Title
BCRD LLC: Conditional Use Permit(filed 12/22/2016)
Record Number PLN-12765-CUP
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 314-224-003
Kneeland area
A Conditional Use Permit for18,283 square feet (SF) of cannabis cultivation, consisting of 5,323 SF outdoor cultivation and 12,960 SF mixed light cultivation. A total of 4,500 SF of immature/nursery space is requested for approval for propagation. Irrigation water is sourced from existing groundwater wells [Permit Nos. 17/18-1659 (10 gpm)]. Annual water use is estimated at 187,500 gallons (10.25 gallons/SF). Water storage totals 41,020 gallons in seventeen (17) poly tanks [eleven (11) 2,600-gallon tanks; two (2) 2,500-gallon tanks; one (1) 1,320-gallon tank; one (1) 1,500-gallon tank; one (1) 1,600-gallon tank; and one (1) 3,000-gallon tank]. A 1,800 square foot commercial structure is proposed to be built to support onsite processing. Electricity is provided by a 2.5kw solar array with two (2) 6000kw inverters and 23kw of battery storage. A backup diesel generator (MQ Whisperwatt 2500) will be onsite and used when required or if energy needs exceed the solar input.
Recommendation
Adopt the resolution to find that the Commission has considered the Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Commercial Medical Land Use Ordinance (CCMLUO), as described by Section §15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and make the required findings for approval of the Special Permit; and approve the BCRD LLC (12765) Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions.