SFC EAST LLC
Summary
SCH Number
2025080806
Public Agency
California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC)
Document Title
SFC EAST LLC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/19/2025
Document Description
The Department of Cannabis Control, pursuant to authority granted under Business and Procession Code, Section 26012, approved a Small Indoor commercial cannabis license submitted on 8/10/24, by SFC EAST LLC. The Project will consist of 9,696 sq ft of mature and 1,152 sq ft of immature cannabis cannabis cultivation using artificial lights indoors. Project will take place at APN 44-5020-34 in the City of Oakland and County of Alameda within the Commercial Industrial Mix-2 (CIX-2) Zone. The Project will consist of cannabis cultivation using artificial lights indoors. Project will take place at APN 44-5020-34 in the City of Oakland and County of Alameda within the Commercial Industrial Mix-2 (CIX-2) Zone. Local area has authorized the applicant to cultivate 13,211 sq ft of cannabis within an existing 13,416 sq ft building. DCC Application proposes 9,696 sq ft of mature and 1,152 sq ft of immature cannabis cultivation with the use of organic pesticides. They are proposing the use of LED lights with a maximum of 39.4 watts per sq ft. Plants will be irrigated using a drip feed system. Other project activities include harvest storage, waste disposal, processing and packaging and organic pesticide use. Pacific Gas and Electric Company will provide electricity and has confirmed sufficient capacity to serve requested load. Water will be provided by East Bay Municipal Utility District and has confirmed water supply. Per California Department of Fish and Wildlife no Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement is needed. A Conditional Waiver of Waste and Water Discharge Requirements was issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
Contact Information
Name
Marta Tewodros
Agency Name
Department of Cannabis Control
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Oakland
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide
Zip
94603
Parcel #
44-5020-34
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32 Categorical Exemption, CCR §15332
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Cannabis Control has determined that the project is a Class 32 Categorical Exemption project. Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. None of the exceptions to this exemption defined in Section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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