing single family dwelling, addition of a new pool house/cabana of approximately 686 square feet and the remodel of approximately 635 square feet an existing workshop. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling a two story single family dwelling of approximately 4,202.5 square feet total, an attached garage of approximately square feet and a workshop of approximately 685 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 650 cubic yards of cut and approximately 560 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.45 acre parcel zoned 3-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 655 Para Grande Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 7/14/14, 8/25/14) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Eichelberger absent) to continue the project 14BAR the MBAR meeting of November 3, 2014 at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update. Gardenland Properties, LLC 5. 14BAR New Two Story Single Family Dwelling 809 Romero Canyon Road 14LUP (Julie Harris, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Steve Fort, agent for the owner, Gardenland Properties, LLC, to consider Case No. 14BAR for further conceptual review of a new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 4,086 square feet, the second floor being approximately 291 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a 998 square foot residence (to be converted to a residential second unit), a hobby room, located above the residential second unit, of approximately 187 square feet and detached workshop of approximately 455 square feet and a detached garage of approximately 1,079 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 550 cubic yards of cut and approximately 1350 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 5.94 acre foot parcel zoned 5- E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 809 Romero Canyon Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.( Continued from 7/14/14)(Appearance by Steve Fort, Chris Belanger) 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Tower is out of proportion to residence ( but may not be bad) 2. Regarding the tower; taking the glazing down to finish floor may not be best; bringing sill height up would be more practical 3. Concerned with window alignment on east elevation 4. Glazing on tower is a concern 5. Applicant to return with neighboring structures shown on site plan 6. Add landscaping north of project near entry to screen from driveway serving northerly neighbor s 7. Tower approval would be due to site specific characteristics (lot size, home location, existing mature vegetative screening)

5 Page 5 8. Lowering tower 2-4 feet would improve design 9. Restudy windows (style, number of panes, glazing height) 10. Bring landscape plan 11. Appreciate work done on tower 12. Reduce windows to avoid lantern effect 13. Tower and roof pitch of residence should have the same pitch 14. Landscape- add plant materials with height near gate 15. Bring photo s of view from tower The project received comments only (Maphis & Eichelberger absent). The project may return for preliminary approval with planner approval. Olsten Montecito Trust 6. 14BAR Demo, New Single Family Dwelling and Garage 1154 Channel Drive 14LUP (J. Ritterbeck, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Matthew Ewing, architect for the owner, Olsten Montecito Trust, to consider Case No. 14BAR for further conceptual review of new two story single family dwelling with the first floor being approximately 2,150 square feet, the second floor being approximately 1,600 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 800 square feet and a detached studio of approximately 600 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 3,802 square feet total (to be demolished) and an attached garage of approximately 520 square feet (to be demolished). The proposed project will require approximately <50 cubic yards of cut and approximately <50 cubic yards of fill. The property is a.44 acre parcel zoned 1-E- 1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1154 Channel Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 5/5/14, 8/25/14)(Appearance by Matthew Ewing, Thiep Cung) Public Comments: Sophie Calvin, Eric Stille David Cornwall Susan Petrovich Michael Hair 1. House design obstructs public views of the mountains from Channel Drive 2. Project would set bad precedent for blocking mountain views 3. Consider breaking up the 2 nd story to leave a portion open to maintain views 4. Project would completely eliminate certain private views of the ocean 5. Project is inconsistent with design guidelines 6. Contemporary style may work, but not as currently designed; though one MBAR member is against contemporary style in any design in this neighborhood. The project received comments only (Mendro & Eichelberger absent). The project can return for further conceptual review. (Maphis, Mendro, Gottsdanker, Watson, & Johnson present for the site visit, Eichelberger & Sharpe absent)

6 Page BAR Gilson Additions 1160 Summit Road 14CDP (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Steve Willson, agent for the owner, Robert Gilson, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review/preliminary approval of and addition of approximately 443 square feet to the first floor and approximately 185 square feet to the second floor of the existing single family dwelling. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 2,515 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 439 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.85 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1160 Summit Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. 1. Main house west façade- reference New England building for design of trim board 2. Could be more successful if you lower ridge of addition 3. Colors and detail to match existing 4. Study rake trim ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Maphis Eichelberger absent) to grant preliminary approval of 14BAR The project may return for final on consent with planner approval BAR Howe Remodel & Addition 848 Picacho Lane 14LUP (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Smith, architect for the owner, Mike Howe, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of an addition of approximately 400 square feet to the first floor of the existing single family dwelling. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a three story single family dwelling of approximately 4,319 square feet (total) and an attached garage of approximately 710 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 300 cubic yards of cut and will not require grading. The property is a 2.19 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 848 Picacho Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Tom Smith) Kellam de Forest 1. Due to extent of work that would be required, consider fixing details (such as door placement) 2. Bring clear details (photo s etc.) 3. Consider red tile roof 4. Nice, but need to see details 5. Clean it up 6. Mass/bulk/scale ok 7. Show consistency of style 8. Retain recessed window s 9. Consider detailing original design 10. Consider maintain simplicity of design 11. Move design style in a convincing direction

7 Page 7 The project received comments only (Maphis & Eichelberger absent). The project can return for further conceptual review. Crane Country Day School As- Built Yurt, Decks 9. 14BAR Trellis, Landscaping and Wooden Walkway 1795 San Leandro Lane 13CDP (Alex Tuttle Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Heidi Jones, agent for the owner, Crane Country Day School, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of an as-built Yurt structure of approximately 706 square feet, associated decks, trellis, landscaping and a wooden boardwalk. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: Crane Country Day School and associated buildings. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 4.12 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1795 San Leandro Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Charles Watson, Ken Radtke, Elena Frasier, Heidi Jones) 1. Kellam de Forest MBAR Comment: 1. Not architecturally appropriate to the rest of the campus 2. Given context of yurt w/in playground space it is ok 3. Check on safety structure 4. Architecturally ok because it s located away from other buildings 5. Acceptable but not ideal 6. Creative for the students 7. Consider adding vines or solar cover to trellis 8. Given the context and use and lack of visibility, yurt is ok The project received comments only (Maphis & Eichelberger absent). The project can return for preliminary/final approval with planner approval BAR Halper Addition & Accessory Structure 1419 East Mountain Drive 14LUP (Nicole Lieu Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Ochsner, architect for the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Halper, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of additions to the existing two story single family dwelling with approximately 550 square feet to the first floor, and an addition of approximately 165 square feet to the second floor. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 6,082 square feet, with the first floor being approximately 2,600 square feet, and the second story being approximately 3,482, a detached garage of approximately 842 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 200 cubic yards of cut and approximately 200 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.01 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1419 East Mountain Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Ray Ames) 1. Correct the square footage on the plans 2. Study stair detail, look at one of the stair cases at the El Paseo 3. Milky glass or other non-reflective glass for roof 4. Come back w/perimeter landscape shown 5. Show how hardscape ties in greenhouse 6. What is mechanical for greenhouse?

8 Page 8 The project received comments only (Maphis & Eichelberger absent, Mendro abstained). The project can return for preliminary/final approval on consent with planner approval. Rautiola Pool Cabana BAR and Outdoor Dining Area 645 El Bosque Road 14LUP (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Diana Kelly, agent for the owner, Sarah Binah Rautiola, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review/preliminary approval of a new cabana of approximately 528 square feet and an outdoor dining area of approximately 150 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,305 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 644 square feet and an attached greenhouse conservatory of approximately 140 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 15 cubic yards of cut and approximately 15 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.51 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 645 El Bosque Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Diana Kelly) 1.Kellam de Forest 1. Project description needs to be updated to reflect all project elements 2. Existing building is board and batt and additions are plaster; need to be unified in design 3. New work should tie into existing architecture better, materials should be consistent 4. Chain link trash enclosure should be re-studied 5. Solar panels should be screened; bring photos of area to determine level of landscape screening required 6. Show neighboring residential structures on plans to provide context 7. Site planning is acceptable 8. Stucco columns in new addition should be re-studied 9. Return for Preliminary Approval before the full Board The project received comments only (Eichelberger absent). The project can return for preliminary approval with planner approval BAR Westmont Verizon Communications Wireless Facility 955 La Paz Road 14CUP (Melissa Mooney Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jay Higgins, agent for the owner, Dave Mebane for Verizon Wireless, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of a new telecommunications facility of approximately 500 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: Westmont College and associated buildings. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a +50 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Numbers , , located at 955 La Paz Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Eichelberger absent) to continue the project 14BAR the MBAR meeting of October 20, 2014 at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update.

9 Page BAR Dupont Remodel and Attached Garage 700 Romero Canyon Road (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Mark Kirkhart, architect for the owner, Dieter John Dupont, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of an addition of approximately 1,555 square feet to the existing single family dwelling and a new attached garage of approximately 625 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,947 square feet, a guesthouse of approximately 450 square feet and a shed of approximately 300 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.06 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 700 Romero Canyon Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Mark Kirkhart) 1. Show adjacent structures on plans 2. Show required parking outside of front setback 3. Joint between addition and existing structure should be separated; restudy The project received comments only (Eichelberger & Johnson absent). The project can return for preliminary approval with planner approval. There being no further business to come before the Montecito Board of Architectural Review Committee, Committee Member Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe, and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Eichelberger & Mendro absent) that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 20, 2014 in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California Meeting adjourned at 6:49 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2014\ DOCX