Saticoy For Sensible Development

09/01/2026

Just an update: There's a Design Review Committee (DRC) meeting about the project on Wednesday, 9/1 5 pm. at The developer plans to change the number of stories for the apartments from three to five. Because of this change, the developer must present the changes to the DRC. The DRC doesn't have the authority to deny or approve the project; they focus on design standards, landscaping and project aesthetics. If the DRC accepts the proposed changes and has no recommendations, the next step is the planning commission.

We also learned from the meeting agenda that the project appears to be exempt from environmental review, since the developer has agreed to do a tribal consultation. To view the meeting agenda, go to city of ventura agenda center, design review committee.

09/01/2026

There were about 10 of us at the rally on Saturday. If you couldn't make it, hope to see you at the next one!

08/22/2026

Next Saturday, 8/29, from 9:30 to 10:30 am is our 2nd rally at the corner of Wells and Darling! Bring a sign and a friend!

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08/15/2026

Greetings all,
We met with Mayor Sanchez-Palacios on Monday. It was a great turn out! 13 of us were there, and 10 were Saticoy residents who voiced concerns about the gas station. The mayor followed up with us today with an update: The project is going back to Design Review Committee (DRC) on Sept. 2. The agenda isn't out yet, but we're guessing it's because the developer wants to add more apartment units. The DRC doesn't decide on the project, just on design standards. But for those who want to attend, we will post a reminder a few days prior, with info on the proposed changes.

More encouraging news...according to the mayor, city staff are still recommending NOT to approve the project when it goes to the planning commission (date to be determined).

Thank you for all your emails! Our efforts are making a difference.

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08/03/2026

Hello,
If you're free next Monday the 10th at 10 am, come to our 2nd meeting with the mayor at city hall in the city manager's office! The project is in the mayor's district and she needs to hear from residents. If you can't make it, you can always email her at [email protected]

07/21/2026

👋 Hi all, The project is tentatively scheduled to be heard by the planning commission at the end of October. We'll let you know if that date changes.

07/09/2026

We met with City Manager Bill Ayub today, and appreciate the time he took to listen to our concerns; we shared the information about Saticoy being near several earthquake faults and it being in a liquefaction zone due to loose soils. As city manager, he can not personally stop the project, but it helps our cause that he's aware of the many reasons why this project is not a good fit for Saticoy.

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07/04/2026

Hi everyone,
Just an update: We'll be meeting with the City Manager, Bill Ayub, on July 9th. We're feeling optimistic about this meeting, since it took a few attempts for him to respond.
One of members reached out to the city about a soil report for Saticoy. A soil report was done 18 years ago for another developer, and that report is still being used for this project. It turns out that Saticoy sits on a number of earthquake faults, and is considered a liquefaction zone. That means that in the event of a strong earthquake, the soil can take on properties of a liquid, and become like quicksand. We'll be sharing this info with the City Manager, and will post a summary of the meeting.

Happy 4th!

06/26/2026

Check out the VCReporter article about our rally!

A June 20 demonstration over a Ventura development proposal drew more than two dozen protestors to a vacant property at Wells and Darling roads, some with signs depicting sinister-looking gasoline

06/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to the rally! There were about 25 of us. Neighbors signed our petition and protested along Wells. Lots of drivers showed their support with honks and waves. VtaForward was there and interviewed 2 of our members. We'll send our photos to city council.