Memorandum
Date: July 21, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director
Subject: 11:00 A.M. - Consideration of Recommendation of Revocation - Major Use Permit UP (18-38); Permittee: John Brosnan, authorizing commercial cannabis activity of up to 87,120 square feet of canopy are located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04)
Executive Summary:
I. Executive Summary
In accordance with Article 60 of the Lake County Zoning Code, the Community Development Director is hereby initiating revocation proceedings for Major Use Permit (UP 18-38); Permittee: John Brosnan, which authorizes 87,120 square feet (sf) outdoor commercial cannabis canopy on property located at 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04). Records indicate the operator, Jennifer Smith, engaged in commercial cannabis cultivation activities without possessing a valid California Department of Cannabis Control state license, thereby violating California state law, Lake County Zoning Ordinance Article 27 Uses Generally Permitted, and the project's conditions of approval.
Project Information
* Permittee / Property Owner: John Brosnan
* Lessee / Operator: Jennifer Smith
* Project Name: Canvas Farms
* Location: 11739 Old Spruce Grove Road, Lower Lake (APN 012-032-04)
* Major Use Permit Approval Date: March 28, 2019
II. Background
On March 28, 2019, the County of Lake Planning Commission approved Major Use Permit (UP 18-38) for John Brosnan, applicant and property owner, for commercial cannabis cultivation. The project included Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A) requiring the permittee to obtain all required approvals and licenses, including but not limited to those issued by the California Department of Cannabis Control, as a prerequisite for lawful operation.
In 2019, John Brosnan granted Jennifer Smith permission to occupy and cultivate commercial cannabis within local and state guidelines for the pr...
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