Santa Maria Planning Commission postpone decision on zone change and property use for drive-in theater land

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The Santa Maria Planning Commission decided to continue the discussion whether homes can be built where the Hi-Way Drive In Theater currently is.

People's Self Help housing asked the planning commission to change the zoning so homes can be built on the 8.89-acre site.

Right now, the area is only allowed to have commercial use.

Currently, the drive-in is on the market for over $3.3 million.

We spoke to the realtor tonight and they told us the property is in escrow.

The owners of the drive-in theater wrote a letter for the meeting.

They said business has been hard for them and support the zone changing request.

In the meeting, many agreed and disagreed with changing the zone.

After reviewing the request, the planning commission decided to continue on this discussion.

People's Self Help Housing Home Ownership Vice President said she respects the commission’s decision.  

"Well I think that the community gets more time to give their input,” said Vice President of Home Ownership Sheryl Flores. “We really only want to go forward with community support."

But for now, the date to continue this discussion is to be determined.