Grover Beach Residents Concerned About Overdevelopment
GROVER BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - The Grover Beach Planning Commission is reviewing pre-application for a new development, proposed for the city’s west end.
Some locals say they don’t want it.
Some residents voiced their opposition to a proposed development on front street at Monday night's Grover Beach City Council meeting.
“My concern is really just I'm getting a an overview of all the new development and the lack of apparent traffic control that has been associated with it,” said Stephen Brame, a resident of Grover Beach.
They claim some recent developments did not account for additional community parking and traffic problems.
“My wife and I were trying to get on Fourth Street today for about 20, 25 cars, and that's now—it's going to get worse then,” said Randy Fiser, who lives In Grover Beach.
Long-time residents are concerned a proposed development here at Front Street will cut into the skyline, continue to increase traffic issues and take away Grover Beach's small town feel.
“There are some scenic views there that we, the public, have a right to so I hope you consider that,” says Tim Sudiacal, another resident of Grover Beach. “We are for progression in this city and that includes more housing but it's the height that we're concerned about.”
Some residents also expressed concerns about how these developments intend to bring more wealth into Grover Beach, and how it can be sustained in the years ahead.
“The proposed project at 359 Front Street is just a pre application at this point,” says Matthew Bronson, Grover Beach’s City Manager. “And the process is shaped by voices that come forward from the community. The proposed development would lead to 36 new housing units on that site, along with about 3000 square feet of commercial space in a mixed use development that's allowed under that particular zoning area.”
The developer will submit their application in early 2026, to be heard by the Planning Commission later in the year.
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