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Key actions from the Carpinteria City Architectural Review Board, Nov. 13, 2025:
• Smith residence (Calle Ocho) — Final approval granted; staff to verify lighting cut sheets and pool‑safety measures during building permit review.
• Kohler new residence (333 Linden Ave) — Preliminary approval granted for the revised 3,866‑square‑foot residence and lot‑line adjustment to roughly 7,573 sf; staff to collect lighting cut sheets and coordinate lot‑line adjustment and demolition of an encroaching garage on the adjacent parcel.
• Colby (444 La Tierra Lane) — Preliminary approval recommended with staff authorization to move to final pending Tree Board review of a city‑maintained ginkgo and verification of gate‑setback/public‑works standards.
• Administrative — Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
These items will return to staff or to the board for final sign‑off as required by planning and public‑works review processes.
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