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1 21-1092 9:05 A.M. Public Hearing to consider MAJOR USE PERMIT (UP 19-36). Applicant: Brian D. Pensack and Garrett W. Burdick (Lake Vista Farms, LLC). Owner: Lake Vista Farms, LLC. Proposed Project: Applicant is applying for 15-acres of outdoor commercial cannabis canopy area within five fenced cultivation areas, up to 25.8 acres. Cultivation accessory items include portable toilets, trash enclosures, vegetative waste storage area, 2,500-gallon water storage tanks at each cultivation area, and Conex shipping containers and/or 8'x8' storage sheds (or similar) for storage of pesticides, fertilizers, and hazardous materials. Onsite nursery within an existing barn. Renovated 10' x 30' shipping container to house security equipment and camera monitors, and 6' tall security fencing, secured by locked gates, to enclose cultivation areas. Address: 2050 and 2122 Ogulin Canyon Road, Clearlake CA. (Michael Taylor)
The Burns Valley neighborhood is not against the cannabis industry but are concerned about the potential adverse impacts that can be generated. The Burns Valley watershed extends north of the subject property on both sides of Highway 53 almost to Highway 20 intersection. We feel wells have been impacted starting with the planting of the large vineyard to the north and on the West side of Highway 53. 2 existing grows are north and on the East side of Highway 53, another has been approved just north of subject site on Ogulin Canyon Rd and another cannabis operation approved to the south at 2560 Highway 53. There is concern about the cumulative impact on our water source which the Hydrology Study did not sufficiently address. Air Quality, growing within the 1000' setback while the City does not allow outdoor grows, traffic are additional concerns; please see attached
This property was previously used to grow hops, so much of the needed agricultural infrastructure is already in place. There are several licensed cannabis operations in the area already so Ogulin Canyon seems like an ideal area for this. I am aware that a previous tenant poorly operated under Early Activation, but would hope that the sins of the tenant don't get blamed on the applicant. I was the listing and selling agent on the property when it changed hands, and this is one of the most suitable ranches for cannabis cultivation I have sold in Lake County.