Chick-fil-A Gets Green Light Near Turnpike

Chick-fil-A just got the go-ahead for a new location in Santa Barbara County — right where the old IHOP stood — with a unanimous vote from the Planning Commission. The spot, near the Turnpike exit, promises to slash emissions by keeping cars idling instead of restarting engines, thanks to tech like online ordering and iPad kiosks to cut wait times to just five minutes. Surprisingly, 77% of supporters live in Isla Vista and Goleta, where this new drive-through could shave miles off their commute. Critics raised concerns, but officials stood by updated environmental data and the promise of smoother traffic flow. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2485d68fdae65e89