Planning Commission - County of Santa Barbara - 05/27/26

The County of Santa Barbara Planning Commission held a meeting on May 27, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a conditional use permit for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant with a drive-thru on Cay Real. The commission reviewed air quality impact studies and operational efficiencies, ultimately voting 5-0 to approve the project, emphasizing that the drive-thru would not worsen air quality compared to a walk-in restaurant. Additionally, the commission addressed an appeal concerning a tentative parcel map subdivision involving a barn straddling property lines. After reviewing historic resource evaluations and legal arguments, the commission unanimously denied the appeal and upheld the zoning administrator's approval of the subdivision. The meeting also included procedural matters such as the election of a vice chair and the cancellation of upcoming hearings. These decisions reflect ongoing land use and development oversight with attention to environmental and community impacts.