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Buellton planning commission approves self-storage project at 70 Industrial Way with conditions to protect creek and trees
Summary
The Buellton City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-10, a final development plan for a self-storage facility at 70 Industrial Way (APN 099-690-052). Conditions include lighting limits within the Zaca Creek setback, required anchoring of units in the floodplain, and a 2:1 replacement for removed sycamore trees.
The Buellton City Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 25-10 on a final development plan for a self-storage facility proposed at 70 Industrial Way (Assessor’s Parcel Number 099-690-052).
Planning staff told commissioners that the existing building predates the city’s design guidelines and is therefore nonconforming; the applicants requested an exception so new exterior storage units and a trash enclosure may match the existing structure rather than conform to the city’s agrarian ranch or mission revival design options. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
The recommendation package included a photometric analysis and a condition to protect wildlife along Zaca Creek: exterior lighting within the 50-foot creek setback must remain off…
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