AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
CITY HALL CHAMBERS, 401 S. VENTURA STREET, OJAI, CA 93023
VIEWING & ACCESS
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Public Communications is the time set aside during the Planning Commission meeting for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items. Matters raised at this time may be briefly discussed by the Commission and will generally be referred to staff and/or placed on a subsequent agenda. Under State law, other than for emergency items, no action can be taken at this meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the Planning Commission votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Planning Commission January 21, 2026
Approve as submitted
DISCLOSURE OF SITE VISITS AND EX-PARTE CONTACTS
Commissioners to provide disclosure of site visits and ex-parte contacts for items on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
2. Amendment to Design Review Permit (DRP 25-005) | Regarding an Amendment to previously approved renovation and restoration plans, specifically related to the transom element above the entrance on the west elevation at 102 N. Signal Street. The building is a contributor to a California Register of Historical Resources (California Register) listed Downtown Ojai Historic District, Assessor’s Parcel Number: 021-0-140-330. Property Owner(s): Richard and Evan Badt. Representative/Applicant: Jeff Becker, The Becker Group, Inc.
That the Commission:
1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2. Consider adoption of a Resolution approving an Amendment to the previously approved Design Review Permit (DRP 25-005) and including all previously approved conditions of approval regarding renovation and restoration related to elimination of previously proposed transom above entrance on the west elevation of 102 N. Signal Street as it is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code.
3. Design Review Permit (DRP 25-007) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-003) | Request for change of use from single use business administrative offices for a specialized school to include retail and restaurant uses, as well as outdoor dining, for property located at 302 El Paseo Road. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 021-0-102-110. The Zone classification is General Commercial (C-1) and General Plan Land Use Designation is General Commercial (GC). Property Owners: Bijan Kohan and Shirin Kohan, husband and wife, as joint tenants
That the Planning Commission:
1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt PC Resolution approving Design Review Permit (DRP 25-007) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-003) for a change of use from single use business administrative offices for a specialized school to include retail and restaurant uses, as well as outdoor dining, based on the findings and conditions in the proposed Planning Commission Resolution attached hereto (Attachment A) as the proposal is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code.
4. Zone Change (ZC 25-001) | Request for a zone change from Business Professional (BP) to Commercial (C-1) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring an existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, located at 1124 Maricopa Highway, Assessor’s Parcel Number 019-0-180-070. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of General Commercial (GC), and the Zoning Classification of the site is Business Professional (BP). Property Owner: Ojai Gas Inc. Applicant: Ojai Gas Inc. Raad Abasi. Representative: Evelyn Abasi, Esq.
That the Planning Commission
1. Conduct a public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt PC Resolution recommending approval to City Council of a Zone Change (ZC 25-001) to allow for the sale of alcohol and bring existing gas station “Ojai Gas” associated convenience store use into conformance regarding zone designation, based on the findings and conditions in (Attachment A) as the proposal is consistent with the Ojai Municipal Code.
5. Planning Commission Input Session (DRP 24-007 and TTM 24-001) | The Planning Commission will have a discussion and welcomes input for the Design Review Permit and Tentative Tract Map regarding the proposed 5-unit single-story project located at 408-410 North Montgomery Street, including the dedication of five deed-restricted affordable housing units. Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): 021-0-092-010. Zoning Classification is Multi-Family Residential (R-2). General Plan Land Use Designation is Medium High-Density Residential (MHR) and includes a Special Housing Overlay designation (SPL overlay). Property Owner: City of Ojai. Applicant: Linda Blackbern, RRM Design Group. Representative: Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County
That the Planning Commission receive the information and presentation provided by the applicant and staff, ask clarifying questions on this matter and feedback on the proposal and provide an opportunity for public comment/input.
***NO ACTION IS BEING REQUESTED BY STAFF AT THIS MEETING***
At the second meeting, the Planning Commission will lead a public discussion and hearing on this matter, review and consider the proposal on the project before providing a recommendation through resolution which will be forwarded to City Council for final determination.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S)
6. Training | Brown Act and Historic Preservation Commission Roles and Responsibilities
Receive information and a presentation from City Attorney regarding the Brown Act and Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Roles and Responsibilities.
7. Future Agenda Items
List of Future Agenda Items
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL LIASION - Council Member Kim Mang
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is March 4, 2026.
Posted February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Shari Herbruck, Principal Planning and Building Technician
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
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