I’m willing to install a creek in my backyard if it means ADU’s are off limits in my ‘hood
Please consider: Yona Reds - great taqueria formerly in the 500 block - had to move because unlicensed street vendors set up nightly on the sidewalk in front of his store. Hard to compete with $4 taco and hot dogs (and of course there’s no sales tax). This is a bigger reason why restaurants can’t stay open later. Go to ROY, support him!
Homeowners who live anywhere near running water in SB should understand just how restrictive what is being proposed with the new Creek Ordinance. Arroyo Burro runs though my property, and so I'm in the 50' bracket, although others may only be restricted to 35' along minor creeks. Just some of the "greatest hits:"
1. No development of any sort within the buffer zone. This is not just structures, but also decks, patios and most landscaping. You are only allowed to do two things in the buffer zone - erosion control, and tree trimming for fire risk reduction. That's it. Imagine a swath of your property suddenly completely off limits for.....essentially anything.
2. Structures that are currently in the buffer zone can ONLY be maintained. No expansions, no exterior remodel or anything of the sort. On my street, there are entire houses that fall in this zone. My garage is in this zone. So, imagine the hit to property value if the opportunity to improve structures is forever off the table.
3. In the event of a natural disaster - any natural disaster - if your structure is inside the buffer, the Creeks department will try to make you re-site your rebuilt structures on your lot if possible. If this is not possible, you will ONLY be allowed to rebuild up to 1,200 square feet of structure.
4. No ADUs allowed in the buffer zone. This is likely illegal, given current CA state law with regards to ADUS.
If you look at the map that the city provides here you can see just how many properties are affected by this ordinance:
https://sustainability.santabarbaraca.gov/projects/adaptation-resilience-program/creek-buffer-ordinance
If you are a homeowner near any of the mapped creeks or know one, you should absolutely understand what is being proposed, and I would highly encourage you to get involved and attend any and all relevant city meetings on this matter.
Why do you think they stopped late night service..?? Do you think it was such a huge success with all the night life in Santa Barbara going. Wow you people are clueless as to how a restaurant operates and is able to stay in business. Selfish, selfish selfish..! Maybe you should open a late night restaurant with your life saving and see how that goes.
Stop asking for things that are not possible.
Sven, we should talk about ALL the reasons the neighbors on Alston Road are requesting "speed humps" (not bumps) to slow the traffic down. This has been an issue for over 30 years and neighbors have put together a petition to finally get some results. A couple of weeks ago a neighbors dog was hit & killed, another neighbors car was totaled in a hit & run as they pulled out of their driveway, I can go on & on...........
Yes, that’s the one! They carry McConnell’s ice cream too!
I have done the Big Bounce, as a former gymnast I thought it was fun but it is TIRING! I was 41 when I did it and felt incredibly sore afterwards. I wanted to get my money's worth so stayed almost as long as I was allowed but maybe should have called it quits earlier. Overall a fun experience but be prepared for how your body might feel afterwards...
Heard the infamous Dubai chocolate was spotted at Costco this past week (although I have not been to see it myself!!).
it looks like a genorater with stury support legs and a high antenna with a flashing blue light? They are all over the parking lots in Santa Maria
Cafe Dolce- next to Panino-thx for the tip. This delux coffee/ juice bar has a lot of very nice items
Got him Jim!
One the northeast corner of Patterson & 101 on ramp, behind a gate, there is an array of equipment and a flashing blue light. What is this?
the Pressed display looks fine to me. If it bothers you I guess you could shop elsewhere?
We tried Dubai Chocolate at Dolce in Solvang. Great selection!
If you don’t want to spend the money on the Big Bounce, you can just wait for the speed bumps on Alston 🛫. (Indeed, please NO)
Isn’t Mountain Trek that high end health resort in Canada? $$$$$
Top This Chocolate in Ventura has the Dubai chocolate bars.
You really like your work place!
Lol
Big push at the city council meeting today to put speed bumps on Alston Road and Eucalyptus Hill Road.
Mission City Sandwich Shop is absolutely amazing. Just went for their soft opening. Boats and Hoes hands down the best tuna salad sandwich I've ever had! Worth every penny, those ingredients are top notch and the flavors and textures are just flat out awesome. Go eat there!
If you are coming thru Los Alamos- the market across the street from Bell’s has multiple similar type offerings- candy bar size & $100 size. Nice new owners!
I've gotten Dubai chocolate (aka choklava) at Lokum in the past.
It seems like Goleta contributes a smaller portion of their taxes to SBUSD than those in other areas that have their own elementary school districts. Any idea why that would be?
The ad says it’s offered at $3,859,000…hmmm
Is there one person in the SYV who is praying the Independent reveals in it’s REAL ESTATE SALES, that the Indian Way property was sold to a BIDEN?
