Resource Management Agency Planning Commission Hearing - June 18, 2026

The County of Ventura Resource Management Agency Planning Commission held a hearing on June 18, 2026, addressing two major agenda items involving land use and zoning enforcement and a mining operation permit. The first item concerned an appeal of a notice of violation against an unpermitted commercial event venue at 85 Crest View Avenue, Camarillo. The commission denied a continuance request and proceeded with the hearing, ultimately upholding the code compliance director's determination that the property was in violation for operating without the required permits. The appellant argued the use qualified as an assembly use under existing zoning and sought a compliance agreement and conditional use permit (CUP), but staff maintained that no permit had been issued and the use was unauthorized. The second item involved Pacific Rock, Inc.'s request for a modified conditional use permit, reclamation plan amendment, and tree permit to continue and expand an existing surface mining facility for 60 years. The commission heard presentations on environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and community concerns including noise, traffic, and habitat disruption. Public comments were mixed, with some opposing the expansion due to environmental and quality-of-life concerns, and others emphasizing the importance of local aggregate supply. The commission discussed potential conditions related to blasting notifications and emergency operations. No final vote on the mining permit was recorded in the transcript. The meeting included extensive public testimony and legal discussions on zoning definitions and enforcement procedures.