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 Derrik Eichelberger - Chair Don Sharpe Dave Mendro - Vice Chair Claire Gottsdanker 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, Derrik Eichelberger, at 2:02 P.M., in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17,123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Derrik Eichelberger - Chair Dave Mendro - Vice Chair Don Sharpe Claire Gottsdanker Dorinne Lee Johnson Thiep Cung Sharon Foster Alex Tuttle - Hearing Support Supervisor - Supervising Planner COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: John Watson NUMBER OF INTERESTED PERSONS: 30 ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA: I. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Kellam de Forrest reported that the revised Mitigated Negative Declaration for Casa Dorinda is available. II. AGENDA STATUS REPORT: No changes were made to the agenda III. MINUTES: ACTION: Mendro moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to approve the MBAR Minutes of September 28, 2015 as amended (Sharpe abstained from items 8-11, Cung abstained from item 7, Mendro abstained from item 5, Eichelberger abstained from items 10 and 11). IV. MBAR MEMBERS INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS: None V. STAFF UPDATE: None
Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA: Kuist Demo, New Single Family Dwelling C-1. 15BAR-00000-00067 Attached Garage and Accessory Structure 137 La Vereda Road 15CDP-00000-00061 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Rick Starnes, agent for the owner, Gary Kuist, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00067 for preliminary/final approval on consent of the demolition of an existing 1,293 square foot residence, demolition of a 480 sq. ft. detached garage, demolition of a 135 square foot storage shed, construction of a new 3,280 sq. ft. residence, construction of a new 385 sq. ft. pool cabana, construction of a new 778 square foot and construction of a new approximately 443 sq. ft. pool. Grading would include 395 cubic yards of fill. One tree is proposed for removal and two trees are proposed to be transplanted. The property is a 0.77-acre parcel zoned 20-R-1 and shown as Assessor's Parcel Number 009-190-019, located at 137 LaVereda Road in the Montecito Area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 5/18/15, 7/13/15, 8/10/15) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 5-0-1(Watson absent, Mendro Abstained) to grant preliminary/final on consent of 15BAR-00000-00067. C-2. 15BAR-00000-00168 Fuss New Tennis Court and Fence 175 Olive Mill Lane 15CDP-00000-00073 (Roxana Bonderson, Planner 884-8051) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jarrett Gorin, agent for the owner, Stuart & Deborah Fuss, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00168 for preliminary/final approval on consent of a new tennis court with a fence of approximately 10 feet high directly surrounding the tennis court. Perimeter landscape is proposed around the tennis court area. There would be no utilities or exterior lighting associated with this project. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 5,048 square feet. There would be no grading included in this project. The property is a 1.37acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-170-080, located at 175 Olive Mill Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervsorial District. (Continued from 9/28/15) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant preliminary/final on consent of 15BAR-00000-00168. C-3. 15BAR-00000-00085 Buster New Carport & Remodel 860 Riven Rock 15LUP-00000-00189 (Kimberley McCarthy Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Ray Ames, agent for the owner, Steve Buster, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-0085 for final approval on consent of a new carport of approximately 462 square feet and exterior remodel. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 2,466 square feet, the second floor being approximately 600 square feet, and an attached garage of approximately 440 square feet and an accessory structure (studio) of approximately 911 square feet. The proposed project will require approximately 20 cubic yards of cut and approximately 20 cubic yards of fill. The property is a.83 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-260-014, located at 860 Riven Rock in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District(Continued from 7/13/15) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant final on consent of 15BAR-00000-00085.
Page 3 C-4. 15BAR-00000-00164 Crail New Barn 115 Tiburon Bay Lane 15CDP-00000-00084 (Kimberley McCarthy, Planner 568-2005) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jeremy Crail, agent for the owner, Charles Crail, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00164 for preliminary/final approval on consent of a new barn of approximately 1,602 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,501 square feet and detached garage of approximately 200 square feet. The proposed project will require no cubic yards of cut and approximately 83 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 5.0 acre parcel zoned A-1-5 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-340-055, located at 115 Tiburon Bay Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 9/28/15) ACTION: Sharpe moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant preliminary/final on consent of 15BAR-00000-00164. STANDARD AGENDA: Lamar New Single Family Dwelling, 1. 14BAR-00000-00115 Workshop and Basement Garage 14 West Mountain Drive 15LUP-00000-00268 (Stephanie Swanson, Planner 568-3319) HMON Request of agent Matthew Linden, for the owner, Micah Lamar, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00115 for final approval of a new single family residence of approximately 3,534 square feet (with basement garage of 1,208 square feet) and a detached workshop of approximately 668 square feet. No structures currently exist on the parcel except the building slab from previous residence that burned in the Tea Fire. The proposed project will require approximately 1200 cubic yards of cut and approximately 400 cubic yards of fill, with 800 cubic yards of export. The property is a 1.05 acre parcel zoned 3-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-020-007, located at 14 West Mountain Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 6/16/14, 8/10/15, 9/28/15) (Appearance by Micah & Merrylee Lamar, Matthew Linden) Public Comment: 1. Julien Le Conte 2. Kellam de Forest 1. Color of stucco to match submitted color board. 2. Height is appropriate. ACTION: Cung moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 5-0 (Watson absent, Gottsdanker abstained) to grant final approval of 15BAR-00000-00115. 2. 14BAR-00000-00022 Rodriguez Addition & Garage 220 Olive Mill Road 14LUP-00000-00038 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Xavier Cobain, agent for the owner, Frank Rodriguez, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00022 for final approval of the demolition and rebuild of the existing single family residence. The new residence will be approximately 3,000 square feet, have a new detached 3-car garage of approximately 800 square feet, and include hardscape improvements. 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
Page 4 is a.88 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-640-002, located at 220 Olive Mill Road in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 2/24/14, 3/10/14, 12/1/14, 12/15/14, 5/18/15)(Appearance by Xavier Cobain) 1. Project has come a long way. 2. Secondary gate should be eliminated or replaced with pedestrian gate restudy. 3. Color and materials board needs to be updated to reflect correct colors. ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Johnson and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to continue 15BAR-00000-00022. The project may return for final approval on consent. 3. 15BAR-00000-00102 Whited Addition 703 Park Lane 15LUP-00000-00209 (Tammy Weber, 568-3027) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jose Esparza, architect for the owners, Ron & Tara Whited, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00102 for preliminary/final approval of an addition to the first floor of approximately 43 square feet, and addition of approximately 860 square feet to the second floor (112 square feet to be demolished), a new covered porch of approximately 80 square feet and a new second story deck of approximately 72 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 3,328 square feet, the second floor being approximately 860 square feet, and existing second story deck. The proposed project will require approximately 2 cubic yards of cut and will not require grading. The property is a 1.09 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-120-043, located at 703 Park Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Continued from 7/27/15, 8/24/15)(Appearance by Jose Louis Esparza, Tara Whited) Public Comment: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Need landscape plan to show existing landscaping. 2. Materials and colors are nice. 3. Restudy awning pattern/color. 4. Hip roof would improve design, but could support gable end as well. ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant preliminary approval of 15BAR-00000-00102. The project may return for final approval on consent. 4. 15BAR-00000-00082 Holt Second Story Addition 60 Crestview Lane 15LUP-00000-00166 (Tammy Weber, Planner 568-3017) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Mehdi Hadighi, agent for the owner, Margarite Holt, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00082 for preliminary/final approval of additions to a two story single family dwelling, with the first floor addition being 1,519 square feet, the second floor addition being 1,150 square feet, the conversion of the existing garage of approximately 576 square feet into habitable space and a new attached garage of approximately 487 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: single family dwelling of approximately1, 220 square feet and an attached garage of approximately 495 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.0 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-166-020, located at 60 Crest view Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 6/15/15, 9/28/15)(Appearance by Mehdi Hadighi, Jeff Yardy)
Page 5 Public Comment: 1. Kellam de Forest 1. Architecture is nice. 2. Need details and specifications for the two gates. ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Sharpe and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant preliminary approval of 15BAR-00000-001115. The project may return for final approval on consent. Sturgess Demo/New Two Story Single Family Dwelling, 5. 14BAR-00000-00152 Attached Garage & Detached Garage 1473 Edge Cliff Lane 14CDH-00000-00031 (J. Ritterback, Planner, 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Mindy Wolfe, agent for the owners, Thomas & Heather Sturgess, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00152 for further conceptual review of a new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 3,699 square feet, the second floor being approximately 2,319 square feet, a basement of approximately 3,662 square feet, and a remodeled garage of approximately 605 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 1,234 square feet (to be demolished) and a detached garage of approximately 605 square feet (to remain and be remodeled), and a detached accessory structure of approximately 81 square feet (to remain). The proposed project will require approximately 1,250 cubic yards of cut and approximately 350 cubic yards of fill, with 900 cubic yards of export. The property is a 0.65 acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Numbers 009-360-050 and -052, located at 1473 Edgecliff Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 8/10/15, 8/24/15, 9/14/15) 1. Dolly Granatelli 2. Kellam de Forest 3. Thomas Sturgess- Letter 1. Mass, bulk, and scale still an issue to be discussed at next meeting. 2. Would like to see the FAR calculated with the portion of the basement that is exposed. 3. MBAR still concerned with the amount of export material associated with grading and excavation for the basement. 4. Please provide civil plans to better understand grading. 5. MBAR appreciates lowering the height by 1 ½ feet and reducing the second story element on the west side and removal of the exterior staircase. 6. Project is moving in right direction. 7. Tower element is still too large and out of proportion with the rest of the structure should be more internal to the building. 8. Need to show elevations to scale. 9. Need to maintain existing vegetation screening. 10. One member is satisfied with house size. 11. Need to provide proof of reduction in glass along beach frontage. 12. Western elevation needs more fenestration and detail work. The project received comments only. (Watson absent, Mendro abstained) The project is to return for further conceptual review.
Page 6 6. 14BAR-00000-00236 Fischer New Single Family Dwelling & Demo 3080 Eucalyptus Hill Road 14LUP-00000-00470 (J. Ritterbeck Planner 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Kaiser, architect for the owners, Dr. Robert and Anne Fischer, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00236 for preliminary approval of a new single family dwelling of approximately 2,575 square feet, a basement of approximately 2,140 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 483 square feet and a gazebo of approximately 832 square feet (26 x32 ) that would be attached to an existing garage that would remain after the existing SFD is demolished. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 1,698 square feet (to be demolished, with existing chimney to remain) and an attached garage of approximately 440 square feet (to remain). The proposed project will require approximately 398 cubic yards of cut and approximately 658 cubic yards of fill. The property is a.78 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-193-001, located at 3080 Eucalyptus Hill Road in the Montecito Community Plan area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 12/1/14, 7/13/15, 8/24/15, 9/28/15)(Appearance by Dr. Robert & Anne Fischer, Chris Price, Sam Maphis) 1. Gene Tyburn 2. Sallie Tyrnauer 3. Robert Morefield 4. William Gabriel 5. Woody Sears 1. MBAR appreciates lowering the house by 3 feet relative to the story poles. 2. Landscaping is appropriate and MBAR appreciates movement of trees. 3. Look to lower the elevator tower if possible and correctly show chimneys in elevations. Elevations appear in error with respect to chimneys and elevator tower. 4. Chimneys should be no higher than what is required by code. ACTION: Cung moved, seconded by Gottsdanker and carried by a vote of 6-0 (Watson absent) to grant preliminary approval of 15BAR-00000-00236. The project may return for final approval. Olsten Montecito Trust 7. 14BAR-00000-00082 SFD Demo-Rebuild, New Garage & Cabana 1154 Channel Drive 14CDH-00000-00014 (J. Ritterbeck, Planner 568-3509) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Kelly Teich, architect for the owner, Olsten Montecito Trust, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00082 for further conceptual review of a new 3,187 square foot, two story single-family dwelling with the first floor being approximately 1,935 square feet, the second floor being approximately 1,252 square feet, and with an 881 square foot basement, a new detached garage of approximately 680 square feet, and a new detached pool cabaña of approximately 570 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 500 cubic yards of cut and 100 cubic yards of fill. The property is a 0.44-acre parcel zoned 1-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 009-352-019, located at 1154 Channel Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 5/5/14, 8/25/14, 10/6/14 11/3/14, 12/1/14, 12/15/14, 9/28/15)(Appearance by Kelly Teich) 1. Susan Petrovich 2. Michael Hair 3. Derek Westen 4. Sophie Calvin
Page 7 5. Bob Collector 6. Jane & Paul Orfalea- letter 7. Tom Sturgess - letter 1. MBAR appreciates that mass, height, scale, and window glazing have been reduced. 2. MBAR does not believe that project blocks mountain views given trees behind and the existing home. 3. Architecture is well designed and has been improved by the redesign and proposed landscaping. 4. MBAR s main concern is the privacy of neighbors and lighting impacts to neighbors from extent of glazing on north elevation architect to restudy. 5. One MBAR member does not support the contemporary architectural style and believes the project should be more compatible with the Biltmore. Rest of MBAR supports the contemporary architectural style. 6. The FAR has been reduced relative to the existing home and the prior design. 7. MBAR appreciates reduction in basement square footage. 8. Landscape is well designed, though trees should be smaller to reduce neighbor view impacts. 9. One member suggested the use of glazing material that would reduce the lantern effect. 10. MBAR took straw polls as follows: 4 members favor the architectural style (one against); 5 members support the mass, bulk, and scale; 4 members support the amount of glazing along Channel Drive (one against); and 5 members believe the project protects public views. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval after it returns from the Montecito Planning Commission. (Watson absent, Cung abstained from the discussion) Barker Demo, New Two Story Single Family Dwelling, 8. 13BAR-00000-00122 Guesthouse, Detached Garage Accessory 960 East Mountain Drive 14LUP-00000-00122 (Nicole Lieu, Planner 884-8068) HMON Request of David Pascu, architect for the owners, Mr. & Ms. Conan Barker, to consider Case No.13BAR-00000-00122 for preliminary approval of a new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 3,944 square feet, and the second floor 2,253 square feet, a guesthouse of approximately 705 square feet, a detached garage of approximately 735 square feet, an accessory structure of approximately 585 square feet, a pool cabana of approximately 81 square feet, and a basement of approximately 2,500 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling with an attached garage of approximately 2,623 square feet (all to be demolished). The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 4.89 acre parcel zoned 5-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 011-250-023, located at 960 East Mountain Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 7/15/14, 7/28/14, 9/8/14, 7/13/15, 8/10/15, 9/28/15)(Appearance by David Pascu, Steve Welton, Kris Kimpel, Mr. & Mrs. Conan Barker) 1. Martha Gray 2. Bob Lamborn 3. Marcel Fraser 1. Project has come a long way. MBAR appreciates changes in response to past comments. 2. Height is acceptable based on the site constraints and the project fits within the guidelines and the findings can be made. 3. Expansion of landscape on western slope addresses MBAR concerns regarding visibility of the slope. 4. Scale of entry gate should be reduced and need to provide details for final approval. ACTION: Gottsdanker moved, seconded by Mendro and carried by a vote of 4-0 (Watson, Cung & Sharpe absent) to grant preliminary approval of 15BAR-00000-00122.
Page 8 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW Leonard New Single Family Dwelling 9. 14BAR-00000-00218 Attached Garage, Wine Cellar & Cabana 495 East Mountain Drive 15LUP-00000-00347 (Roxana Bonderson, Planner 884-8051) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Tom Ochsner, architect for the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Leonard, to consider Case No. 14BAR-00000-00218 for conceptual review of new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 280 square feet, the second floor being approximately 3,748 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 670 square feet an attached cabana of approximately 800 square feet and an attached wine cellar of approximately 300 square feet. No other structures exist on the property. The proposed project will require approximately 2,000 cubic yards of cut and approximately 3,000 cubic yards of fill. The property is a.89 acre parcel zoned 2-E-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 013-060-050, located at 495 East Mountain Drive in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Continued from 9/28/15(Appearance by Tom Ochsner) 1. Gary Nicholson 2. Kellam de Forrest 1. Nice project, well designed. 2. MBAR appreciates bringing house down the slope to fit the site and work with the contours. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the planner s consent. (Watson & Sharpe were absent from the discussion) Sweet Shade Farm LLC, New Single Family Dwelling 10. 15BAR-00000-00177 Residential Second Unit and Cabana Conversion 145 Tiburon Bay Lane 15CDP-00000-00056 (Sean Herron, Planner 568-3510) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Jeff Shelton, architect for the owners, Sweet Shade Farm LLC, to consider Case No. 15BAR-00000-00177 for conceptual review of a new two story single family dwelling, with the first floor being approximately 1,960 square feet, the second floor being approximately 914 square feet, the conversion of the existing dwelling to a cabana of approximately 613 square feet, a two story detached second residential unit with the first floor being approximately 878 square feet and the second floor being approximately 228 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a single family dwelling of approximately 613 square feet, an attached garage of approximately 632 square feet and a barn & pump house of approximately 1,798 square feet. The proposed project will not require any cut and approximately 460 cubic yards. The property is a 5 acre parcel zoned AG-I-5 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-340-058, located at 145 Tiburon Bay Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District. (Appearance by Brook & Jasper Eiler, Dan Upton) 1. Simple, nice, quiet project. 2. Detailing and materials will be important. 3. Appropriate project for the site and neighborhood. 4. MBAR appreciates the farm vernacular. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the planner s consent. (Watson, Eichelberger and Sharpe were absent from the discussion)
Page 9 Robertson/Gieski 11. 15BAR-00000-00178 Remodel/ Exterior Alterations /Demo 1586 San Leandro Lane 15CDH-00000-00025 (Roxana Bonderson, Planner 884-8051) Ridgeline: N/A Request of Sophie Calvin, agent for the owners, Donald Robertson & Kimberley Gieski, to consider Case No.15BAR-00000-00178 for conceptual review of residential remodel with exterior alterations and two new pergola s totaling 325 square feet and an exterior closet of 18 square feet and the demolition of the existing covered porch of approximately 116 square feet. The following structures currently exist on the parcel: a two story single family dwelling of approximately 2,643 square feet (total) and attached two story garage with the first floor being approximately 461 square feet and the second floor, guest house, of approximately 580 square feet, and an detached garage & art studio of approximately 754 square feet. The proposed project will not require grading. The property is a 1.30 acre foot parcel zoned 20-R-1 and shown as Assessor s Parcel Number 007-312-007, located at 1586 San Leandro Lane in the Montecito area, First Supervisorial District.(Appearance by Sophie Calvin) Public Comment: 1. Paul & Jennifer Brickman 1. Garage doors should be restored to the original design and width. 2. Windows on second story need to be detailed to match details of other windows. 3. Need details on trellis. 4. A lot of unpermitted work has degraded the architectural character of the home. 5. Either move front door or redesign existing door to make it appear more of an entry door restudy. The project received comments only. The project may return for preliminary approval with the planner s consent. (Watson, Eichelberger and Sharpe were absent from the discussion) There being no further business to come before the Montecito Board of Architectural Review Committee, Committee Member moved, seconded by, and carried by a vote of 4 to 0 (Watson, Eichelberger & Sharpe) that the meeting be adjourned until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 26, 2015 in the Santa Barbara County Engineering Building, Room 17, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 P.M. G:\GROUP\PC_STAFF\WP\MONTECITO\MBAR\MINUTES\2015\10-12- UNAPPROVED MINUTES.DOCX