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 93101 (805) 568-2000 Theip Cung Dave Mendro - Chair Don Sharpe Claire Gottsdanker - Vice Chair Derrik Eichelberger Alex Tuttle - 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, Dave Mendro, at 2:00 P.M., in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17,123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Dave Mendro Claire Gottsdanker Derrik Eichelberger Don Sharpe John Watson Thiep Cung Sharon Foster Alex Tuttle - Chair - Vice Chair - Hearing Support Supervisor - Supervising Planner COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorinne Lee Johnson NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 10 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None II. AGENDA STATUS REPORT: None III. MINUTES: The minutes of February 8, 2016 to be reviewed. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Lee absent absent & Eichelberger abstained) to approve the MBAR minutes of February 8, 2016 as amended. IV. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: Claire Gottsdanker reported that she has been attending the APA S Planning Academy and has found it informative and valuable.
Page 2 V. STAFF UPDATE: Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards Limited Update will be going to the Montecito Planning Commission on March 23, 2016. CONSENT AGENDA: C-1. 15BAR-00000-00239 Montecito Village Bathroom Addition 1482 East Valley Road 15LUP-00000-00488 (Paul Dan Planner 568-3573) Ridgeline: N/A Request of, Jeff Gorrell, architect for the owners, Norm Borgatello, Valley Improvement, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00239 for preliminary/final approval on consent for construction of a 179 square foot public restroom facility attached to an existing building. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: 9 existing commercial buildings totaling 73,46 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 4.64 acre parcel zoned CN and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-200-081 & 011-200-021, located at 1482 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 1/11/16, 2/8/16)(Appearance by Jeff Gorrell) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant 15BAR-00000-00239 preliminary/final approval on consent to 15BAR-00000-00239. C-2. 15BAR-00000-00226 Vigia Trust New Wall 698 El Rancho Road 15LUP-00000-00459 (Gabe Diaz Planner 568-3559) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Peter Becker, architect for the owner, Victoria Wall, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00226 for preliminary/final approval on consent of a 3 foot as-built safety wall at the existing pool. No changes to the existing 2,993 net square footage single family dwelling are proposed. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single story residence of approximately 2,993 square feet and an attached two-car garage of approximately 610 square foot. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.75 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-180-032, located at 698 El Rancho Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 1/25/16)(Appearance by Tom Hensen & Victoria Wall) Note: Item moved to full Board for their consideration. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to continue 15BAR-00000-00226 to an MBAR meeting in July 2016 in order to provide the landscaping an opportunity to fill in before deciding on the need to paint the wall. C-3. 14BAR-00000-00116 Daugherty Addition. Detached Garage and Trellis 801 San Ysidro Lane 14LUP-00000-00454 (Nicole Lieu, Planner 884-8068) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Doug Beard, architect for the owners, William & Alex Daughtery, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00116 for final approval consent of an addition of approximately 1,779 square feet and detached garage of approximately 794 square feet and trellis of approximately 229 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,550 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 453 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 178 cubic yards of cut and approximately 178 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.26 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-110-016, located at 801 San Ysidro Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District (Continued from 6/16/14 not heard, 6/30/14, 12/14/14) (Appearance by Doug Beard)
Page 3 ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant 14BAR-00000-00116 final approval on consent. STANDARD AGENDA: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW 1. 16BAR-00000-00007 Horn Addition 128 Santa Elena Lane (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Amy Van Protz, agent for the owners, Jeff & Gretchen Horn, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00007 for conceptual review of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 446 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,728 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 360 square feet and a detached garage/workshop of approximately 859 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.48 acre parcel zoned 20-R-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-2440-004, located at 128 Santa Elena Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Amy Van Protz & Gretchen Horn) 1. Nice project. 2. Northern driveway should be replaced with new landscaping. The project received comments only (Johnson absent). The project may return for preliminary/final approval on consent with planner approval. FINAL APPROVAL 2. 15BAR-00000-00228 Remy s House Trust Pool Cabana 699 San Ysidro Road 15LUP-00000-00466 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3517) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Appleton Partners, LLP, architects for the owner, Remy s House Trust, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00228 for final approval of a new pool cabana of approximately 800 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 7526 square feet, and existing guesthouse of approximately 1,526 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 3.83 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-140-006, located at 699 San Ysidro Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 12/14/15)(Appearance by Ken Mineau) ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant final approval as submitted to 15BAR-00000-00228. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL 3. 15BAR-00000-00196 Sewall Residential Addition 768 Ayala Lane 15LUP-00000-00520 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jock Sewall, owner/architect, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00196 for preliminary approval of an addition to the existing second floor of approximately 1,827 square feet, an addition of approximately 920 square feet to the existing basement, and renovations to the existing
Page 4 guesthouse to reduce the size to 800 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 2,392 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 400 square feet and a detached guesthouse exceeding 800 square feet. The proposed project will not require any cut and approximately 20 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.22-acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-090-053, located 768 Ayala Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 10/26/15)(Appearance by Jock Sewall) 1. MBAR supports allowing the enclosed patio to remain by closing it off to eliminate interior access. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Johnson, Eichelberger absent) to continue 15BAR-00000-00196 to the March 7, 2016 MBAR meeting. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW Hefner/Lombard New Two Story Single Family Dwelling 4. 15BAR-00000-00210 Detached Garage, Pool & Cabana 819 Ashley Road 15LUP-00000-00461 (Paul Dan, Planner 568-3573) Ridgeline: N/A Request of, Bob Irvine, agent for the owners, William Hefner and Ken Lombard, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00210 for further conceptual review/preliminary final approval of a new two story single family dwelling with the first floor being approximately 4,556 square feet, and the second floor being approximately 570 square feet, a basement of approximately 994 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 689 square feet and a cabana of approximately 790 square feet. No structures currently exist on the parcel. The proposed project will require approximately 555 cubic yards of cut and approximately 346 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.92 acre parcel zoned 2-E-I and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-040-042, located at 819 Ashley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 11/9/15, 1/11/16)(Appearance by Bob Irvin, William Hefner) Public Comments: 1. Elizabeth Olson 2. Gabriella Hayum 1. Would like to see mass, bulk and scale of second story reduced by reducing volume in stairwell. 2. Two members are okay with 2 nd story element as proposed. 3. Look to simplify form of the chimneys. 4. Garage would look better with sloped roof restudy (one member okay with flat roof design). 5. Show adjacent driveway and Ashley Road accurately on plans. 6. Project has improved significantly and MBAR appreciates changes to address prior comments. 7. Appreciates pulling in east wing. 8. Consider darker colors and stone on 2 nd story element. 9. Bring in sample of roof material/color. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Johnson absent, Eichelberger absent) to continue the project, 15BAR-00000-00210, with the applicant to study the wood color, bring in a sample of the roof material, and restudy the length of the 2 nd story and show Ashley Road and parcel boundaries on the plans.
Page 5 5. 15BAR-00000-00222 Lowenthal Additions 2222 Camino Del Rosario 15LUP-00000-00445 (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Becker Studios, Inc., agent/architect for the owner, Richard Lowenthal, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00222 for conceptual review of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 532 square feet and an addition of approximately 165 square feet to the existing attached garage. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,226 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 410 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 30 cubic yards of cut and approximately 30 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.0 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 155-050-009, located at 2222 Camino Del Rosario in the Montecito area First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 12/14/15 & 1-25-16 not heard) (Appearance by Darryl Becker & Kirstin Becker) 1. Need more plaster above arched window on southeast elevation. 2. Restudy openings on rear elevation. 3. Consider steel window/door for living room opening as well, or switch wood and steel combination. 4. Need thicker walls to create more depth in the openings. 5. Unify the proportions of the windows. 6. East elevation appears more proportionial than the other elevations. 7. Consider round window above front door. 8. Project headed in right direction. The project received comments only (Johnson absent). The project may return for preliminary approval with the consent of the planner. True Horizons, LLC New Detached Garage, New Motor Court, Swimming Pool, Pool Cabana, Accessory Structure, Utility Enclosure, Shade Structure with Seating Area, 6. 15BAR-00000-000245 New Tennis Court, Soccer Field, New Landscaping and Hardscaping 1755 FernaldPoint 15CDH-00000-00038 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Eva Turenchalk, agent for the owners, True Horizons, LLC, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-000245 for conceptual review of construction of a new 600 square foot (net) detached garage, new driveway, new motor court, swimming pool, 431 square foot (net) pool cabaña, 473 square foot (net) potting shed, 576 (net) square foot utility enclosure, 292 square foot (net) shade structure with seating area, replacement of an existing tennis court with an artificial turf soccer field, new landscaping and new hardscaping. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a 10,205 net square foot single family residence currently under construction, tennis court, and small storage shed. The proposed project will require approximately 4,670 cubic yards of cut and approximately 4,120 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 2.3-acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-380-025, located at 1755 Fernald Point Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Eva Turenchalk, Barry Winick) Public Comment: 1. David Goodell 1. Nice project. 2. Confirm permeability of the artificial turf.
Page 6 3. Accessory structures appear taller than they need to be, especially the shade structure at the sports court. 4. Look to lower heights of the accessory structures where possible. The project received comments only (Johnson absent). The project may return for further conceptual/preliminary approval with the planners consent. 7. 15BAR-00000-00244 True Horizons, LLC New Carport 1745 Fernald Point 15CDH-00000-00037 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Eva Turenchalk, agent for the owners, True Horizons, LLC, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00244 for conceptual review of a project to allow construction of a new 336 square foot carport and driveway improvements. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a 3,312 square foot single family residence and 365 square foot detached garage. The proposed project will require approximately 620 cubic yards of cut and approximately 620 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 0.76-acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-380-024, located at 1745 Fernald Point Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. Appearance by Eva Turenchalk, Barry Winick) Public Comment: 1. David Goodell 1. Nice project. 2. Bring details for flat tiled roof. The project received comments only (Johnson absent). The project may return for preliminary approval with the planners consent. True Horizons, LLC 8. 16BAR-00000-00013 Entry Wall, Gate and Columns 1745 Fernald Point 15CUP-00000-00032 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A 16CDP-00000-00007 Request of Eva Turenchalk, agent for the owners, True Horizons, LLC, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00013 for conceptual review of a new 5-10 entry wall, new 10-6 stone columns and a 16 foot wide iron entry gate with a maximum height of 12 foot, and repaving the driveway to match the existing driveway. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a 3,312 square foot single family residence and 365 square foot detached garage. The proposed project will require approximately 620 cubic yards of cut and approximately 620 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 0.76- acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-380-024, located at 1745 Fernald Point Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. Appearance by Eve Turenchalk, Barry Winick) Public Comment: 1. David Goodell 1. Height of gate appears too tall (one member okay with height). 2. Need site visit to better understand gate height. The project received comments only (Johnson absent). The project may return for further conceptual review/preliminary approval with a site visit with the planners consent.
Page 7 9. 16BAR-00000-00003 EVR Estates LLC Pool Cabana 1880 East Valley Road 16LUP-00000-00007 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Ken Mineau/Appleton Partners, architect for the owners, EVR Estates, LLC, to consider Case No.16BAR-00000-00003 for conceptual review of a new pool cabana of approximately 528 net square feet, a new pizza oven, and replacement of two trellises on the existing single family dwelling. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 6,971 net square feet (total), a detached garage of approximately 1,031 net square feet, a detached guesthouse of approximately 1,867 net square feet, and a dance studio accessory structure of approximately 698 net square feet. The proposed project will not require more than 50 cubic yards of grading and no trees are proposed for removal. The property is a 4.42-acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-130-009, located at 1880 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Ken Mineau) 1. Project is acceptable as proposed. The project received comments only (Johnson, Sharpe absent). The project can return for preliminary/final approval on consent with the planner s consent. Gamperl 10. 16BAR-00000-00021 Fireplace & Outdoor Sink 2222 East Valley Road 15LUP-00000-00490 (Paul Dan, Planner 568-3573) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Chris Dentzel, agent for the owner, David Gamperl, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00021 for conceptual review/preliminary approval of a new garden wall of approximately 45 lineal feet, a fireplace, sink & pool. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling with the first floor being of approximately 3,204 square feet, the second floor being 1,420 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 755 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1. acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 155-060- 200, located at 2222 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Chris Dentzel) 1. Nice drawings. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant preliminary approval of 16BAR-00000-00021. The project can return for final approval on consent with the approval of the planner. 11. 16BAR-00000-00010 Courtemanche New Stair Tower 270 Butterfly Lane (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Dale S. Pekarek, architect for the owners, Craig & Hillary Courtemanche, to consider Case No.16BAR-00000-00010 for conceptual review of an stair tower of approximately 188 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 2,726 square feet (total) and an attached garage of approximately 652 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.28 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel
Page 8 Number 009-121-004, located at 270 Butterfly Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Dale S. Pekarek) 1. Tower needs work restudy. 2. Don t support the changes to the garage doors restudy. 3. Projection does not fit with the rest of the house. 4. Off-center front door is awkward. 5. Consider breaking up back nano doors. 6. Massing, bulk, and scale are acceptable. The project received comments only (Johnson, Sharpe absent). The project can return for further conceptual review. 12. 16BAR-00000-00016 WGS Investments Inc. Addition & Remodel 535 McLean Lane 16LUP-00000-00045 (Kimberley McCarthy Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jennifer Siemens, agent for the owners, WGS Investments, Inc., to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00016 for conceptual review of an addition to the existing single family dwelling of approximately 186 square feet, a new spa and interior remodel of 3,000 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 3,630.5 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 598 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.39 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-520-006, located at 535 McLean Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Jennifer Siemens) 1. Restudy entry; look to enhance its presence. 2. Windows in living room seem out of character restudy. 3. Need more space between windows and eave line at the new entry. 4. The FAR is acceptable. Place FAR calculations on drawings. The project received comments only (Johnson, Sharpe absent). The project can return for preliminary approval with the planner s consent. 13. 16BAR-00000-00017 Music Academy Mira Flores Building 1040 The Fairway Road 08CDP-00000-00045 (Stephanie Swanson, Planner 568-3319) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Heidi Jones, agent for the owners, The Music Academy of the West, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00017 for conceptual review, preliminary/final approval of alterations to first floor pavers and alterations to second floor elevations, including doors, windows, columns, a trellis, and lighting. The project is a request for Substantial Conformity to 90-CP-111 RV01, Phase 2 of the Music Academy of the West Master Plan. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: The Music Academy of the West, which consists of 74,817 square feet (CUP Campus Approved Square Footage). The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 9.04 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number & 009-282-030, located at 1040 The Fairway Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Heidi Jones, Jason Curry) 1. Okay with trellis and columns at rear of main building. 2. Restudy light fixtures. Consider hanging light in the loggia and landscape/step lighting for the stairs. 3. Consider small recess on south elevation of 2 nd story. 4. Need to clearly show existing vs. proposed lighting (locations and fixtures) at rear patio. 5. Restudy lighting at front, trellis lighting and the need to remove windows due to sheer wall.
Page 9 6. Generally okay with replacement of concrete pavers at rear patio. ACTION: Watson moved, seconded by Cung and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Johnson, Sharpe, Eichelberger absent) to continue the project, 16BAR-00000-00017, for further conceptual/preliminary/final approval. There being no further business to come before the Montecito Board of Architectural Review Committee, Committee Member Watson moved, seconded by Mendro, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0 (Johnson, Sharpe & Eichelberger absent ) that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Meeting adjourned at 5:47 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2016\2-22-16 UNAPPROVED MINUTES.DOCX