Goleta Community Plan Update
The objective of this project is to update the 1993 Goleta Community Plan (GCP) for Eastern Goleta Valley with the advice of the Goleta Valley Planning Advisory Committee (GVPAC). This effort will revise theGCP to be consistent with the community’s vision for the next 15-30 years of land use planning.
Background: The Goleta Community Plan (GCP) was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1993. Since its adoption, new development has occurred consistent with the GCP, public services have expanded, modest population growth has occurred, regional planning dynamics have changed, and, most significantly, the City of Goleta incorporated. Issues of regional concern to the South Coast, such as economic vitality, high-quality residential neighborhoods, environmental protection, and sustainable transportation networks, provided the momentum to revisit where, when, and how Eastern Goleta Valley should change over the next 15-30 years.
Process: The process of updating the land use plan for Eastern Goleta Valley and its adoption by the Board of Supervisors includes the following steps:
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Phase I - "Input Phase": Form GVPAC; Staff facilitates public meetings and workshops to learn about and discuss land use and planning issues. - Completed
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Phase II - "Action Phase": Record Community's Goals for Updated Community Plan; Staff updates Plan consistent with land use goals. - Completed
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Phase III - "Review/Revision Phase": Draft Community Plan reviewed by GVPAC and interested parties; Staff revises Draft Plan as needed; Draft Plan initiated for environmental review by County decision-makers; Environmental review of Draft Plan consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Review, revision, and adoption by County decision-makers. - In Progress
- Phase IV - "Implementation Phase": Implementation of adopted Plan for Inland Areas; Coastal Commission Certification process; Implementation of certified Plan for Coastal Areas.
Project Status: Phase III partially completed; GVPAC has completed review and comment on first draft of Updated Community Plan.The February 1st, 2012 Initiation Draft Plan was recommended to the Board of Supervisors by the Planning Commission with approved modifications on November 16, 2011 (see hearing records below).
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Upcoming Public Meetings
Februrary 21, 2012 (subject to change)
Board of Supervisors Hearing to Initiate Environmental Review
105 E. Anapamu St, 4th Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Draft Updated Community Plan
FEBRUARY 1, 2012 DRAFT PLAN (full text, large file) (.pdf)
I. Introduction (.pdf)
II. Community Development and Land Use (.pdf)
III. Public Services and Facilities (.pdf)
IV. Environmental Resources and Constraints (.pdf)Appendix I: Roadway Classification System
Appendix II: Project Glossary
Note: Printed copies are available to view at the County Planning & Development Dept. 123 E. Anapamu St. 1st Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Printed copies can be ordered from Wilson Printing, for a fee.
Wilson Printing
5777 Hollister Avenue • Goleta, CA 93117
Phone (805) 964-8875 • FAX (805) 967-6844
Planning Commission Hearings 2011
Planning Commission Action Letter and Approved Modifications - November 16, 2011
For information regarding the County Planning Commission's review and recommendations for the Initiation Draft Plan between August 3, 2011 and November 16, 2011, please click on the hearing date below:
Contacts:
Jeff Hunt, Director: jhunt@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Allen Bell, Supervising Planner: abell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Erika Leachman, Senior Planner: eleachma@co.santa-barbara.ca.us
Also visit: Goleta Valley Planning Advisory Committee (GVPAC)
Also visit: Goleta Valley Planning Area