The Santa Barbara Ranch Project consists of amendments to the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance along with a variety of subdivision and entitlement applications that would collectively permit a residential estate development on the Gaviota coast, two miles west of the City of Goleta. Several different development scenarios are under consideration involving between 54 and 72 new residential dwellings, an equestrian center, agricultural support facilities, a worker duplex, public amenities (including access road, parking and restroom, hiking, biking, equestrian trails near the coastal bluff, an educational kiosk and a coastal access stair structure), and creation of conservation easements for permanent protection of open space and agriculture.
April 3, 2008 - Agenda & Staff Report
Policy Consistency with focus on Naples Planned Development District, Agricultural Resources (including the proposed Agricultural Conservation Easement-Williamson Act Exchange), Public Access/Trails and TDR Ordinance. (Presentation)
May 5, 2008 - Agenda & Staff Report
Resource Constraints with focus on Biology (including Open Space and Habitat Management Plan), Physical Features (Geology, Slopes and Natural Attributes), Cultural Resources, Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment.
May 29, 2008
Visual Resources with focus on Design-Development (Subdivision Maps, Preliminary Grading/Utilities Plans and Site Development Plans), Visual Simulations and CBAR Proceedings.