COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

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1 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA MONTECITO BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPROVED MINUTES Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room Administration Building, 4 th Floor 105 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 Dorrine 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 Derrik Eichelberger - Vice Chair Dave Mendro Claire Gottsdanker John Watson Don Sharpe Dorrine Lee Johnson Sharon Foster Brian Banks - Hearing Support - Planner COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Zoraida Abresch NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 25 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None II. AGENDA STATUS REPORT: Item #2-13BAR , Peake Validation 223 East Mountain Road was continued to the April 21, 2014 MBAR meeting at the request of the applicant. Item # 6-14BAR , Navetta Addition and Remodel 634 Chelham Way, was dropped from the agenda at the request of the applicant. Item # 9-14BAR , Sternin Pool Cabana & Garage 485 Pimento Lane, was continued to the April 21, 2014 MBAR meeting at the request of the applicant.

2 Page 2 III. MINUTES: ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of (Echelberger, Johnson & Mendro abstained) to approve the minutes of February 10, 2014 as amended. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to continue the minutes of March 31, 2014 to the April 21, 2014 MBAR meeting. IV. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: None V. STAFF UP DATE: Brian Banks is sitting in for Zoraida Abresch. STANDARD AGENDA: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL Kimsey Trust 1. 14BAR Partial Demo Rebuild & Addtion 2075 Birnam Wood Drive 14LUP (Kimberley McCarthy Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Diana Kelly, agent for the owners, William & Nancy Kimsey, to consider Case No. 14BAR for preliminary/ final approval of a demolition of approximately 800 square feet of the existing residence and reconstruction/reconfiguration of that area, with the addition of 338 square feet, to the dwelling and 264 square feet to the attached garage. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,627 square feet with an attached garage of approximately 539 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 10 cubic yards of cut and approximately 10 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.00 acre parcel zoned 2-E- and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 2075 Birnman Wood in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 2/10/14) MBAR Comment: None ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0-1(Johnson abstained) to grant preliminary/final approval of 14BAR as submitted BAR Peake Validation 223 East Mountain Road 13LUP (Kimberley McCarthy Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of David Burke, architect for the owner, Laure Peake, to consider Case No. 13BAR for preliminary approval of a metal storage container (roll off) of approximately 153 square feet, a garden shed of approximately 35 square feet, fencing ranging from six to eight feet in height, an eight foot tall retaining wall with six feet of fence on top, a carport of approximately 216 square feet, and a hobby shop of approximately 88 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a permitted dwelling of approximately 800 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is 1.28 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 223 East Mountain Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 1/6/14, 1/27/14, 3/31/14)

3 Page 3 ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to continue 13BAR to the April 21, 2014 MBAR agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW Zohrabian Second Floor Addition 3. 13BAR Lanai, Covered Patio & Garage 1157 High Road 13CDP (J. Ritterbeck, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Lela Zablah, agent for the owner, Edward Zohrabian, to consider Case No. 13BAR for further conceptual review of construction of a new first and second story addition totaling 1,378 square feet to the existing single-family dwelling. The resulting dwelling will be 2,360 square feet and will also have a 237 square foot lower-level covered patio and a 396 sq.ft. upper-level uncovered and unenclosed patio/lanai and a 508 square foot attached 2-car garage. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 982 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 50 cubic yards of cut and approximately 50 cubic yards of fill. The property is a.20 acre foot parcel zoned 20-R-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1157 High Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 8/12/13, 1/6/14)(Appearance by Lelia Zablah, Edward Zohrabian) Public Comment: J Amy Brown, Kristi Siva (letter), Serena Carol, Steve Lingham, Carol Lingham, Donald Bennett, Cliff Lundberg, Stephen Hair-(2 Letters) 1. Appreciate changes; strong concerns about mass, bulk & scale 2. Revised design of second story is a step in the right direction 3. Need story poles for new design changes 4. Use good neighbor policies, try to set back more from east property line 5. Mass, bulk and scale is incompatible 6. Confusing fire department hammerhead requirement may not be needed 7. A good solution would be to pull structure forward on lot 8. The lot causes the problems move more forward on lot, use landing space for bedroom, etc 9. 6 foot setback is from walls, eaves encroach more leaving no room for screening & landscaping 10. Provide site plan showing dwellings on surrounding lots 11.Floor plan has lots of wasted space 12. Reduce second floor plate height from 10 to 8 The project received comments only. The project may return for further conceptual review/ preliminary approval with the consent of the planner.

4 Page BAR Thornton Addition & Accessory Structure 1381 East Valley Road 13LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Sophie Calvin, agent for the owner, Mr. John Thornton, to consider Case No. 13BAR for further conceptual review of an addition to the existing dwelling of approximately 184 square feet, convert garage into habitable space of approximately 410 square feet a new cabana of approximately 800 square feet, new carports of approximately 390 square feet and a new trellis of approximately 767 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,537 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 410 square feet (to be converted into habitable space). The proposed project will require approximately 125 cubic yards of cut and approximately 350 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.03 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 1381 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 11/18/13, 2/10/14)(Appearance by Sophie Calvin) 1. Lovely project 2. Cabana better and site design improved The project received comments only. (Mendro abstained) The project may return for preliminary/final approval with the consent of the planner BAR Rodriguez Addition & Garage 220 Olive Mill Road 14LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Xavier Cobain, agent for the owner, Frank Rodriguez, to consider Case No. 14BAR for further conceptual review of an addition of approximately 1,824 square feet to the existing single family residence and a new detached garage of approximately 795 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family residence of approximately 1,400 square feet and an attached 800 square foot residential second unit. Grading will be less than 50 cubic yards. The property is a.88 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 220 Olive Mill Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 2/24/14, 3/10/14)(Appearance by Xavier Cobain) 1. Appreciate changes; scale is better 2. Should clipping of gable be consistent? 3. Cupolas may be overdone; fewer is better 4. Arches and windows should relate on front elevation 5. This revised design with a 2 lower height is a great improvement 6. House looks much better, but floor plan is confusing and chaotic 7. Look at other designer s work that is similar for details (ex. Deane School at Westmont) 8. Study entry and make consistent with rest of elevation may not need columns 9. Need variation in fenestration 10. Suggest varying the size of the windows. 11. Restudy the amount sandstone used 12. Concerned about eaves/ gables 13. Site visit not needed 14. Landscape and lighting plans needed

5 Page 5 The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner BAR Navetta Addition and Remodel 634 Chelham Way (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Bernard Navetta, architect for the owners, Marco & Kimie Navetta, to consider Case No. 14BAR for a conceptual review of an addition and remodel to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 814 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,674 square feet and a detached garage of approximately 432 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 0.22 acre parcel zoned 7-R-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 634 Chelham Way in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to drop 14BAR from the MBAR agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update BAR Kapustiack New Single Family Dwelling 645 Para Grande Lane (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Robert Glazier, architect for the owners, John Kapustiack, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of a new single family dwelling of approximately 2,400 square feet and a detached carport of approximately 400 square feet. There are no structures currently on the parcel. The proposed project will require approximately 1,271 cubic yards of cut and approximately 1,599 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 3.33 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 645 Para Grande Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Robert Glazier) Good start; like the direction Inventive use of dwelling as it will be converted to accessory structure some day Good use of restraint in site planning The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner BAR Bessolo New Cabana & Covered Patio 2040 Birnam Wood Drive 14LUP (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jennifer Siemens, agent for the owners, John & Allegra Bessolo, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of a new cabana of approximately 442 square feet, a covered patio of 102 square feet and a breezway of approximately 160 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 4,198 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 658 square feet and a pergola of approximately 343 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately <50 cubic yards of cut and approximately <50 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.07 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 2040 Birnam Wood Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Jennifer Siemens)

6 Page 6 1. Fine project, no comments The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary/final approval with the consent of the planner. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL 9. 14BAR Sternin Pool Cabana & Garage 485 Pimento Lane 14LUP (Tammy Weber, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Adele Goggia, Harrison Design Assoc., architect for the owners, Robert Sternin, to consider Case No.14BAR for preliminary approval of a new detached garage of approximately of approximately 800 square feet and a cabana addition of approximately 100 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,499 square feet and a detached garage of approximately 400 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately15 cubic yards of cut and approximately 10 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.0 acre parcel zoned 20-R-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number , located at 485 Pimento Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued 1/27/14, 3/10/14) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to continue 14BAR to the April 21, 2014 MBAR agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW Crane Country Day School New Oak Quad Class Rooms, Raised Deck BAR Hard Scape & Landscape Improvements 1795 San Leandro Lane (Alex Tuttle, Planner ) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Heidi Jones, agent for the owners, Crane Country Day School, to consider Case No. 14BAR for conceptual review of new oak quad class rooms of approximately 6,890 square feet total, a raised deck of approximately 3,760 square feet 3,750 of hardscape and pathways and a 6 tall garden wall. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: Crane Country Day School Campus. The proposed project will require approximately 499 cubic yards of cut and approximately 140 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 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 Heidi Jones, Ken Radtke) Public Comment: Tim Stack 1. Overall approach is good; quad idea is fantastic 2. Need to determine where construction staging, parking & storage areas will be located for preliminary approval 3. Study site wall design to make sure not dominant 4. Landscaping is nice; white colored wall is not encouraged (40-50% reflectivity is ok) 5. Check roof plan for accuracy; need sections

7 Page 7 6. Angle of building layout feels utilitarian 7. Design is great for kids; love orientation to oaks 8. Study lower pitch on flat roofs 9. Consider other wall materials (wood, serpentine); clunky as designed 10. Details are important (materials/colors) The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner. There being no further business to come before the Montecito Board of Architectural Review Committee, Committee Member Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker, and carried by a vote of 7 to 0 that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2014 in the Santa Barbara County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California Meeting adjourned at 5:32 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2014\ DOCX