06/17/2008The Montecito Board of Architectural Review (MBAR) granted preliminary approval for all of Phase I of the Westmont College Master Plan. The first part of the project will add a new art center, science building, chapel, observatory and residence hall while reconfiguring the campus road and athletic fields. College officials will now work with the planning department, get final approval from the MBAR and then pull permits from the building department before starting construction, which will begin in early October. The college, however, faces a challenge from opponents at the State Court of Appeals.Westmont 1 Column Content Background Color White Ali...