Ventura County Star - An informational campaign is in the works for Santa Paula residents about a proposed ballot measure for an east-side development that would include as many as 1,350 homes. The measure to develop in East Area One could be placed on the February 2008 presidential-primary ballot by the City Council, officials said.

If it passes, it would mark the second time Santa Paula voters supported growth in the city. On May 8, voters approved moving the urban growth boundary to include Adams Canyon, allowing development of up to 495 homes, a golf course and hotel, an unprecedented approval for big development in this era of Save Open-space & Agricultural Resources laws designed to protect open space and farmland in Ventura County. The City Council still must approve details of the development plan.

The Santa Paula-based Limoneira Co. invested at least four years and millions of dollars with plans for development in East Area One. Company officials plan to increase campaign activities this summer, including walking precincts to inform voters and holding events. Voters will have the choice to approve or deny moving the City Urban Restriction Boundary to include East Area One.

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