# Planning Commission - September 17. 2026

The City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission convened on September 17, 2026, to discuss a substantial conformance determination request for revisions to a previously approved automobile dealership development plan at 6210 to 6290 Hollister Avenue. The original 2018 plan approved a two-building dealership, but the revised proposal consolidates to a smaller, single-building dealership for Rivian Automotive, reducing floor area, building height, and parking spaces. Staff and the applicant presented details on site layout, landscaping, and compliance with prior conditions, including a $345,000 traffic mitigation fee payable to the neighboring city of Galita. The Architectural Board of Review (ABR) found the revised design generally compatible but requiring further refinements. Commissioners discussed issues such as bicycle parking requirements, carpool spaces, lease terms with the airport, and landscaping along the Galita-facing building side. The commission expressed general support for the project’s reduced scale and economic benefits, with recommendations to clarify conditions in the substantial conformance letter and to enhance landscaping on the Galita side. No formal vote was taken, as the meeting sought input to guide the Community Development Director’s final determination.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission - September 17. 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrshup2lcyA) - City of Santa Barbara - City TV