Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Selection of new Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission nominate, elect, and appoint a new chairperson and vice chairperson.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Planning Commission October 1, 2025

Approve as submitted

Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-006) | Regarding a request to allow string lights, a sunshade, and to host outdoor live music within the approved outdoor dining area adjacent to the east side of an existing restaurant (Joplin's) located at 715 East Ojai Avenue on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday evenings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

Assessor's Parcel Number: 023-0-150-060. The subject site has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC) and Zoning Classification of General Commercial (C-1). Property Owner: Gabrial and Sandra Hernandez: Business Owner/Applicant: Brittany and Saw Naing (Joplin's Restaurant). Recommendation(s) That the Planning Commission: 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2. Consider adopting Resolution (Attachment A) approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-006) to allow string lights, a sunshade, and host outdoor live music within the approved outdoor dining area adjacent to the east side of an existing restaurant (Joplin's) located at 715 East Ojai Avenue, as the findings required in Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 24 (Conditional Use Permits) of the Ojai Municipal Code can be made subject to conditions of approval.

Future Agenda Items

Director’s Report

Director’s Exemption process reminder

Commission Member Report

City Council Liaison

Council Member Rachel Lang