Ian Gunsell
Summary
SCH Number
2026010110
Public Agency
California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC)
Document Title
Ian Gunsell
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/7/2026
Document Description
The project is on a 40-acre property at 8380 Garabaldi Street (APN 036-001-051) south of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County. The property is rural, slightly forested, and zoned as RA-20. The grow site is approximately 300 feet southwest of the private residence, within a half-acre, fenced area previously used for gardening. The project proposes 5,088 sf of canopy area, and canopy area is not to exceed 10,000 sf. The canopy area is set back at least 200 feet from property lines. Water for the grow would be provided by a permitted on-site well.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Varzandeh
Agency Name
Department of Cannabis Control
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Calaveras
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
036-001-051
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR, Sec. 15183
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Cannabis Control has determined that the project is consistent with the local jurisdiction community plan and/or zoning designations. Calaveras County Board of Supervisors certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Medical Cannabis Cultivation and Commerce Ordinance Project in January 2018. CEQA mandates that the project is consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR was certified and shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site. The project activity fits within the parameters included in CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 and the activity does not require additional CEQA analysis.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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