EIR 03-14; Zone Change Case No. 5, Map 205; Conditional Use Permit No. 4, Map 205; Conditional Use Permit No. 5, Map 205; San Emidio Quarry Expansion Project by

Calmat of Central California has proposed a significant expansion of its aggregate storage and handling operations in Bakersfield, California, seeking to increase the designated stockpile area from five acres to twenty-three acres. This proposal requires multiple approvals including a zone change, two conditional use permits, and environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is located in Kern County and is being evaluated by county planning and environmental staff to assess impacts related to land use, dust, noise, traffic, and air quality. The expansion would substantially alter the scale of the existing San Emidio Quarry operation, intensifying industrial activity in the area and triggering regulatory scrutiny from local and regional agencies. Key contact officers from the Kern County Planning Department, the Valley Air Pollution Control District, and other relevant bodies are involved in the assessment process to ensure compliance with environmental and zoning regulations. The project is publicly listed with a posting date of July 23, 2026, indicating it is in the forecast phase and subject to public input and review prior to any final decision.