Read about the 5 proposals being discussed at tonight's Ojai City Council meeting. Click below to learn about each proposal, including the pros and concerns raised by the community.
Public Art Fund Report
Arts Commission presenting their February 19 report on the Public Art Fund allocations.
✓ Pros
- • Transparency in arts funding
- • Community engagement in cultural initiatives
DRP 24-007: 5-Unit Affordable Housing
📍 408-410 N Montgomery St
Developer seeks design review approval to build 5 new affordable housing units on an empty lot.
✓ Pros
- • Adds housing in a housing-scarce area
- • Affordable units for community members
⚠ Concerns
- • Neighbors concerned about traffic/parking
Zone Change ZC 25-001: Ojai Gas Station
📍 1124 Maricopa Hwy
BP gas station owner requests rezoning from BP to C-1 to add alcohol sales to the business.
✓ Pros
- • Business growth opportunity
- • Increased revenue for local business
⚠ Concerns
- • Proximity to schools/parks
- • Alcohol sales concerns in residential area
DRP 25-007: El Paseo Office → Restaurant
📍 302 El Paseo Rd
Owner wants to convert existing office space into retail/restaurant to activate the downtown.
✓ Pros
- • Activates downtown area
- • Brings foot traffic and commerce
⚠ Concerns
- • Parking concerns
- • Traffic impact on local streets
Amendment DRP 25-005: 102 N Signal St
📍 102 N Signal St
Historic building transom amendment. Owner requests modification to previously approved design review for a historic building's transom windows.
✓ Pros
- • Preserves historic character
- • Minor adjustment to approved plans