Santa Barbara County Supervisors choose to not fight Santa Ynez Chumash land transfer
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Elected officials on Tuesday agreed to not challenge an effort by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to move a prominent open space into federal trust—and out of Santa Barbara County planning and development oversight. In a 4-0 vote, the county Board of Supervisors instead asked the tribe to confirm its plans for The San Carlos Property in writing, forgo the creation of new gaming operations there, consider impacts to roads and traffic, and explore how the county might be compensated for lost tax revenue. Also known as the Triangle Property, it’s 350 acres bordered by Highway 154 to the northeast, Highway 246 to the south and the town of Santa Ynez at Meadowvale Road to the west. Tribal Chairman Kenneth Khan told the board that the tribe has no current development plans at the site. “We’re seeking to place it into trust for non-gaming purposes,” Khan said. Santa Ynez Chumash Tribal Chairman Kenneth Khan addresses the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday