Memorandum
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Community Development Department
Prepared by: Kimley Horn
Edited by: KS/EJP
DATE: July 8, 2021
RE: SourzHVR Inc; Major Use Permit (UP 21-10), Initial Study (IS 21-10), Mitigated Negative Declaration
Supervisor District 1
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map
2. Property Management Plan
3. Agency and Public Commentary
4. Proposed Conditions of Approval
5. Site Plans
6. Biological Assessment
7. Initial Study (IS 21-10)
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval of a Use Permit for commercial cannabis cultivation, distribution, and a nursery located at 11650 High Valley Rd in Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423. The project property includes a total of seven separate parcels, 006-004-07 (649.28 acres), 006-004-24 (429.31 acres), 006-004-25 (10.85), 006-004-06 (39.60 acres), 006-002-04 (321.74 acres), 006-002-09 (103.35 acres), and 006-009-36 (85.83 acres) totaling 1,639.96 acres. The proposed project site is located approximately 7 miles northwest of the City of Clearlake, CA, at 11650 High Valley Road. The proposed cultivation and related activities would occur within APN 006-004-07 (project site).
The proposed project includes (80) A-Type 3 "outdoor" licenses for 80 acres of outdoor cannabis cultivation, (1) Type 11 "distribution" license to transport cannabis goods, and (1) A-Type 4 "nursery" license for the propagation of small plants and to conduct research and development in accordance with California Code of regulations Section 8302. The applicant is also proposing construction of 11 buildings totaling 111,000 ft2, including one refrigeration building (Please refer to Attachment 5 for full building design details). These buildings will be utilized for the drying and storage of product and materials and to facilitate overall operations. Lastly, the project includes the use of an existing 13,000 sf conference center for packing, distribution (shipping and receiving), and other ancillary uses such as offi...
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