In-N-Out Burger (Project Denied)
In-N-Out began formal discussions for locating a drive-thru fast food restaurant in Buellton in August 2021 with a Conceptual Review. In January 2022, an Initial Project Submittal was received for the project site at 515 McMurray Road. The Marriott hotel is to the north, Hwy 101 to the west, McDonald’s restaurant to the south, and a vacant parcel planned for future hotel development across McMurray Road to the east.
The proposed project includes demolishing the existing structure, which was previously operated as Parks Plaza Movie Theater, and construction of a new 3,885 sq. ft. fast food restaurant with a 25 car capacity drive-through lane and 54 parking spaces.
The proposed project has been processed with a Class 32 Categorical Exemption (Infill Project) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Important Dates
Initial Project Submittal
Public Hearing
City staff brought a resolution for denial to the Planning Commission. After hearing from the public, the applicant, and City staff, the Planning Commission directed staff to make findings in support of the project and bring back a Resolution for approval on December 15, 2022.
Public Hearing (Cancelled)
Cancelled upon request of the applicant.
Public Hearing
The Planning Commission was made aware of an unresolved AB 52 Tribal Consultation request and unanimously moved to continue the hearing to a date uncertain to allow for consultation to formally conclude.
Public Hearing
The Project was approved by the Planning Commission on 10/19/23.
Appeal Filed
The Project was appealed on 10/20/23.
Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held with the City Council on 12/14/2023. The appeal was upheld, and the project denied.