Historic Landmarks Commission - October 21, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks Commission met on October 21, 2026. The commission approved meeting minutes and ratified the day’s consent-calendar action; those motions passed. No contract awards, bids, vendor selections, or other formal procurement activity were identified. A subcommittee reported a proposed low-cost refresh for the Dollar Store site, including a yellow accent wall, pruning trees, lighting, and wood chips; the work is expected to proceed soon, and a formal application may come to the commission later.

The commission reviewed revisions for the proposed hotel at 101 Garden Street, a 4.53-acre project with an 85,298-square-foot underground parking garage, after prior approvals by the Planning Commission and City Council. Discussion covered windows and materials, roof-tile imagery, posts, balcony detailing and drainage, and concealed structural connections at the portico. Commissioners indicated support for moving toward final approval with conditions, including concealed connections and replacing wood balcony-edge detailing with plaster; they also noted a discrepancy between architectural and structural drainage drawings. The transcript ends before a motion or final action on the project is recorded, so final approval is not confirmed.