# Planning Commission - September 17, 2026


**Body:** City of Santa Barbara - City TV
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission held a special meeting on September 17, 2026, primarily to review and provide input on proposed changes to a previously approved automobile dealership development plan at 6210 to 6290 Hollister Avenue. The project, originally approved in 2018, is being revised to accommodate Rivian Automotive as the new occupant. Key procurement-related discussions included confirmation that the revised project remains in substantial conformance with the original approval, with a reduced overall scale and changes in site configuration. The commission discussed conditions of approval, including a $345,000 fair share contribution toward traffic improvements in the neighboring city of Galita, parking and bicycle space requirements, landscaping plans, and lease arrangements with the airport. The project will require new architectural design review approval and an environmental addendum. Commissioners also addressed compliance documentation and lease terms, including maintenance responsibilities for landscaping in the runway protection zone. No votes were taken on the project during this meeting; rather, the commission provided input to staff for the community development director's final determination. Additional administrative reports and requests for future presentations on housing and finance programs were also noted.

**Source:** City of Santa Barbara - City TV