Historic Landmarks Commission - October 7, 2026

The October 7, 2026, Historic Landmarks Commission meeting for the City of Santa Barbara approved the September 23 minutes and ratified the consent-calendar actions. The commission accepted a historic resource report finding a 1931 house and a 1981 addition eligible for designation as a City Structure of Merit; the garage, garden structures, and landscape were not identified as contributors. No procurement, contract awards, vendor selections, or spending decisions were identified.

The commission reviewed a hotel project seeking final approval, comprising a 178,000-square-foot hotel and an 85,200-square-foot subterranean parking garage on a 4.5-acre site, with 267 vehicle parking spaces. Commissioners gave detailed design direction on colors, architectural detailing, windows, landscaping, and other features. Final approval was not granted: the commission unanimously continued the project indefinitely so the applicant could address the comments. Demolition and grading were discussed, and staff said it would confirm whether those permits could proceed before final approval.