Planning Group rejects proposed East County sand mine

Planning Group rejects proposed East County sand mine

After hearing community concerns about noise, potential health risks, traffic and other issues, the Valle de Oro Community Planning Group on Tuesday unanimously opposed plans to convert the closed Cottonwood Golf Course into a sand mine. The group’s strong opposition to the proposal in itself does not the stop the project, which is scheduled to go before the county Planning Commission on April 18 for a major use permit. The applicant can appeal …

VALLE DO ORO PLANNERS VOTE TO OPPOSE COTTONWOOD SAND MINE

Cottonwood Sand MineRancho San DiegoNewsGreen SceneCommunitiesRural communities  County’s Planning Group to hear controversial proposal on April 18 Story and photos by Karen Pearlman Photo,left: Valle de Oro Community Planning Group members during packed hearing on Cottonwood Sand Mine March 20, 2025 (Rancho San Diego)  – More than 100 residents who would be most affected by the proposed Cottonwood Sand Mine gathered in force Tuesday, March 18 a…