DCR CORE RECORD NO. 210043

The project involves the continued commercial cultivation of cannabis at 12800 W Wentworth Street in Arleta, Los Angeles, under a cultivation specialty indoor (Type 1A) license issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. The operation utilizes an existing facility without expanding its footprint or impervious surfaces, complying with the zoning designation of (Q)MR1-1 and the General Plan’s Limited Manufacturing use. Environmental compliance is assured through categorical exemptions under CEQA Class 1 for existing facilities and Class 32 for urban infill development, with no triggering exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2, eliminating the need for further environmental review. The applicant, Top Hat Derby, Inc., must adhere to stringent operational and regulatory requirements, including implementation of an Odor Management Plan, maintenance of security lighting and surveillance, and adherence to specific hours of operation from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. The facility is serviced by existing utilities through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Los Angeles Department of Sanitation, with no anticipated increase in energy, water, or wastewater demand. Weekly shipments occur at a rate of one outgoing and two incoming per week during business hours, with strict prohibitions on increasing hazardous or solid waste generation. The applicant must secure and maintain permits from multiple state and local agencies including the California Department of Cannabis Control, Los Angeles Fire Department, and Regional Water Quality Control Board. While no formal contract value, pricing, or federal acquisition clauses are present, the project relies on regulatory alignment and compliance as the basis for authorization, with no options, extended terms, or federal socioeconomic certifications required. All responsibilities and performance obligations are site-specific and enforced through municipal permitting and oversight, with Jason Killeen of DCR serving as the primary administrative contact.