Kowalka Commercial Cannabis Permit
Summary
SCH Number
2019090522
Public Agency
Nevada County
Document Title
Kowalka Commercial Cannabis Permit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/20/2019
Document Description
A Commercial Cannabis Permit for a commercial cannabis operation to cultivate medical cannabis located at 16939 Cabrera Road in Grass Valley. The project is located on a rural, 44.04-acre parcel in an Agricultural zoning district. This approval is for 2,480 square feet of canopy for outdoor cultivation and 832 square feet of support area located in one 512 square foot shed that will be converted to commercial use prior to utilization and one 320 square foot shipping container. The site is accessed by an existing driveway that is used to access the current residence and residential accessory structures as well as a proposed extension of the driveway to the cultivation site and support area. The site is served by an existing well for water and an existing septic system for sewage disposal. Full-time tasks on site will be
performed by the resident of the parcel. The operation would not have employees. The cannabis support and cultivation structures will not have loud noise producing equipment. The main commercial support structure is existing, and the container will be placed on level ground along the access road. The site will have no additional lighting. The project site is a previously graded area and will not require new activity. The cultivation and support areas will not impact suitable habitat for special-status species or waterways. Due to the occupants of the residence being the only operators, no excess vehicle trips are expected. A Notice of Applicability, and the Monitoring and Reporting Program were obtained by the applicant from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. An annual cultivation license from the
California Department of Food and Agriculture shall be obtained prior to the County Annual Cannabis Permit being issued.
Contact Information
Name
Lucas Kannall
Agency Name
Nevada County Planning Department
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Ronald Kowalka
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Grass Valley
Counties
Nevada
Cross Streets
16939 Cabrera Road
Parcel #
054-090-001
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the use of developed site for commercial cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes. The project is allowed by the zoning code and does not conflict with Land Use Policies. The Project does not create any significant impacts to biological resources including sensitive habitats or any species of concern. The project area is outside of any identified and protected resources and the required setbacks. Prime Farmlands and/or Farmlands of Statewide Importance have been avoided. Dust control measures are included in the project description/site plans and air quality standards will not be impacted. A lighting control plan has been submitted ensuring lighting will not impact neighboring properties. The commercial cannabis areas are appropriately screened from public views. The project does not create impacts to roadways or require significant roadway improvements. The project has an approved water, wastewater disposal and permanent electrical source. The project will not create a significant demand on these service systems. A hazardous materials business plan has been completed and meets Fire Department and Environmental Health requirements for storage and use. Cultural and Tribal resources will be avoided as evidenced by a cultural report and/or NCIC sensitivity letter. The project will not impact watercourses or wetlands by meeting setbacks from watercourses and/or including site specific controls to ensure watercourses are protected. Odor from the project has been mitigated due to meeting setbacks required by the ordinance for outdoor cultivation.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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