Staff Hearing Officer - November 13, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer meeting was held November 13, 2026. The officer announced approval of a coastal development permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1334 San Miguel Avenue; the decision is not appealable. There were no requests for continuances, withdrawals, postponements, or agenda additions, and no general public comments were received.

The officer also considered a front-setback modification for an addition and patio cover at the South Gazebo of the VA Verde senior living community at 2900 Calle de los Amigos. The request was approved, with a determination that the project is exempt from further environmental review. The approval includes a condition to replace a tree with a coast live oak, with size and quantity determined by the Architectural Board of Review; the decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission within 10 days. Two letters supporting the project were received. No procurement activity, contracts, or spending decisions were identified.