Memorandum
Date: July 21. 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Director
Subject: Recommendation of Revocation - Major Use Permit (UP 19-48), Permittee: Kenneth Pacheco, authorizing commercial cannabis activity of up to 87,120 square feet of canopy area and up to an additional 25 mature plants; located at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46)
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 19-48); Permittee: Kenneth Pacheco, authorizing 87,120-square-foot outdoor commercial cannabis canopy and up to 25 mature plants on property located at 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46). The permit holder, Kenneth Pacheco, 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: Kenneth Pacheco
* Project Name: Blue Oak Farms, LLC
* Location: 1756 Ogulin Canyon, Clearlake (APN 010-055-46)
* Major Use Permit Approval Date: September 23, 2021
II. Background
On September 23, 2021, the County of Lake Planning Commission approved Major Use Permit (UP 19-48) for Blue Oak Farms, LLC / Kim Gardner, 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.
Community Development Department records indicate Kim Gardner sold the property to Kenneth Pacheco in 2024 and the managing members of Blue Oak Farm...
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