Staff Hearing Officer - October 14, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer meeting on October 14, 2026, considered one project: a tentative subdivision map for 812 Garden Street. The application would convert the existing 30-unit hotel into 30 condominium hotel units, changing the ownership structure without adding floor area or making physical changes. It also sought formal review of revised basement parking approved under building permit BLD 2025-01075; the revision addressed a technical limitation affecting accessible van-stall clearance. Staff found the project consistent with applicable zoning, General Plan, and subdivision requirements and recommended approval with conditions. The officer approved the project, finding it categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Section 15301. The decision is subject to a 10-day appeal period to the Planning Commission.

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