Agree..Geez maybe go outside and get some fresh air!
“ Via Maestra 42 owners George and Nicole Bitar”
His name is spelled with an s. Georges.
I sure hope this doesn't go the way RH's introduction into Aspen has gone. First the restaurant gallery, then residences and Bathhouse and Spa. None of which are complete and just sitting and slowly progressing. The fact that this once furniture store offers private jet, yacht, hotel and home services — think an American version of what some luxury brands do in Dubai... feels deeply wrong for Montecito. I think people should very cautiously watch RH and question their acquisitions locally.
The intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Los Patos Way will be a roundabout.
This is gonna be a tough spot for any retail. I assume this also means a traffic light will be installed at the intersection. And while, I don't look forward or have much need for high end boutiques, THIS would be a far better place for the RH store planned over the current location in the Upper Village.
Seven TVs. Oof.
I miss the old Wine+Beer space all the food options from the Market, super interesting beer choices, and most importantly, no TVs.
Is the Mesa Cafe closed?
Carroll Plumbing, 2825 De La Vina
Just received a neighbor notice for a Thurs 1pm 4/6/23 planning Comm meeting.
Have to see how the revisions compare.
The 121 E Mason full block development is the next block to the West. Concerned that the two projects might end up under construction concurrently, but "SOMO" is hiding, the 2022 201 Garden design had the underground parking beginning at grade. Not I my view a smart decision with sea level rise in mind.
This building should last 50 years - perhaps depending on a Cabrillo blvd tide/ storm wall.
Next to that new tasting room is LOU’S Los Olivos- a woman’s boutique.
Chiseling away at private property rights is a very bad idea.
Maybe stand over their then. ????
Okay - that bit about Poppy was confusing - I thought you meant the children’s store at the Montecito Country Mart - whew!
How is KEYT going to report on a Santa Barbara version of Monopoly without referencing the iconic and chaotic Santa Barbopoly board game from the 70’s/80’s? Still a few floating around on eBay ;)
Chill out Dan- it certainly isn’t rational to bulldoze everyones views in haste, due to guilt or lack of planning.
You do realize this town is in desperate need for housing, right? Times have changed.
Startled to see that the endearing neighborhood market (Cantwell's) is up for development. Anyone talk to the newly renovated Marriott Courtyard people about impinging on the city and ocean view from their spiffy rooftop spaces? Might go over like a lead balloon.... And why do we need a 4-story structure in the downtown grid? Seems that S.B. has worked pretty hard in the past 100+ years to prevent canyonization of downtown, which will ultimately obstruct everyone's views - one of the reasons we love living here.
Definitely a troll.
How do they pay zero taxes? I want in on that.
Glad that there are new owners of Chase that have actual food and restaurant experience. The food has always been good but albeit too rich for my tastes, and the place needs a cleaning and remodel, badly. It went downhill after the last owners bought it a few years back. I think they tripled their seating during Covid, providing a undeserved lifeline to a place that by most measures, was poorly run and on its last legs.
All that aside, Chase and SB will never been the same after we lost Todd last year. RIP to the best bartender and all around good guy. We miss you Toddy!
Amen
As a fellow Democrat I kindly ask that you take your political banter elsewhere. This is not the place for it. Perhaps Facebook or NextDoor will get you the interaction you’re looking for.
I will not stand idily by why some FoxNews watching republitards continue to develop our city for their own personnel gain. These right wing racists think they can come in here with there monster trucks and build whatever they want with no regard for greenhouse gas emissions? They pay zero taxes and listen to Rush Limbaugh all day and we cannot allow these idoits to destroy are city. It takes a village and we must stop them.
These rants read like troll posts.
I agree with you, Nancy. They could build it in one of several styles that are different to the everywhere-already-nouveau-“Spanish” without deviating from what’s local and fitting with the area. There are historic loft type buildings in the area as well as interestingly textured industrial buildings that could serve as inspiration. Instead they’ve gone for a cheap and no-relation look to SB, ultra 2010s, and which everyone will want to tear down a few years from now. It looks like crap and that’s me being nice.
