Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Shelby Single Family Residential project, which includes 56 single-family units and 3 open space lots at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road. The project was approved despite concerns about traffic, fire safety, and environmental impacts, with commissioners acknowledging limitations due to state housing laws.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Goleta, CA
- Meeting Date
- March 2, 2026
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Monday, March 2, 2026
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Start free trialShelby Single Family Residential project for 56 Single Family units and 3 open space lots with a Final Environmental Impact Report at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road. APN: 077-530-019; Case No. 05-154-VTM-DP-DRB
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Goleta, recommending that City Council: 1) adopt environmental findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, 2) certify the Shelby Residential Project Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2012081019), 3) adopt the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, 4) adopt a statement of overriding considerations, and 5) approve the project”; 3. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Goleta, California recommending approval of the Vesting Tentative Map to create 56 residential lots and 3 open space lots For the Shelby Residential Project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road; APN 077-530-019; Case No. 05-154-VTM”; and 4. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Goleta, California recommending approval of the Development Plan for 56 residential lots and 3 open space lots and associated improvements for the Shelby Residential Project located at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road; APN 077-530-019; Case No. 05-154 -DP-DRB”. Staff: Lisa Prasse, Current Planning Manager Darryl Mimick, Supervising Planner