The Ongoing Saga of the Miramar
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Miramar Full Steam Ahead
Neighbors Withdraw Lawsuit
Neighbors withdraw lawsuit and appeals, giving green light to Caruso’s stalled renovation of abandoned Montecito resort. Read story.
It's Caruso's Miramar
Board Denies Appeals, Lawsuit Could Be Next
Board denies appeals, lawsuit could be next. Read story.
Miramar Hotel Approval Faces Appeal
Citizens Planning Association Objects to Okay by Montecito Planning Commission
The Citizens Planning Association objects to the recent okay by the Montecito Planning Commission. Read story.
Miramar Finally Passes Planning Commission
Likely Appeal of This Approval to Send Project Next to Supes
A likely appeal of this approval would send Rick Caruso’s project next to the Board of Supervisors. Read story.
Miramar Gets Green Light
Montecito Planning Commission Gives Conceptual Approval to Caruso’s Plans for Renovating Historic Seaside Resort
After one tempestuous year, the Montecito Planning Commission approves Rick Caruso's plans for renovating the historic seaside hotel. Read story.
Caruso’s Miramar: What Now?
Developer Examines Options Pending Project Denial
Rick Caruso made one thing clear in a conversation earlier this week with The Independent: He will not be doing any more environmental review on the Miramar hotel project. Read story.
The End of Caruso’s Miramar?
Planning Commission Sends Project Back to the Drawing Board
Montecito Planning Commission sends project back to drawing board, but Caruso won’t go. Read story.
Miramar Opponents Claim Montecito Association Failing Its Mandate
Asleep at the Wheel?
While Rick Caruso waits for his Miramar Hotel project to head to the Montecito Planning Commission on August 6 for the second half of a marathon meeting to decide its future, some are questioning whether the Montecito Association is being diligent in protecting the unique qualities of the community, questioning specifically whether the Miramar has received adequate scrutiny. Read story.
Miramar’s Extra Architectural Review Nixed
Rick Caruso's Staffers Unable to Attend Monday Meeting; Future Decisions Will Be Made Without More MBAR Input
Rick Caruso's staffers unable to attend Monday meeting; future decisions will be made without additional MBAR input. Read story.
Miramar Plan D
n the event the current Miramar project (Plan C in the saga of this site) goes the way of its predecessors, I have a suggestion for Plan D. Read story.
Miramar Decision Postponed Until August 6
Despite Marathon Meeting Wednesday, Montecito Planners Still Have Questions
Despite marathon meeting Wednesday, Montecito planners still have questions. Read story.
Where’s the Water?
Montecito Water District Flub Could Upset Miramar Project
Montecito Water District's flub could upset the Miramar project. Read story.
Miramar Hotel Emails Raise Questions
Investigation of Government Correspondence Reveals Interesting Details Just As Montecito Planning Commission Readies for Wednesday’s Project Review
Investigation of government correspondence reveals interesting details just as Montecito Planning Commission readies for Wednesday’s project review. Read story.
Shootout at Miramar Corral
Full EIR Could Prompt Developer Caruso to Leave
After threatening to become the third successive Miramar Hotel owner to pull out of the project to restore the classic Montecito hotel, Rick Caruso has renewed his commitment following a teleconference with county staff on June 2. Read story.
Super-Sized Miramar
Since the proposed Miramar Project has substantial changes so that it no longer resembles the original Schrager Plan, it cannot legally be considered an addendum to the Schrager plan. The law is perfectly clear. Read story.
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