Staff Hearing Officer - August 5, 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Staff Hearing Officer meeting on August 5, 2026, focused on several property development and modification projects within the city's coastal zone. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a coastal development permit for a new single-family residence with an attached junior accessory dwelling unit at 143 San Raphael Avenue, and an open yard modification for a garage reconstruction at 1620 Hillside Road. Additionally, a lot line adjustment between two parcels on Medcliffe Road was reviewed and approved after rescinding a prior approval to comply with California Coastal Commission appeal requirements. No contract awards, vendor selections, or budget allocations were discussed. The meeting primarily involved project approvals and compliance with coastal development regulations, with no public comments or appeals presented.