The Ongoing Saga of the Miramar
Miramar Owner Receives One-Year Extension
Miramar Hotel owner Rick Caruso, after explaining the economy has delayed his ability to proceed with construction, received a one-year extension on a Coastal Development Permit and a five-year extension on a Conditional Use Permit to build his hotel. Read story.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Miramar's Blue Shingles to Brighten Up Baja
Montecito resort donates unused tiles for homes in Tijuana and Tecate Read story.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Miramar Full Steam Ahead
Neighbors withdraw lawsuit and appeals, giving green light to Caruso's stalled renovation of abandoned Montecito resort. Read story.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
It's Caruso's Miramar
Board denies appeals, lawsuit could be next. Read story.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Miramar Hotel Approval Faces Appeal
The Citizens Planning Association objects to the recent okay by the Montecito Planning Commission. Read story.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Miramar Finally Passes Planning Commission
A likely appeal of this approval would send Rick Caruso's project next to the Board of Supervisors. Read story.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Miramar Gets Green Light
After one tempestuous year, the Montecito Planning Commission approves Rick Caruso's plans for renovating the historic seaside hotel. Read story.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Caruso's Miramar: What Now?
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.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The End of Caruso's Miramar?
Montecito Planning Commission sends project back to drawing board, but Caruso won't go. Read story.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Miramar Opponents Claim Montecito Association Failing Its Mandate
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 Associationis being diligent in protecting the unique qualities of the community, questioning specifically whether the Miramar has received adequate scrutiny. Read story.
Originally published 6:00 a.m., July 31, 2008
Updated 4:46 p.m., July 31, 2008
Miramar's Extra Architectural Review Nixed
Rick Caruso's staffers unable to attend Monday meeting; future decisions will be made without additional MBAR input. Read story.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Miramar Decision Postponed Until August 6
Despite marathon meeting Wednesday, Montecito planners still have questions. Read story.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Where's the Water?
Montecito Water District's flub could upset the Miramar project. Read story.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Miramar Hotel Emails Raise Questions
Investigation of government correspondence reveals interesting details just as Montecito Planning Commission readies for Wednesday's project review. Read story.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Shootout at Miramar Corral
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.
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