Remarks by Cary Penniman
49 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“Yeah, I think you answered my question about why is this so late in the game, this approval, but I think you answered that and I appreciate the extra diagram showing where that is, the relationship. Looks like it's all in the parking lot. Really wouldn't disturb anything if they have to cut through. Do you have any concerns with the easement?”
Planning Commission · Sep 14, 2026
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“No worries. No worries. And who's on the hook if they do need to dig it up and maintain that infrastructure? Would they put it back, or would it be up to the city to put it back?”
Planning Commission · Sep 14, 2026
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“And Daryl, will you be clicking through the presentation? Perfect. Thank you so much.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“I think my questions are probably directed to staff. I'm not sure. But just to make sure I understand all the, all the kind of constraints around this. Because this is an all-housing project, that's why it's subject to SB 3300, the Housing Accountability Act. Is that what makes it qualify, just because it's all housing?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Cool. And then just to make sure I understand the concession, that... that by providing three very low income units, the applicant reaches 5% threshold and qualifies for the state density bonus law. And that gives them a concession, which they then use to shift the city's normal affordability mix from 2.5 very low to 5% very low, and then taking the low from 5 to 2.5. All right.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Does that shift result in any reduction in either the total affordable housing obligation or the total in lieu fees the city would otherwise receive?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“I see. So they're still with the three units plus in lieu fees, there's 20% affordable houses? That is correct. OK. Thank you. A couple more questions. I think there was a public comment by Irene Russo mentioning traffic exiting the site has to travel west on Hollister. which I think was a good call out. She was wondering where they would turn around. Have we thought about where most people will turn around and the traffic safety around it?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Yeah. Most people are going to be going to Costco and all the shopping centers. Absolutely. So I imagine most of that traffic is going to be making a U-turn. So there is a U-turn. Is legal at Entrance Road? Yes, it is. Great. That answers that question. And then, just to make sure I understand correctly, under the conditions of approval, anyone buying one of these homes, either original buyer or subsequent buyers, will be notified as part of their purchase process that there's already an existing dog daycare kennel next door. Is that right?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“So it'll be part of kind of the disclosures. Hey, you're moving next to a dog kennel. Correct. You've been warned? Yeah. OK. Correct. Good. Good. That makes sense. Two more. Well, no. You already answered where are the low-income units, because I couldn't see that either. The Air Pollution Control District mentioned that a potential health concern for residents within 500 feet of Highway 101. Could staff walk through? Was that concern addressed? Were there any conditions or recommendations related to that?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Okay. Thank you. And is that just for that last row, that last building? Correct. Okay. Thank you. That's all the questions I had.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“So given that this site is subject to SB 330, And the state density bonus law, if we did want to make adjustments for height or neighborhood compatibility, maybe this is a question for legal, what recourse would we have or do we have any recourse as a planning commission?”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“No worries. No worries. So yeah, I think that we have this extra density because of state laws. But within the framework that we have to work with, this project is less dense than entitled under the state bonus density law. More parking than is actually required under the state law. You know, not our ideal mix of affordable housing, but not as many as actually we would like to manifest instead of in lieu fees. But, you know, yeah, I think it's a project I could support.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“All right. Yes, I'd like to amend my motion to include condition 15A4 and also the number of buildings from 12 to 13, sorry, 13 to 12, and the height limit from 41 to 38.5. Do we have a second? I second.”
Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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Planning Commission · Aug 24, 2026
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“Yeah, yeah. I am recusing myself from the public hearing on Anthem Church tonight out of the abundance of caution and to avoid potential appearance of bias in the decision. I will not participate in this item tonight. Thank you.”
Planning Commission · Aug 10, 2026
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“Thank you, Chair. I might find my notes here, but given the public comment that we've received, I'd like to suggest that the City Council... I'd like to suggest that the City Council consider directing staff to explore a sensitive business location ordinance. Goleta already has objective separation standards for certain land uses such as cannabis retailers. It may be worthwhile to evaluate whether similar content neutral location standards could be adopted more broadly to certain categories of land uses with unique compatibility considerations based on objective planning criteria. The goal…”
Planning Commission · Aug 10, 2026
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“Okay. Okay. And I don't know what there is to do about the current situation that the public is, you know, has been bringing up. But, yeah, I don't know if there's any recommendations or anything that can be done at this time for that. But... Not something we can discuss tonight.”
Planning Commission · Aug 10, 2026
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“OK. Also for the applicant, there's one studio unit in the farmhouse. Is that also deed restricted, or is that not restricted?”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“And what's that intended to be used for?”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“That makes sense. Thank you. One more question was about the barn. It does seem a little large. I didn't understand by looking at the plans that there is a second floor. And what is that? Is there? And did I understand that right? And what's that second story used for?”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“Yeah, that's probably what makes it look so big. So mostly mezzanine storage.”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“Great, thank you. That's all I had for applicants.”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“Yeah, I do have some. So I think these are more for staff. So Stowe House was mentioned, and that does have community events, like it's being proposed for Fairview Gardens. Are those, do they have a CUP or is that because they're Goleta, are they Goleta City property that it's a special use permit instead of a temp permit? Can you explain that?”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026
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“So just thinking about Stillhouse, like Fiesta Ranchera or, you know, Music at the Ranch or Old Time, 4th of July, do those – Is there a conditional use permit that those are operating under?”
Planning Commission · Jul 13, 2026