SDFT Enterprises, Inc dba The Proving Grounds
Summary
SCH Number
2025040718
Public Agency
California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC)
Document Title
SDFT Enterprises, Inc dba The Proving Grounds
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2025
Document Description
The Department of Cannabis Control, pursuant to authority granted under Business and Procession Code, Section 26012, approved a Medium Mixed-Light Tier 2 commercial cannabis license submitted on 09/21/2024 and a Distributor commercial cannabis license submitted on 08/13/2019 by Christopher Holderbaum. The project will consist of a cannabis cultivation and distribution operation located at 25575 CA-79, Suite# 700, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 (APN 195-130-09-0) within an existing 36,000 sq. ft. facility. Cultivation activities will occur within 6 existing greenhouse structures. Mature canopy will occupy a total of 18,000 sq. ft. divided between 5 greenhouses and an immature plant area will occupy 3600 sq. ft. within one greenhouse. Processing and storage activities will occur in the adjacent building. Distribution activities, including packaging and storage, will occur within a 408 sq. ft. area of this building. There is no expansion of structures and there is not expected to be an expansion of use over the previous use. The project site’s energy is provided by San Diego Gas and Electric, as well as a backup 530 horsepower generator. Water is provided by a groundwater well and there are no water rights permits required for this project. Wastewater from cultivation is treated onsite via a PureStream ES Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Proving Ground must comply with the regulations specified in the Lipay Nation of Santa Ysabel's Cannabis Enterprise Code, including the protection of the environment. These include specifications for use and containment of chemicals and materials, water quality, water conservation, odor control and waste disposal. Due to the project site’s location, density of similar projects in the surrounding area, environmental commitments, and the project’s previous use, there is no evidence that the project will contribute to a significant cumulative impact or lead to a significant environmental impact due to unusual circumstances.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Keys
Agency Name
Department of Cannabis Control Cultivation Licensing Branch
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Ysabel
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
25575 CA-79, Suite 700
Zip
92070
Parcel #
195-130-09-0
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Categorical Exemption, CCR §15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Cannabis Control has determined that the project is a Class 1 Categorical Exemption project. Class 1 Categorical Exemptions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alterations to existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. None of the exceptions to this exemption defined in Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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