Planning Commission Regular Meeting

APRIL MINUTES OJAI PLANNING COMMISSION August 5, 2026 Call to Order Chair Murphy called the regular meeting of the Ojai Planning Commission to order on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person and via teleconference). Roll Call On a call of the roll, the following Planning Commissioners were present in person: Chair Murphy, Vice Chair Chesley, and Commissioners Rice Schmidt and Steward. Absent: Commissioner Hanson. City staff present: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director, Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner, John Cardenas, Senior Counsel, and Shari Herbruck, Principal Planning and Building Technician. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Rice Schmidt Approval of the Agenda Motion: Commissioner Rice Schmidt made a motion to continue Item 4 to be removed from the agenda to forward to the Historic Resources Report to the Historic Preservation Commission. Commissioner Steward seconded the motion for discussion purposes. After discussion a vote was taken. The motion failed as follows: AYES: Rice Schmidt NOES: Chesley, Murphy, Steward ABSENT: Hanson The Commission approved the agenda as submitted. Public Communication None Consent Item(s) Motion: Commissioner Rice Schmidt made a motion Vice Chair Chesley seconded the motion to remove Item 2 from the Consent Calendar to discuss prior to the vote. The commission agreed to pull Item 2 from the consent calendar to discuss.

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026 Page 2 of 5 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Planning Commission July 15, 2026 Chair Murphy asked for any changes to the minutes and if there were none, she requested a motion to approve the minutes Motion: Commissioner Steward moved and Vice Chair Chesley seconded the motion to approve July 15, 2026, regular PC meeting minutes as submitted. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Chesley, Murphy, Rice Schmidt, Steward NOES: None ABSENT: Hanson Discussion of Item 2 Removed from Consent Calendar 2. Planning Commission Approved Appeal with revised Conditions of Approval of Director Decision (MISC 26-016) | Regarding penalties imposed by the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the City of Ojai Municipal Code, for violation related to removing a protected coast live oak without benefit of permit, located at 52 Krotona Street, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue within in the IR3 Zoning District. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 018-0-050-120. Representative/Arborist: Bill Mellett, Landscape and Design. Property Owner: Krotona Institute Theosophy. Appellant: Elena Dovalsantos. Chair Murphy opened the item and turned the time over to staff Staff –Director Seibert presented the staff report. Questions for Staff Commissioner Rice Schmidt clarified the vote and date of the resolution. Chair Murphy opened for comments Speakers: In person Bill Miley. Representative for the Appellant, Bill Mellett, and the Appellant Elena Dovalsantos, requested a change to the type of tree to replant from oak to sycamore. Arborist Mellett explained the pros to planting a sycamore as opposed to an oak tree. Chair Murphy closed the comment period After commission discussion a motion was made. Motion: Vice Chair Chesley moved and Commissioner Steward seconded the motion to adopt PC Resolution 26-07 to approve the appeal and make a change from requiring two oak trees to be planted to require two sycamores to be planted. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Chesley, Murphy, Rice Schmidt, Steward ABSENT: Hanson

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Disclaimer of Site Visits and Ex-parte Contacts All Commissioners present at the meeting attended a city scheduled site visit with the owner for Item 3. Public Hearing Item(s) 3. Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 26-002) – Regarding a request for modifications to existing conditions of approval to the previous Directors Exemption (DE 23-004) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 23-001) for an outdoor dining facility, including Tivoli lights and on- and off-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (formerly Tipple & Ramble) for the established business ‘Ojai Roots’ located at 315 North Montgomery Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-081-430. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of General Commercial (GC) and the Zoning Classification of the site is General Commercial (C-1). Property Owner: Fairmont 1 LLC. Applicant: Reiana Onglengco Chair Murphy opened the item and turned the time over to staff Staff –Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. Questions for staff The Commission had a discussion with staff regarding all the requested revisions to the Conditional Use Permit. Chair Murphy opened public comments Speakers: In person Trent Bustholio, Jeffrey Boos, Jody Chapman, Dwier Brown, Larry Steingold, Angus Beverly, Keila Merritt, Paul Graham, Robert Glover, Bret Nighman, Jeff Eid, Javier Arango, Michelle Bosch, David Berry, Lee Sher, Brad Hall, Randy Chapman, Ariel Lorimoro. Virtually. Nory Horn, Mark Bagby. Chair Murphy closed the public comment period The Commission asked questions and discussed the request with the applicant and staff, which resulted in the Commission asking the business owner to meet with the neighbors to work out the details and come back to the commission with a more specific. Motion: Vice Chair Chesley moved and Commissioner Rice Schmidt seconded the motion to continue this item to a date uncertain requiring re-noticing when it comes back to the commission, allowing time for the business owner to work with the neighbors to make specific conditions that are agreeable to all and come back to the commission within 90-days. Also, to remove Condition No. 2 related to Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) licenses completely from the proposed resolution. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Chesley, Murphy, Rice Schmidt, Steward ABSENT: Hanson

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026 Page 4 of 5 4. Design Review Permit (DRP 25-011), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-004), Zone Change (ZC 25-002), General Plan Amendment (GPA 25-001) | Regarding the Change in Use From an Office Use to a Health Spa & Wellness Center Use, Zone Change from Public, Quasi- Public (P-L) to Village Mixed Use (VMU), and General Plan Land Use Amendment from Public/Quasi-Public (P) to Village Mixed Use (VMU); located at 107 North Ventura Street (Formerly: World University) – Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0-106-040 and currently residential use at 107 W. Matilija Street Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0-106-030. The existing General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject site is Public/Quasi-Public (P) and existing Zoning Classification of the subject site is Public, Quasi-Public (P-L). Property Owner: 107 Ventura LLC. Applicant/Representative: Jeremy McBride. Chair Murphy opened the item and turned the time over to staff Staff –Director Seibert presented the staff report. The time was turned over to Ginger Anderson, Stantec, representative of the applicants who also gave a PowerPoint presentation. Virtually. Jeremy McBride, property and business owner, spoke to the Commission. Questions for applicants and staff The Commission had a discussion with the applicant representative, owner, and staff regarding parking, traffic, historic, hours of operation, and the zone change. Virtually. Evanne St. Charles, Historian, spoke to the Commission and answered questions. Chair Murphy opened public comments Speakers: Virtually Gina McHatton, Historic Preservation Commission Chair. Chair Murphy closed the public comments The Commission deliberated and provided comments. Chair Murphy requested a motion. Motion: Commissioner Steward moved to adopt the Resolution with the recommendation to City Council with staff conditions of approval, forward review to the Historic Preservation Commission, and move on to City Council for review and approval with including the Historic Preservations Commissions comments. The motion failed as there was no second to the motion. Motion: Commissioner Rice Schmidt moved and Vice Chair Chesley seconded the motion to adopt the Resolution with the recommendation to City Council with staff conditions of approval, forward review to the Historic Preservation Commission, and bring the item back to the Planning Commission on a date specific, August 19, 2026, for review of the Historic Preservations Commissions comments to consider incorporating them into the project and forward the recommendation to City Council. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Chesley, Murphy, Rice Schmidt NOES: Steward ABSENT: Hanson

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AGENDA

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

CITY HALL CHAMBERS, 401 S. VENTURA STREET, OJAI, CA 93023

VIEWING & ACCESS

Public participation is encouraged! The meetings are conducted in a hybrid model, providing both in-person attendance and virtual public comment via the Zoom link below. Virtual attendance via Zoom is the only way to remotely provide public comment. Pre-registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the "hand-raise" function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. The meeting is also livestreamed on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings , on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity , and on Spectrum Channel 10. See "Public Comment Options" below for further instruction.

ZOOM LINK - August 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting

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 July 15, 2026

RECOMMENDATION:

Approved as submitted.

Planning Commission Minutes - July 15, 2026

2.

Planning Commission Approved Appeal with revised Conditions of Approval of Director Decision (MISC 26-016) | Regarding penalties imposed by the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the City of Ojai Municipal Code, for violation related to removing a protected coast live oak without benefit of permit, located at 52 Krotona Street, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue within in the IR3 Zoning District. Assessor's Parcel Number: 018-0-050-120. Representative/Arborist: Bill Mellett, Landscape and Design. Property Owner: Krotona Institute Theosophy. Appellant: Elena Dovalsantos

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and

2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution approving the appeal with revised conditions of approval for Tree Permit (T 2107956), in accordance with Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the Ojai Municipal Code.

Administrative Report - Approval of Tree Appeal

Attachment A - Revised Resolution Approving Tree Appeal

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)

3.

Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 26-002) - Regarding a request for modifications to existing conditions of approval to the previous Directors Exemption (DE 23-004) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 23-001) for an outdoor dining facility, including Tivoli lights and on- and off-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (formerly Tipple & Ramble) for the established business 'Ojai Roots' located at 315 North Montgomery Street, Assessor's Parcel Number 021-0-081-430. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of General Commercial (GC) and the Zoning Classification of the site is General Commercial (C-1). Property Owner: Fairmont 1 LLC. Applicant: Reiana Onglengco

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and

2. Consider approving the attached modification to Resolution 23-03 which includes modification to the existing Conditions of Approval for an outdoor dining facility, including Tivoli lights and on- and off-site sale and consumption of beer and wine located at 315 North Montgomery Street (Ojai Roots) through Directors Exemption (DE 23-004) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 23-001).

Administrative Report - Ojai Roots revision to conditions

Attachment A - PC Resolution

Attachment B - PC Resolution 23-03 Tipple&Ram, Outdr Dining

Attachment C - Photos of Ojai Roots

AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026, 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, 401 S. VENTURA STREET, OJAI, CA 93023 VIEWING & ACCESS Public participation is encouraged! The meetings are conducted in a hybrid model, providing both in-person attendance and virtual public comment via the Zoom link below. Virtual attendance via Zoom is the only way to remotely provide public comment. Pre-registration is not required for public comment via Zoom. Instead, Zoom participants will utilize the “hand- raise” function to indicate their desire to speak on an item. The meeting is also livestreamed on the City's website at ojai.ca.gov/525/2968/Public-Meetings, on YouTube at youtube.com/@ojaicity, and on Spectrum Channel 10. See “Public Comment Options” below for further instruction. ZOOM LINK - August 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting 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. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda 1

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Planning Commission July 15, 2026 2. Planning Commission Approved Appeal with revised Conditions of Approval of Director Decision (MISC 26-016) | Regarding penalties imposed by the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the City of Ojai Municipal Code, for violation related to removing a protected coast live oak without benefit of permit, located at 52 Krotona Street, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue within in the IR3 Zoning District. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 018-0-050-120. Representative/Arborist: Bill Mellett, Landscape and Design. Property Owner: Krotona Institute Theosophy. Appellant: Elena Dovalsantos 3. Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 26-002) – Regarding a request for modifications to existing conditions of approval to the previous Directors Exemption (DE 23-004) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 23-001) for an outdoor dining facility, including Tivoli lights and on- and off-site sale and consumption of beer and wine (formerly Tipple & Ramble) for the established business ‘Ojai Roots’ located at 315 North Montgomery Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 021-0-081-430. The subject site has a General Plan Designation of General Commercial (GC) and the Zoning Classification of the site is General Commercial (C-1). Property Owner: Fairmont 1 LLC. Applicant: Reiana Onglengco RECOMMENDATION: Approved as submitted. Planning Commission Minutes - July 15, 2026 RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution approving the appeal with revised conditions of approval for Tree Permit (T 2107956), in accordance with Section 4- 11.13 (Enforcement) of the Ojai Municipal Code. Administrative Report - Approval of Tree Appeal Attachment A - Revised Resolution Approving Tree Appeal 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) RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Consider approving the attached modification to Resolution 23-03 which includes modification to the existing Conditions of Approval for an outdoor dining facility, including Tivoli lights and on- and off-site sale and consumption of beer and wine located at 315 North Montgomery Street (Ojai Roots) through Directors Exemption (DE 23-004) and Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP 23-001). Administrative Report - Ojai Roots revision to conditions Attachment A - PC Resolution Attachment B - PC Resolution 23-03 Tipple&Ram, Outdr Dining Attachment C - Photos of Ojai Roots Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda 2

4. Design Review Permit (DRP 25-011), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-005), Zone Change (ZC 25-002), General Plan Amendment (GPA 25-001) | Regarding the Adaptive Reuse of a Former Online College/Office Use to a Health Spa & Wellness Center Use, Zone Change from Public, Quasi-Public (P-L) to Village Mixed Use (VMU), and General Plan Land Use Amendment from Public/Quasi- Public (P) to Village Mixed Use (VMU); located at 107 North Ventura Street (Formerly: World University) – Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0-106-040 and currently residential use at 107 W. Matilija Street Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0- 106-030. The existing General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject site is Public/Quasi-Public (P) and existing Zoning Classification of the subject site is Public, Quasi-Public (P-L). Property Owner: 107 Ventura LLC. Applicant/Representative: Jeremy McBride 5. Future Agenda Items RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive the information and presentation and ask clarifying questions of the applicant and staff; 2. Open the matter for public comment; and 3. Consider the resolution (Attachment A) and associated conditions recommending approval to the City Council of the proposed zone change, general plan amendment, and change in use on an existing 0.6-acre lot located at 107 North Ventura Street. Administrative Report - Health Spa and Wellness Center Attachment A-PC Resolution Attachment B - Historic Resources Report Attachment C - Traffic & Parking Analysis Attachment D - Project Description Attachment E - Materials Board Attachment F - Map Change Visuals Attachment G - Plans INFORMATIONAL ITEM(S) RECOMMENDATION: Review and file. Future Agenda Item list DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSION MEMBER REPORTS CITY COUNCIL LIASION ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is August 19, 2026. Posted July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Shari Herbruck, Principal Planning and Building Technician shari.herbruck@ojai.ca.gov WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS All written public comments will be published here for public access. Please see "Public Comment Options" below for detailed instructions on how to submit. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Planning Commission Agenda 3

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APRIL *DRAFT* MINUTES OJAI PLANNING COMMISSION July 15, 2026 Call to Order Chair Murphy called the regular meeting of the Ojai Planning Commission to order on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person and via teleconference). Roll Call On a call of the roll, the following Planning Commissioners were present in person: Chair Murphy, Vice Chair Chesley, and Commissioners Hanson, Rice Schmidt and Steward. Absent: City staff present: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director, Shari Herbruck, Principal Planning and Building Technician. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Hanson Approval of the Agenda The Commission approved the agenda as submitted. Public Communication None Consent Item(s) 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Planning Commission July 1, 2026 Motion: Commissioner Hanson moved and Commissioner Steward seconded the motion to approve July 1, 2026, regular PC meeting minutes as submitted. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Hanson, Murphy, Rice Schmidt, Steward ABSTAIN: Chesley Disclaimer of Site Visits and Ex-parte Contacts All five Commissioners reported Public Hearing Item(s) 2. Appeal of Director Decision (MISC 26-016) | Regarding penalties imposed by the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the City of Ojai Municipal Code, for violation related to removing a protected coast live oak without benefit of permit, located at 52 Krotona Street, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue within in the IR3 Zoning District. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 018-0-050-120. Representative/Arborist: Bill Mellett, Landscape and Design. Property Owner: Krotona Institute Theosophy. Appellant: Elena Dovalsantos. Chair Murphy opened the item and turned the time over to staff Staff –Principal Planner Macaluso presented the staff report. 6

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 2 of 3 Chair Murphy invited the Krotona applicants and representatives to speak. Ryan Blatz, Attorney, Bill Mellett, Landscape Architect & Arborist, Elena Dovalsantos, President, Krotona Institute, Maria Parisen, Secretary, Krotona Institute, Liz, Krotona resident. Chair Murphy opened for public comments Speakers: Bill Miley. Chair Murphy closed the public comment period Questions for staff The Commission asked staff questions. The Commission deliberated and discussed details with the project Arborist and made a modification to the original decision. Motion: Commissioner Rice moved seconded the motion to grant the appeal and deny the director’s decision to require penalties as specified in the Conditions of Approval with the new condition the applicant plant one new 15-gallon oak tree and pay an additional tree permit fee, and the planting be under the supervision of a licensed arborist. The motion failed without a second to the motion. There was further discussion by the commission, staff, project attorney, and city attorney. Motion: Chair Murphy moved and Commissioner Steward seconded the motion to grant the appeal and revise the Conditions of Approval to bring back a new revised resolution requiring the applicant to plant two new 24-inch box coast live oak trees and pay an additional tree permit fee of $225.00, and the planting be under the supervision of a licensed arborist. The motion passed as follows: AYES: Chesley, Hanson, Murphy, Steward NOES: Rice Schmidt Discussion Item(s) 3. Design Review Permit (DRP 25-011), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-005), Zone Change (ZC 25-002), General Plan Amendment (GPA 25-001) | Regarding the Adaptive Reuse of a Former Online College/Office Use to a Health Spa & Wellness Center Use, Zone Change from Public, Quasi-Public (P-L) to Village Mixed Use (VMU), and General Plan Land Use Amendment from Public/Quasi-Public (P) to Village Mixed Use (VMU); located at 107 North Ventura Street (Formerly: World University) – Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0-106-040 and currently residential use at 107 W. Matilija Street Assessor’s Parcel No. 021-0-106-030. The existing General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject site is Public/Quasi-Public (P) and existing Zoning Classification of the subject site is Public, Quasi-Public (P-L). Property Owner: 107 Ventura LLC. Applicant/Representative: Jeremy McBride. 7

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 15, 2026 Page 3 of 3 Chair Murphy opened the item and turned the time over to staff Staff –Director Seibert presented the staff report. Chair Murphy invited the owners/applicants to speak. Jeremy McBride, owner, spoke and explained details of the proposal. Joe Andrulaitis, Architect, explained further. The Commission had a question and answer discussion with staff, Mr. McBride and Mr. Andrulaitis. Speakers: Chair Murphy opened public comments In person, Bill Miley, Larry Steingold. Virtually: Ginger Anderson, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Law Firm for the owners, spoke about the proposed lot merger and zone change. Chair Murphy closed the public comment period Questions for staff The Commission asked staff questions and staff responded. The Commission provided comments. Informational Item(s) 4. Future Agenda Items The Commission received a report from Director Seibert. Director’s Report – Director Seibert reported on weekly meeting he is holding with the General Plan Consultant and some of the Elements will be coming to the Planning Commission for review and comment. Commission Member Report - None Adjournment There was no further business being brought before the Commission, Chair Murphy adjourned the meeting 9:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Shari Herbruck, Planning Commission Secretary Reviewed by: Lucas Seibert, Community Development Director Approved by the Planning Commission: Judy Murphy, Planning Commission Chair 8

Page 1 of 2 Administrative Report CONSENT ITEM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Approved Appeal with revised Conditions of Approval of Director Decision (MISC 26-016) | Regarding penalties imposed by the Community Development Director pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the City of Ojai Municipal Code, for violation related to removing a protected coast live oak without benefit of permit, located at 52 Krotona Street, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue within in the IR3 Zoning District. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 018-0-050-120. Representative/Arborist: Bill Mellett, Landscape and Design. Property Owner: Krotona Institute Theosophy. Appellant: Elena Dovalsantos. _________________________________________________________________________ _ Recommendation(s): That the Planning Commission: 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution approving the appeal with revised conditions of approval for Tree Permit (T 2107956), in accordance with Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the Ojai Municipal Code. Summary and conclusion On July 15, 2026, the Planning Commission approved an appeal and revised penalties determined by the Community Development Director, related to removal of a protected tree without benefit of permit. Pursuant to Section 4-11.13 (Enforcement) of the Ojai Municipal Code, the Director may determine any or all of the following penalties, of which the Director determined all: (1) Replace the oak, sycamore, heritage or other designated mature tree or trees so removed or damaged by the donation of or by replanting two or more of such trees of reasonably equivalent size and value to the tree damaged or removed. The number, size and location of said equivalent replacement tree shall be determined by the Director. (2) Pay double the customary tree permit application fee and provide for replacement of the damaged 9

Page 2 of 2 or removed trees in an amount that is double their value using the appraisal standards of the ISA or other method of valuation acceptable to the Director. After receiving a written and verbal report by staff and hearing from the applicant, the Planning Commission made a decision to approve the appeal and revise the penalties. A Motion was made by Chair Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Steward. The Motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote to grant the appeal and revise the Conditions of Approval and bring back a new revised resolution to the Planning Commission for approval. The revised penalties include the following: 1. The applicant shall plant two new 24-inch box coast live oak trees; and 2. The applicant shall pay an additional tree permit fee of $225.00; and 3. Planting of the replacement coast live oaks shall be under the supervision of a licensed arborist. Prepared and Submitted by: Maura Macaluso, Principal Planner Attachment(s): A – PC Resolution 10

Attachment A Page 1 of 2 CITY OF OJAI PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 26-___ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OJAI, CALIFORNIA, TO OVERRIDE THE DIRECTOR’S DECISION TO ISSUE PENALTIES AS LISTED IN THE VIOLATION LETTER FOR TREE PERMIT (T 2107956), APPROVE THE APPEAL (MISC 26-016) AND REVISE PENALTIES FOR TREE REMOVAL WITHOUT BENEFIT OF PERMIT LOCATED AT 52 KROTONA (AKA, 12401 N. VENTURA AVENUE) ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS: 018-0-050-120 WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026, the applicant, Bill Mellett Design, submitted Tree Permit application (T 2107956) on behalf of the property owner, Krotona Institute of Theosophy, Elena Dovalsantos, to remove one protected oak at a property located in an I-R-3 zoning district at 52 Krotona, aka 12401 N. Ventura Avenue. WHEREAS, on May 29, 2026, the Community Development Department issued a Notice of Violation letter with penalties related to the removal of a protected oak prior to issuance of a permit. WHEREAS, on June 12, 2026, the applicant submitted an appeal letter, which was filed within the 10-day appeal period as MISC 26-016 pursuant to Section 4-11.07(f) (Appeal process) of the Ojai Municipal Code, to appeal the Director’s Decision to impose penalties, arguing that the tree is “hazardous” and therefore exempt from mitigation requirements pursuant to Section 4- 11.07(e)(3). WHEREAS, on June 12, 2026, the property owner paid the required fee, signed the appeal form, and were deemed complete by Staff, and were scheduled for Planning Commission hearing and review on July 15, 2026. WHEREAS, On July 15, 2026, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission, for consideration of the appeal (MISC 26-016) to the Director’s determination regarding penalties for a protected tree removed without benefit of permit; and WHEREAS, after taking public testimony and hearing evidence from the City staff and the applicant, the Planning Commission approves the appeal (MISC 26-016) and revises the penalties determined by the Director; and WHEREAS, based upon the foregoing facts and findings for MISC 26-016, in compliance with Section 4-11.04 (When permits are required) of the Ojai Municipal Code, removal of a protected tree requires Community Development Director review and consideration of a Tree Permit, the Planning Commission hereby determines as follows: 11

Attachment A Page 2 of 2 The appeal centers on application of Section 4-11.04 (When permits are required) of the Ojai Municipal Code, specifically imposing penalty for the removal of a protected tree without the benefit of a permit. The Ojai Municipal Code establishes clear criteria for the removal of protected trees and the imposition of mitigation requirements as well as penalties for removal without benefit of permit. Section 4-11.07(e)(1) authorizes the Director to approve or deny tree remov