Environmental Impact Reports (EIR)

Case Number: PL22-0032 – Camp Alonim Project

Applicant:  American Jewish University

Location: 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley

APNs: 685-0-051-040, -050, -190, and -210

Project Description:  The applicant requests a Discretionary Tree Permit and Major Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 1776 to authorize (1) expansion of facilities at an existing summer camp; (2) an increase in camp population by 100 daytime and overnight guests; (3) an increase in the frequency, attendance, and duration of events; and (4) establishment and operation of the water system for the Brandeis-Bardin Mutual Water Company.  Expanded camp facilities would include a welcome center, 13 camper cabins, 3 counselor cabins, an arts pavilion, and a parking lot.

The public review period is from December 18, 2025 through February 2, 2026.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments to Michael Conger, no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026, at the County of Ventura, Resource Management Agency, Planning Division, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura CA 93009.  In the alternative, you may e-mail your comments to the case planner at Michael.Conger@venturacounty.gov.

Public Review Documents:

• Notice of Availability and Notice of Completion
• Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
• DEIR Appendices
  • Appendix A-1 – Notice of Preparation (NOP)
  • Appendix A-2 – Comments Received in Response to the NOP
  • Appendix B – Air Quality Technical Modeling
  • Appendix C-1 – Initial Study Biological Assessment (ISBA)
  • Appendix C-2 – Review of ISBA
  • Appendix C-3 – Revised ISBA
  • Appendix C-4 – ISBA Supplement
  • Appendix C-5 – Review of ISBA Supplement
  • Appendix C-6 – ISBA Bat Assessment
  • Appendix C-7 – Arborist Report
  • Appendix D-1 – Historic Report
  • Appendix D-2 – Certificate of Appropriateness
  • Appendix D-3 – Phase I Archaeological Survey
  • Appendix E-1 – Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation
  • Appendix E-2 – Response to Geology Incomplete Letter
  • Appendix E-3 – Paleontological Resources Report
  • Appendix F – Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Technical Modeling
  • Appendix G – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
  • Appendix H-1 – Drainage Report
  • Appendix H-2 – Floodplain Study
  • Appendix I – Energy Calculations
  • Appendix J-1 – VMT Assessment
  • Appendix J-2 – Public Works Review of VMT Assessment
  • Appendix K-1 – Utilities Infrastructure Technical Report
  • Appendix K-2 – Water Availability Letter
  • Appendix L-1 – Emergency Preparedness and Procedures
  • Appendix L-2 – Review of Emergency Procedures Plan
  • Appendix M-1 – Wildfire Technical Study
  • Appendix M-2 – Fire Access Exhibit
• Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report