Plans to re-establish Montecito's Miramar Hotel now have a green light from the local planning commission.
The approved project is smaller than what was originally proposed, and as of Thursday, there was no word on whether developer Rick Caruso plans to move forward with the modified design.
If Caruso Affiliated does continue with the project, it would still needs to go through an appeals period and will also need approval from the Board of Architectural Review. There is no requirement for a Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors vote, unless it's appealed to that body.
As it currently stands, the hotel property—portions of which are visible from Highway 101—would include a public beach bar, a private club and 170 guest rooms.