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 Planning Commission Hearing Room Thiep Cung Dave Mendro - Chair Don Sharpe Claire Gottsdanker - Vice Chair John Watson Alex Tuttle - Supervising Planner Dorinne Lee Johnson Sharon Foster - MBAR Secretary Bob Kupiec 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 Don Sharpe John Watson Robert Kupiec Thiep Cung Sharon Foster Alex Tuttle - Chair - Vice Chair - Hearing Support Supervisor - Supervising Planner COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorinne Lee Johnson NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 25 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None II. AGENDA STATUS REPORT: No changes were made to the agenda. III. The Minutes of June 6, 2016 will be considered. Action: Watson moved, seconded by Kupiec and carried by a vote of 4-0-1 (Johnson absent, Sharpe abstained) to: approve the minutes of October 24, 2016 as amended. IV. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: V. STAFF UPDATE: Alex Tuttle advised the MBAR of the new zoning ordinance requirements in effect in the Inland area that establish minimum standards that must be met with respect to pool and sports court sizes (45 long x 8 wide x42 inches deep for pools, 20 x 50 for sports courts) to
Page 2 allow construction of a cabana. The same regulations will become effective in the coastal zone upon certification by the California Coastal Commission. CONSENT AGENDA: C-1. 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 final approval on consent 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. (Continued from 2/22/16, 3/21/16)(Appearance by Barry Winick) Action: Watson moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant final approval on consent of 15BAR-00000-00244. STANDARD AGENDA: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW 1. 16BAR-00000-00197 OK Wave LLC, New Single Family Dwelling 351 Woodley Road (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Shubin & Donaldson, architects for the owners, OK Wave, LLC, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00197 for conceptual review of a new single family residence of approximately 10,863 square feet, a basement of approximately 3,785 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 2,198 square feet and a detached accessory structure of approximately 800 square feet. No structures currently exist on the parcel. The proposed cut and fill are yet to be determined. The property is a 3.99 acre foot parcel zoned E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-021-001, located at 351 Woodley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Robin Donaldson, Gregg Griffin, Linda Wieman, Bruce Heaven) Public Comments: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Interesting project. 2. Supportive of design approach. 3. Appreciate how the structure is set into the landscape and buried into the site. 4. Recalculate FAR with new guidelines. 5. One member encouraged the retention of the existing rock wall along property. 6. Provide full neighborhood FAR compatibility survey. 7. Need more details on roof, including planting/irrigation plan and railing details; show how soil would be retained. 8. Need to better understand grading quantities, appreciate that grading is balanced on-site. 9. Site visit required with perimeter staked and single pole showing peak height. 10. Bring 3D model.
Page 3 conceptual review. (Johnson absent) 2. 16BAR-00000-00210 Miramar Hotel Revisions 1555 South Jameson Lane 16LUP-00000-00492 (Nicole Lieu, Planner 886-8068) Ridgeline: N/A 16SCD-00000-00044 Request of Ken Mineau, architect for the owners, Miramar Acquisition Co., LLC, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00210 for conceptual review, preliminary approval, and final approval of changes to the Miramar Hotel and Bungalows project (previously 14BAR-00000-00177 and 14RVP-00000-00063) to allow for exterior architectural changes to the main building, oceanfront buildings, and Jameson Lanai Building, elimination of the theater building, and associated landscape and hardscape changes. No structures currently exist on the parcel. The proposed project will require approximately 14,100 cubic yards of cut and 49,100 cubic yards of fill. The property consists of 15.99 total acres (15.77 net acres) zoned C-V and shown as Assessor s Parcel Numbers 009-371-003, -004, 009-372-001, 009-343-010 and 009-333-010, 009-344-008, and 009-010-004 located at 1555 S. Jameson Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Marc Appleton, Ken Mineau, Paul Rubin) Public Comments: 1. Floyd Wicks 2. Kellam de Forest 1. Three members would like to see cupola retained. 2. Reconsider swapping copper awnings for fabric over front and back patio areas. 3. One member would like the change to the turnaround by Ballroom reconsidered. 4. Changes to Jameson Lanais are a nice improvement. 5. Glass railing by beach may not be high enough to block wind study height. 6. Appreciates lowering of the grade and rooflines. 7. Trellises in area of theater building are acceptable. 8. Planing changes are acceptable. 9. Project represents an improvement. 10. Support changes from plaster to wood siding. 11. Need details to support awning changes. Action: Watson moved, seconded by Cung to grant preliminary approval with conditions. Motion failed by a vote of 3-3 (Mendro, Kupiec and Gottsdanker no, Johnson absent). Action: Watson moved, seconded by Cung and carried by a vote of 5-0-1 (Kupiec abstained, Johnson absent) to continue the project to a further MBAR meeting. The project may return for further conceptual, preliminary/ final approval with the applicant to study the cupola details as a decorative element; provide detailing of the copper or fabric roof on the semicircular pavilion on the south side of main building; study the height of the glass railing by the ocean; and study the public turnaround space to ensure it is adequate and safe. 3. 16BAR-00000-00199 Miller Cabana 131 La Vereda Road 16CDP-00000-00078 (Tammy Weber Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Katie Moses, RRM Design Group, agent for the owners, Marshall & Amy Miller, to consider Case No.16BAR-00000-00199 for a conceptual review of new cabana of approximately
Page 4 450 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,788 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 482 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a.41 acre parcel zoned 20-R-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-251-008, located at 131 La Vereda Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Katie Moses, Marshall & Amy Miller) Public Comments: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Show adjacent homes on site plan. 2. Need to show landscaping (existing/proposed), including hardscape and screening for neighbors. 3. Relocate pool equipment out of setback. 4. Architecture is going in the right direction. conceptual, preliminary approval. (Johnson absent) 4. 16BAR-00000-00201 Halle New Wall & Gates 990 Mariposa Lane 16CUP-00000-00016 (Joe Dargel, Planner 568-3573) Ridgeline: N/A Request of James M. Macari, agent for the owners, Halle Residential Community Property Trust, to consider Case No.16BAR-00000-00201 for conceptual review of a proposed 8-foot tall stucco perimeter wall. The project proposes the removal of an existing fence along the North and West side of the property, to be replaced with an 8'-0" high wall with stucco finish, and the replacement of existing wood gates and Pilasters with new 8'-0" high wood gates and pilasters. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 7, 200 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 852 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 2.73 acre parcel zoned 5-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-070-013, located at 990 Mariposa Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Jim Macari) Public Comment: 1. David & Kay Willet 1. Need site visit to determine if project is acceptable. 2. Wall height seems excessive. 3. 6-foot wall is recommended. 4. Check with Public Works on sight line issues with proposed wall height. conceptual review with a site visit if the applicant moves forward with the project (Johnson absent). 5. 16BAR-00000-00202 Felder New Detached Garage 780 Riven Rock Road (No Planner Assigned) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Robert Senn, architect for the owner, Harry Felder, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00202 for conceptual review of a new detached garage of approximately 799 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 6,100 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 780 square feet, and a detached guest house of
Page 5 approximately 799 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately15 cubic yards of cut and approximately 15 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 2.42 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-090-046, located at 780 Riven Rock Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Robert Senn) Public Comment: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Project is acceptable. 2. Plate height is high but it matches the existing garage and is well screened. No action taken. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary/final approval. (Johnson absent) 6. 16BAR-00000-00203 Hatton New Accessory Structure 1641 East Valley Road 16LUP-00000-00486 (Kimberley McCarthy Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Sophie Calvin, agent for the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Hatton, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00203 for conceptual review of a new accessory structure of approximately 498.The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 2,340 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 539 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.0 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-170-019, located at 1641 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Sophie Calvin) Public Comments: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Members concerned about visibility from the road. 2. Would prefer that the oak tree be preserved; consider its protection over the pine tree. 3. Concerned about the compatibility of the pre-fab structure to the vocabulary of the existing residence (one member okay with it). 4. White is not appropriate for the structure; darker color preferred. 5. Study window configuration on back side of the structure. 6. Study location to avoid tree removal. 7. Restudy metal fascia. 8. Plot trees on site plan. 9. Show existing trees on street side of wall. 10. Demonstrate that the structure would not be visible from the street. 11. Show photos of existing residence. 12. Site visit required. conceptual, and preliminary/final review with a site visit. (Johnson absent) 7. 16BAR-00000-00159 Howe New Garage 1482 East Mountain Drive 16LUP-00000-00475 (Mark Friendlander, Planner 568-2046) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Brian Miller, agent for the owner, Michael Howe, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00159 for further conceptual review of a new garage of approximately 824 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 5,344 square feet and a pool cabana of approximately 400 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 45 cubic yards of cut and approximately 45 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 2.80 acre parcel zoned 3-E-1 and
Page 6 shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-060-025, located at 1482 East Mountain Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 9/12/16)(Appearance by Brian Miller) 1. Some members would prefer the structure shift eastward or be reduced in width to protect trees along the driveway; other members okay with its location and size because of oleander hedge along the road. 2. Consider rotating garage 180 degrees. conceptual/preliminary approval. (Johnson absent) Myers Demo 8. 15 BAR-00000-00265 Rebuild Two Story Single Family Dwelling 1225 East Valley Road 16VAR-00000-00003 (Stephanie Swanson, Planner 568-3319) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Teri Malinowski, agent for the owner, Mary Elizabeth Myers, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00265 for further conceptual review/preliminary approval of a demo/reconstruction of a new two story single family dwelling with the first floor being approximately 500 square feet, the second story being approximately 518 square feet to be built in the same footprint of the original structure. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single story, single family dwelling of approximately 752 square foot (to be demolished). The proposed project will require not require grading. The property is a.08 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-030-006, located at 1225 East Valley Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 9/26/16, 10/10/16)(Appearance by Teri Malinowski & Jeff Shelton) 1. Majority of MBAR support lowering the building height from what was story poled (to 25 feet max height). 2. Majority of MBAR strongly support the setback Variance and believes the project fits the site well given the site constraints. 3. One member suggests use of cantilever on 2 nd story to gain additional square footage. 4. Majority of MBAR appreciates small house size fitting within the existing building footprint. 5. Project preserves oak trees on-site. 6. Architectural character is unanimously supported. 7. Due to the existing footprint, majority of MBAR believe 2 nd story is appropriate and respects the site constraints. 8. One member questions appropriateness of the 2 nd story given site constraints and small lot size and would like to see grade lowered to bring the project down in height. 9. Still need construction parking plan. No action taken. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval after approval of the Variance by the MPC. (Johnson absent)
Page 7 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL White New Two Story 9. 16BAR-00000-00122 Single Family Dwelling & Attached Garage 231West Mountain Drive 16LUP-00000-00297 (Sean Stewart, Planner 568-2517) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jeff Shelton, architect for the owners, Tom & Cynthia White, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00122 for preliminary approval of a new 2,362 (net) square foot single family dwelling and 531 (net) square foot attached garage with green roofs. The dwelling is comprised of a 2,186 (net) square foot first floor and 176 (net) square foot second floor. The project also includes a 368 square foot pool, 48 square foot hot tub, 225 square foot west deck, 720 square foot patio, 64 square foot master bedroom deck, and 300 square foot upper deck. The dwelling will have a maximum elevation of 28 feet. Grading will include 445 cubic yards of cut and 445 cubic yards of balanced fill. A total of 0 trees are proposed for removal. The property is a 4.75 acre parcel zoned 3-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-020-020, located at 231 West Mountain in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 7/25/16)(Appearance by Jeff Shelton) 1. Great project. 2. Need assurance that project will meet Title 24 requirements. 3. Green roof will require significant maintenance. 4. Plant palette on roof will be critical. Action: Watson moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Johnson absent, Gottsdanker recused) to grant preliminary approval of 16BAR-00000-00122. The project may return for final approval with planner approval. 10. 16BAR-00000-00179 Morton-Smith Renovation and Additions 797 Park Lane West 16LUP-00000-00467 (Tammy Webber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jeremy Roberts, architect for the owner, Emma Morton-Smith, to consider Case No. 16BAR-00000-00179 for preliminary approval of an addition to the first floor of approximately 616 square feet and an addition to the second floor of approximately 1,303 square feet and an addition to the basement of approximately 230 square feet, an addition to the existing attached garage of approximately 30 square feet and an patio deck of approximately 846 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 2,344 square feet, the second floor being approximately 764 square feet, the base being approximately 500 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 496 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 60 cubic yards of cut and approximately 170 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 1.16 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-050-024, located at 797 Park Lane West in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 10/10/16) (Appearance by Jeremy Roberts) 1. Nice project. Action: Kupiec moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Johnson absent, Mendro recused) to grant preliminary approval of 16BAR-00000-00179 as submitted. The project may return for final on consent approval with planner approval.
Page 8 True Horizons, LLC 11. 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 preliminary/ final approval 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. (Continued from 2/22/16, 3/21/16)(Appearance by Barry Winick, Eva Turenchalk & Robert Adams) 1. Wall height is 8 feet, stepping down to 6 feet to the west. 2. Gate height is 8-8 with stone columns of 10. 3. Gate sconce to be hooded and driveway accent lights to be downward facing. Action: Watson moved, seconded by Cung and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant preliminary/final approval of 16BAR-00000-00013 as submitted with the specification that the gate sconce is to be hooded and driveway accent lights to be downward facing. FINAL APPROVAL True Horizons, LLC New Detached Garage, New Motor Court, Swimming Pool, Pool Cabana, Accessory Structure, Utility Enclosure, Shade Structure with Seating Area, 12. 15BAR-00000-00024 New Tennis Court, Soccer Field, New Landscaping and Hardscaping 1755 Fernald Point 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 final approval 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. (Continued from 2/22/16, 3/21/16) )(Appearance by Barry Winick, Eva Turenchalk & Robert Adams) Public Comment: 1. Mark Schwartz Action: Kupiec moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Johnson absent) to grant final approval of 16BAR-00000-00024 as submitted. 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 6-0
Page 9 (Johnson absent) that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 21, 2016 in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2016\11-7-16 UNAPPROVED MINUTES.DOCX