COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA MONTECITO Santa Barbara County BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPROVED MINUTES Engineering Building, Room 17 123 East Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 568-2000 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 Planning Commission Hearing Room 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 Don Sharpe Dave Mendro Claire Gottsdanker John Watson Dorinne Lee Johnson Sharon Foster Zoraida Abresch - Hearing Support Supervisor - Supervising Planner COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 12 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None AGENDA STATUS REPORT: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to: approve the changes to the June 2, 2014 agenda. Item 4. 13BAR-00000-00247 - Tortorici New Two Story Single Family Dwelling Garage, Pool Cabana & Accessory Structure, 639 Hot Springs Road- Continued to the June 16, 2014 MBAR meeting. Item 5. 14BAR-00000-00052 - Leonard New Two Story Single Family Dwelling - 999 La Paz Road- Continued to the June 16, 2014 MBAR meeting. Item 6. 13BAR-00000-00254 -Peake Validation - 223 East Mountain Road- Continued to the June 16, 2014 MBAR meeting. II. MINUTES: Watson moved, seconded by Mendro and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to: approve the May 5, 2014 minutes as amended. MINUTES: Watson moved, seconded by Mendro and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to: continue the May 19, 2014 minutes to the June 16, 2014 MBAR meeting.
Page 2 III. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: None IV. STAFF UPDATE: None CONSENT AGENDA: C-1. 114BAR-00000-00061 Kapustiack New Single Family Dwelling 645 Para Grande Lane 14LUP-00000-00113 (J. Ritterbeck, Planner 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Robert Glazier, architect for the owners, John Kapustiack, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00061 for final approval on consent 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 011-120-065, located at 645 Para Grande Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 4/7/14, 4/21/14, 5/19/14)(Appearance by Robert Glazier) 1. Oak tree replacement as indicated. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Eichelberger and carried by a vote of 7-0 to grant final approval on consent of 14BAR-00000-00061. C-2. 13BAR-00000-00158 Goodman Addition & Garage 897 Park Lane 13LUP-00000-00394 (Ryan Cooksey, Planner 568-2026) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Steve Welton, agent for the owners, Robert & Lori Goodman, to consider Case No. 13BAR-00000-00158 for final approval on consent of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 2,364 square feet, a new detached garage of approximately 756 square feet and an attached loggia of approximately 679 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,899 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 679 square feet (to be demolished). The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.27 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-060-052, located at 897 Park Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 8/26/13, 5/5/14, 5/19/14) (Appearance by Steve Welton) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Eichelberger and carried by a vote of 7-0 to grant final approval on consent of 13BAR-00000-00158 as presented. STANDARD AGENDA: FINAL APPROVAL American Riviera Bank 1. 14BAR-00000-00088 ATM, Signage and New Awning 525 San Ysidro Road 14SCC-00000-00010 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Natalie Cope, agent for the owners, American Riviera Bank, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00088 for final approval of a new ATM Machine with signage of approximately 3 x1 3 and a new awning. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: Commercial Buildings. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.32 acre foot parcel zoned
Page 3 CN and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-200-83 located at 525 San Ysidro Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 5/19/14)(Appearance by Natalie Cope) 1.Approved as originally located and proposed. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to grant final approval of 14BAR-00000-00088. 2. 14BAR-00000-00087 SBC Properties LTD Remodel and Addition 844 San Ysidro Lane 14LUP-00000-00149 (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Peter Becker, architect for the owner, George Isaac, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00087 for preliminary/final approval of an addition of approximately 628 square feet, a new garage of approximately 315 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 4,752 square feet total, a pool cabana of approximately 920 square feet, a pool equipment area of approximately 115 square feet and a detached garage of approximately 720 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.93 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-110-019, located at 844 San Ysidro Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 5/5/14)(Appearance by Peter Becker, Tom Henson) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Watson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Eichelberger absent) to grant preliminary/final approval of 14BAR-00000-00087 as presented. 3. 14BAR-00000-00058 Genovese Additions/Conversions 710 Romero Canyon 14LUP-00000-00084 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Smith, architect for the owners, John Genovese to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00058 for final approval of an addition to the single family dwelling of approximately 161square feet and an addition to the existing basement of approximately 90 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,861 square feet, a basement of approximately 627 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 550 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.25 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 155-050-011, located at 710 Romero Canyon in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 3/31/14, 5/5/14)(Appearance by Tom Smith) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Eichelberger absent) to grant final approval with landscaping as amended of 14BAR-00000-00058. Tortorici New Two Story Single Family Dwelling 4. 13BAR-00000-00247 Garage, Pool Cabana & Accessory Structure 639 Hot Springs Road 14LUP-00000-00005 (Megan Lowery, Planner 568-2517) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Robert Irvine, agent for the owners, Peter & Susan Tortorici, to consider Case No. 13BAR-00000-00247 for final approval of a two story new single family residence, with the first floor being approximately 4,227 square feet, the second floor being approximately 797 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 768 square feet, a pool cabana of approximately 800 square feet, an artist studio of approximately 797 square feet and an accessory structure of approximately 200 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family residence of
Page 4 approximately 1,872 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 284 square feet, (all to be demolished). The proposed project will require approximately 1,707 cubic yards of cut and approximately 616 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.17 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-130-012, located at 639 Hot Springs Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District (Continued from 12/16/14, 3/31/14, 4/21/14, 5/19/14) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to continue 13BAR-00000-00247 to the June 16, 2014 agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update. 5. 14BAR-00000-00052 Leonard New Two Story Single Family Dwelling 999 La Paz Road 14LUP-00000-00075 (J. Ritterbeck, Planner 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Ochsner, architect for the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00052 for final approval of a new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 7,815 square feet, the second floor being approximately 212 square feet, a basement of approximately 800 square feet, a detached garage of 800 square foot, understory accessory structure of 800 square foot, a swimming pool of approximately 1,080 square foot, sports courts and hardscaping and landscaping improvements. No structures exist on the property. All structures destroyed by the fire. The proposed project will require approximately 4,800 cubic yards of cut and approximately 4,800 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 3.7acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-060-003, located at 999 La Paz Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 3/31/14, 5/19/14) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to continue 13BAR-00000-00052 to the June 16, 2014 agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL 6. 13BAR-00000-00254 Peake Validation 223 East Mountain Road 13LUP-00000-0474 (Kimberley McCarthy Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of David Burke, architect for the owner, Laure Peake, to consider Case No. 13BAR-00000-00254 for preliminary/final 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 013-050- 008, located at 223 East Mountain Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 1/6/14, 1/27/14, 3/31/14,4/7/14, 4/21/14, 5/19/14) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Sharpe absent) to continue 13BAR-00000-00254 to the June 16, 2014 agenda at the request of the applicant. Please see Agenda Status Update.
Page 5 7. 14BAR-00000-00094 Taylor/Link Addition 1160 Mesa Road 14LUP-00000-00166 (Kimberley McCarthy Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Wade Davis Design, architects for the owners, Jill Taylor and Ray Link, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00094 for preliminary approval of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 1,227 square feet, demolition of approximately 30 square feet, a carport of approximately 180 square feet and a detached storage structure of approximately 25 square feet adjacent to the new carport. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,573 square feet and an attached garage of 498 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 0.29 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-121-013, located at 1160 Mesa Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 5/19/14)(Appearance by Akiko Wade Davis, Jim Davis) 1. MBAR has concerns with a gate in front of the right-of-way and creating an impediment to the walking path ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Mendro and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant preliminary approval of 14BAR-00000-00094, with applicant to eliminate gate within right of way. The project may return for final approval with the approval of the planner. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW 8. 13BAR-00000-00167 Nieberle Garage & Accessory Structure 611 Oak Grove Drive 13LUP-00000-00295 (J. Ritterbeck, Planner 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Ochsner, architect for the owner, Glenn Nieberle, to consider Case No. 13BAR-00000-00167 for further conceptual review of a new detached garage of approximately 780 square feet and an accessory structure (specific use currently undefined) of approximately 256 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,573 square feet and an existing guesthouse of approximately 492 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 45 cubic yards of cut and approximately 45 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.04 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-140-016, located at 611 Oak Grove Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 9/9/13)(Appearance by Tom Ochsner, Kris Kimple) 1. MBAR is concerned about the safety of those traveling along East Valley Road. That this property has two curb cuts along East Valley Road that excessive. 2. One member thought the eastern curb cut on East Valley road should be removed; another thought the western curb cut on East Valley which seemed excessive. 3. A lot of paving could be eliminated if the garage were moved closer to sfd 4. Like the landscaping and architectural design 5. Would like to see the garage farther from the western property line 6. Architecture is greatly improved 7. Very nice landscape design The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner. (Johnson abstained from the discussion)
Page 6 9. 14BAR-00000-00090 O Brien Goldman As-Built 1337 Virginia Road 14CDP-00000-00029 (Megan Lowery, Planner 568-2517) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Scott Branch, architect for the owners, Sharon O Brien Goldman, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00090 for further conceptual review of an as-built garage conversion of approximately 475 square feet, an as- built addition of approximately 945 square feet and a proposed new addition of approximately 171 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 624 square feet and a garage of approximately 475 square feet (converted to the living room space). The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.02 acre parcel zoned 7-R-2 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-660-004, located at 1337 Virginia Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 5/5/1)(Appearance by Scott Branch, Michelle O Brian Goldman, Shey O Brian,) 1. Project is moving in the correct direction 2. Tandem parking solution provides greatest opportunity for landscaping 3. Like the old school look 4. Good concept 5. South side of property ok to encroach as proposed 6. Parking runners great look 7. Like idea of pedestrian walkway in front of property 8. Study driveway solutions 9. Expand landscaping on east, west and south sides of entry area. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner. 10. 14BAR-00000-00104 Berg New Single Family Dwelling 1355 Oak Creek Canyon (No Planner Assigned) RMZ Request of Jock Sewall, architect for the owners, Erik & Jennifer Berg, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00104 for conceptual review of a new single family dwelling of approximately 5,700 square feet, a basement an attached garage of approximately 800 square feet and a detached guesthouse of approximately 800 square feet. No structures currently exist on the parcel. The proposed project will require approximately 1,460 cubic yards of cut and approximately 1,680 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 5.07 a parcel zoned RMZ and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-280-023, located at 1355 Oak Creek Canyon in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Jock Sewall, Jarrett Gorin) 1. In October 2013 the applicant received final approval for the exact project being considered today, therefore, all the MBAR members are in agreement. No action taken. The project may return for preliminary/final approval on consent with the planners consent. (Johnson & Eichelberger abstained from the discussion) 11. 14BAR-00000-00110 Kohn Remodel and Addition 2076 China Flat Road 14LUP-00000-00185 (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Ron Frink, architect for the owners, A. Eugene Kohn, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00110 for conceptual review and preliminary approval of an addition of
Page 7 approximately 900 square feet to the existing single family dwelling and conversion of approximately 66 square feet of the attached garage. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a residence approximately 2,824 square feet, an attached garage approximately 446 square feet and an attached maid s quarters approximately 173 square feet in size. The proposed project will require less than 50 cubic yards of cut and fill. The property is a 1.0 acre parcel zoned RI and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-390-024, located at 2076 China Flat Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Ron Frink, Kris Kimple) 1. Great project; very nice architecturally 2. Very nice presentation 3. Nice design flow ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to grant preliminary approval of 14BAR-00000-00110. The project may return for final approval on consent with the approval of the planner. 12. 14BAR-00000-00111 Butcher Addition and Accessory Structure 1225 Mesa Road 14CDP-00000-00035 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Susan Sherwin, agent/architect for the owners, Andrew Butcher, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00111for conceptual review/preliminary approval of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 772 square feet and an attached addition of approximately 128 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,327 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 550 square feet( approximately 66 square feet to be demolished. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.77 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-170-006, located at 1225 Mesa Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Susan Sherwin) 1. Work with planner to correct agenda 2. Provide landscape plan showing landscaping on north elevation of new closet addition ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 7-0 to grant preliminary approval of 14BAR-00000-00111 with applicant to verify area square footage and calculations as shown on Page AO.1, provide landscape plans for at least the area in the vicinity of the closet, and redesign fenestration of guest house to more closed emulate existing single family dwelling architecture 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 7-0 that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 16, 2014 in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Meeting adjourned at 4:53 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2014\6-2-14 MIN.DOCX