FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2009

B3 Architects Offers Pro Bono Assistance to Jesusita Fire Victims

As we watched the Jesusita fire grow from 5 acres to 150 acres the first day, we had a sense of
bewilderment that yet another fire could hit Santa Barbara in under a year. As long time Santa Barbara
residents, many in our firm were evacuated or had friends and family members evacuated. As we chose
which items to take with us, and which to leave behind, we experienced first hand the fear of losing our
homes and all the possessions and memories connected to our homes. As some of us were evacuated
and relocated to friend’s houses, we watched the firefighter’s online and on the news fighting to save our
individual homes and community.

As the fire reaches containment, we are grateful and relieved for all the homes saved, yet we are deeply
saddened by the tragic losses our friends and community members have undergone as victims of the
Jesusita Fire.

As architects, we would like to offer the following pro bono services to homeowner Jesusita Fire Victims:

Initial Consultation:
Review of the City Rebuild Process
Review of standard City Approvals/Permit Process
Assistance in identifying your rebuild priorities, constraints and objectives

Initial Research:
Availability of archive plans and permit records for reconstruction
Case specific Zoning and Building Code requirements
Special circumstances to be resolved for rebuilding (ie, no archive plans, discrepancies, minor
changes)
Site visit / evaluation
Prepare a detailed proposal for architectural services that will be required for the reconstruction of
property

On the reverse of this page, we have compiled a list of phone numbers and websites that we believe will
be helpful for you during this time.

Please contact Barry Berkus or Keith Rivera or for more information:

Sincerely,

B3 Architects Staff and Family

Tel: 805 966 1547

Fax: 805 966 1549
b3@b3architects.com 2020 Alameda Pad re Se rra , Sui te 133 San ta Ba rba ra, Cal ifo rnia 93103 -1756
 IMPORTANT NUMBERS & WEB SITES
For the Rebuilding Process

County Residents OUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact the County Planning and Development Department: B3 Architects
123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara 93101-2058 2020 Alameda Padre Serra
805-568-2090 or 805-568-3030 Suite #133
www.sbcountyplanning.org Santa Barbara, CA 93103
T: 805.966.1547
Case managers have been assigned to properties damaged and/or www.b3architects.com
destroyed. Residents may contact the Planning Supervisor, Petra Leyva, at
805-568-2071 to determine their case manager. Recommended Contractors:
City Residents Young Construction
Contact Chief Building Official George Estrella Dave Young
T: 805-564-5485 T: 805.963.6787
www.SantaBarbaraca.gov www.youngconst.com
RESOURCES Signal Construction
Santa Barbara American Institute of Architects Randy Barnes
229 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 T: 805.563.2475
T: 805.966.4198 www.signalconstruction.com
www.aiasb.com
Allen Associates
Santa Barbara Contractor’s Association Dennis Allen
T: 805.884.1100 T: 805.884.8777
www.sbcontractors.org www.dennisallenassociates.com
Built Green Santa Barbara Jack ‘N Tool Box Inc.
T:805.884.1100 Jack Byer
www.builtgreensb.org T: 805.564.6960
www.jackntoolbox.com
American Society of Landscape Architects
www.asla.org
Did you know that an architect or
designer can act upon your behalf during
US Green Building Council Central Coast Chapter (C4)
this process? All you need to do is file an
www.usgbcc4.org Agent Authorization Form with your
appointed case planner.
(Exception: Owner authorization is
required to receive copies of your
archived architectural plans.)

B3 Architects is a Santa Barbara-based firm with over 40 years experience in the area. We specialize in custom home design
with sustainability at the heart of our design principles. Below is a sampling of our custom designs.