Sunset Processing LLC, CDP 86-0351
Summary
SCH Number
2026070830
Public Agency
California Department of Cannabis Control
(DCC)
Document Title
Sunset Processing LLC, CDP 86-0351
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/21/2026
Document Description
The Department of Cannabis Control, pursuant to authority granted under Business and Procession Code, Section 26012, approved a commercial cannabis processor license submitted on 6/5/2026 by Robert Chen.
The project proposes to operate a Class CA indoor co-location cannabis cultivation facility with up to five cultivators on Commercial Agriculture (CA) zoned property, Class 3 manufacturing (volatile extraction) and Class 2 distribution of cannabis product The project includes approximately 590,922 square feet of cultivation within existing greenhouses, manufacturing, processing, distribution, office and storage within an existing 32,458 square foot processing facility on a site containing existing row crops, greenhouse plant production, cannabis cultivation, shipping and office use. Requires a Commercial Development Permit and a Coastal Development Permit Amendment to Permit 86-0351.
Contact Information
Name
Jacob Schmitz
Agency Name
Department of Cannabis Control
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Statewide
Total Acres
92.47
Parcel #
046-151-37
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. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. None of the exceptions to this exemption defined in Section15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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