Campbell

The Ventura County Flood Control District (District) appeals from the $2.6 million judgment in condemnation for taking the undivided one-half ownership of the Grubb Ranch from respondents Daniel M. Campbell, Truestone Concrete Products Incorporated and Johnnie Campbell (Campbell). District condemned the land for a flood control project.

District asserts that the trial court erred by permitting evidence of the $2.7 million value of underground aggregate in addition to the $2.5 million value of the land as used for agriculture. District argues Campbell simply lost agricultural land with some urban potential that had sand and gravel in place.

Campbell cross-appeals from the dismissal of his second amended cross-complaint, arguing violation of his civil rights, due process and failure to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in approving the project. Campbell also asserts that the award of $150,000 in litigation costs is insufficient.

We affirm the judgment and the award of fees.

Facts

Campbell and James R. Alger owned approximately 67 acres of land known as the Grubb Ranch, in undivided one-half interests as tenants in common. The property is zoned…