Proposed hotel in Funk Zone

disadvantages to the hotel, but commission members said they’re encouraged by the feedback of the community and the changes the owners have made in order to comply with Carpinteria standards. Some items discussed in the hearing were the sustainability efforts the hotel can make, the low-cost rooms that would be made available for disadvantaged community members, and specific water and sewage line details. After a few hours of their meeting, the commission members approved adding the Via Real hotel to the Carpinteria community.

After the commission’s approval, Mr. Nathu, who was in attendance at the hearing, said he was “beyond excited and it has been a long journey.” He ended his portion of the meeting by thanking the city staff and community. He added that he is excited to join the Carpinteria community. email: abahnsen@newspress.com

Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban