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College Avenue Starbucks drive-thru and extended hours

Santa Rosa

Summary

A new drive-thru-only Starbucks near the Highway 101 exit would operate 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The adjacent homeowner worried about noise, traffic, and health impacts; the commission approved it 4-2.

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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Commuters and travelers near the Highway 101/Cleveland Avenue interchange gain a new coffee option; the vacant auto repair site is redeveloped.

⚠️Who could be affected

Neighbors on the adjacent residential street face drive-thru noise, idling emissions, and employee parking spillover concerns.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingAug 13, 2026approved

Planning Commission — August 13, 2026

A new drive-thru-only Starbucks near the Highway 101 exit would operate 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The adjacent homeowner worried about noise, traffic, and health impacts; the commission approved it 4-2.

Related development

approved

College Avenue Starbucks

Brings a new business to a long-vacant corner near the freeway, but neighbors within about 20-30 feet of the drive-thru lane will hear idling cars and speaker orders starting at 4 a.m.

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