Tarlton Demolition

The Tarlton Demolition project, identified as Case No. 25CDH-00004, is a request for a Coastal Development Permit with Hearing administered by the County of Santa Barbara. Located at 6747 Del Playa Drive in Goleta, California, the project involves the partial demolition of a multi-family dwelling on a 0.16-acre parcel zoned SR-M-8. The scope of work includes an 18.2-foot cutback of the dwelling and a three-foot cutback of the existing deck, requiring the demolition of 496 square feet. These modifications will result in a 1,716-square-foot dwelling positioned 19.6 feet from the bluff edge, with the deck situated two feet from the bluff edge. Additionally, the project includes the installation of a six-foot tall bluff-top safety fence. No grading or tree removal is proposed for the site. The project is classified under NAICS code 238910 and is served by the Goleta Water District, Goleta West Sanitary District, and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. According to the Notice of Exemption dated June 16, 2025, the project is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303, as it involves existing facilities and accessory structures with no significant environmental impacts. Kevin De Los Santos serves as the lead agency planner, and Tarlton Thomas is the applicant. The project was officially filed by the County Clerk on July 3, 2025.