Planning Commission - County of Santa Barbara - 10/21/26

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission meeting on October 21, 2026, included an initial public comment period on the proposed Gratitude Canyon youth camp in Goleta. Speakers raised concerns about evacuation access, traffic, fire and general safety, parking, noise, water, and environmental impacts. County staff clarified that the application is not complete and that an environmental impact report will be prepared, with further opportunities for public comment. The commission also approved its consent agenda, 4–0; no procurement details were discussed.