BKF provided planning and project management support to the City of San Buenaventura for complex land use and development projects, including housing and mixed-use developments within the coastal zone, like the Velo Retreat Housing Project. Acting as an extension of City staff, BKF managed entitlement processing, interdepartmental coordination, and agency review for projects requiring multiple discretionary approvals and public hearings. The team’s local expertise and familiarity with Ventura’s planning framework allowed BKF to efficiently navigate regulatory requirements while maintaining project schedules and stakeholder coordination.
For projects such as the Velo Retreat Housing Project, BKF coordinated entitlement applications, managed environmental review processes, prepared staff reports and presentations and oversaw post-entitlement implementation activities. The team worked closely with City departments, applicants, and reviewing agencies to facilitate approvals, resolve technical issues, and ensure consistency with the City’s General Plan, zoning regulations, and coastal development requirements. BKF’s responsive project management approach supported housing development objectives while maintaining community character and regulatory compliance.
