SteadyState LLC
Summary
SCH Number
2025070352
Public Agency
California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC)
Document Title
SteadyState LLC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/9/2025
Document Description
The project proposes to operate a mixed use, commercial cannabis cultivation facility on an approximately 37-acre CA (Commercial Agriculture) zoned parcel. The proposed cultivation site is within 600 feet of a school and within 400 feet of habitable structures to outdoor cultivation and co-location of up to two (2) cultivators. The applicant intends to replace the existing Medium Outdoor (CCL18-0000151) with this license. The project would include 35,784 sf of canopy area across 10 tables. Additionally, three areas each of 2,592 sf immature plant area are proposed as part of the application. Lights will be installed in the canopy area totaling 440,800 watts.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Varzandeh
Agency Name
Department of Cannabis Control
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Citywide
Total Acres
37.52
Parcel #
109-331-02
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Categorical Exemption, CCR §15301
Reasons for Exemption
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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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