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Urban Design Review: Santa Barbara s Process History, Practice, Enhancement, and Ideas

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Urban Design Review: Santa Barbara s Process History, Practice, Enhancement, and Ideas

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    1. Urban Design Review: Santa Barbaras Process History, Practice, Enhancement, and Ideas APA California Conference September 13th, 2011 11:00 12:15 PM

    2. 2 Overview Introduction (15 minutes) History Current Design Guidelines Current Staff Role & Challenges 4 Panelist Topic Presentations Audience Q & A

    3. 3 Panelist Topic Presentations Heather Baker, AICP: History, City Staff Role William LaVoie: Commissioner Point of View Design Review What Works in Santa Barbara Bill McReynolds: Newcomer Developer Perspective. Bruce Bartlett, AIA, LEED AP: Current issues, potential enhancements. Brian Cearnal, AIA, LEED AP: What Works/What Doesnt

    4. 4 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review Chumash Period before 1782 Spanish Period (1782 1821) Mexican Period (1821 1848) Americanization Period (1848 1902) City Beautiful Movement (1902 1925) 1925 Earthquake

    5. 5 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review Chumash Period before 1782

    6. 6 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review Spanish Period (1782 1821)

    7. 7 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review Mexican Period (1821 1848)

    8. 8 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review Americanization Period (1848 1902)

    9. 9 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review City Beautiful Movement (1902 1925)

    10. 10 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review (contd.) 1923 Planning Commission 1925 Earthquake 1925/1947 Architectural Board of Review (ABR) 1960 El Pueblo Viejo (EPV) & Landmarks Advisory Committee (later HLC) 1977 Signs Committee 2007 Single Family Design Board (SFDB)

    11. 11 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review (contd.) 1923 Planning Commission 1925 Earthquake 1925/1947 Architectural Board of Review (ABR) 1960 El Pueblo Viejo (EPV) & Landmarks Advisory Committee (later Historic Landmarks Commission) 1977 Signs Committee 2007 Single Family Design Board (SFDB)

    12. 12 History of Santa Barbara & Design Review (contd.) 6 Minute Video by City of Santa Barbara's "City TV Channel 18"

    13. 13 ABR & SFDB Membership 2 members: Licensed Architects 1 member: Licensed Landscape Architect 3 members: Professional qualifications in fields related to architecture 1 member: Public at large 7 members total (Note: Historic Landmarks Commission has 9 commissioners)

    14. 14 Staffs Role Weekly Basis Staff Team: Senior Planner, Environmental Review Project Planner, Special Projects Planner, Urban Historian, three Planning Techs & Zoning support. Major Tasks: Notices, Agendas & Minutes Production Board & Commission Support at Meetings Public Counter Shifts & Administrative Approvals Zoning Plan Checks Environmental Review Project Plans Routing: Transportation, Coastal, Creeks, etc. Writing and Updating Guidelines

    15. Existing City of Santa Barbara Design Guidelines City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 15

    16. Existing City of Santa Barbara Design Guidelines City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 16

    17. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 17

    18. Existing City of Santa Barbara Design Guidelines City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 18

    19. Existing City of Santa Barbara Design Guidelines City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 19

    20. Existing City of Santa Barbara Design Guidelines City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 20

    21. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 21

    22. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 22

    23. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 23

    24. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 24

    25. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 25

    26. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 26

    27. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 27

    28. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 28

    29. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 29

    30. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 30

    31. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 31

    32. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 32

    33. On-Going Design Review Challenges for Staff Recruitments, esp. landscape architect scarcity Large commission (9 members vs. 7) Assuring minimum quorum for a meeting Ensuring final motions are clearly understood by Admin. secretaries. Coaching for compliance with: Brown Act CA Fair Political Practices Act Constantly updating and creating new guidelines & historic preservation work 33

    34. Current Design Review Challenges for Staff Current issues: e.g. tree removals and fines Interpreting convoluted ordinances Wireless infrastructure Meters and equipment planned locations Lack of funds for stipends or dinner break meals Enforcement of building details 34

    35. On-Going Design Review Challenges for Staff Boards established charter or purpose Communications between boards and Planning Commission Guidelines Compatibility interpretations: height, density & open space debates Green building / sustainable building challenges Modern architectural styles in traditional neighborhoods Avoiding appeals 35

    36. Bill McReynolds City Ventures Urban Design Review: The Developers Perspective We ultimately believe that a good review board and process improves the quality of the project/community Always remember that these are citizens volunteering their time and expertise just like the Planning Commission or City Council Some of the most desirable communities have long standing Design Review Committees: Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Ventura and Claremont 36

    37. Developer Challenges: Design versus land use decisions Additional timing increases uncertainty Not reviewing materials and/or having materials before hand Economic considerations (market rate vs. affordable) Local versus out of town design teams Message not consistent between board members 37 Bill McReynolds City Ventures (contd.)

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    39. Bruce Bartlett, AIA, LEED AP Issues: Recruitment Outdated General Plan and Ordinances Not Staying on Topic Multitude of Appeals Communication between Boards & Commissions Applicants anticipate shrinkage 39

    40. Bruce Bartlett, AIA, LEED AP (contd.) Enhancements: Smaller boards with experienced members Update Guidelines and Ordinances Provide training and staff support Clarify timing and validity of appeals Establish Board and Commission Liaisons Treat Applicants as Customers 40

    41. City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department 41

    42. 42 Brian Cearnal, AIA, LEED AP What Works: Early concept review Time certain A strong & clear chair What Doesnt Work: Too much design before initial/concept review A weak chair Everyone needing to talk Personal design imposition

    43. Audience Q & A with Presenters Heather Baker, AICP: History, City Staff Role William LaVoie: Commissioner Point of View Bill McReynolds: Newcomer Developer Perspective Bruce Bartlett, AIA: Current issues, potential enhancements. Brian Cearnal, AIA: What Works/What Doesnt 43

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