NR-C/D-0082; NR-C/D-003; NR-C-0073

Casa Verde Partners LLC is authorized for an outdoor cannabis cultivation project located at 1117 Buena Vista Drive, Watsonville, California, under license numbers NR-C/D-0082, NR-C/D-0033, and NR-C-0073. The project has been granted a Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it involves no new construction and falls under categorical exemptions for existing facilities and minor land alterations. The scope of work focuses on ensuring the operation is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood while protecting employees and natural resources through the implementation of Best Management and Operational Practices (BMOP). Key operational requirements include the submission and implementation of an Odor Abatement plan and a Fencing and Security Plan that utilizes natural materials and compatible colors. Security lighting must be limited to motion-sensor lights that are fully shielded, directed downward, and compliant with International Dark Sky Association standards for Lighting Zones 0 and 1. Environmental protections mandate the avoidance of excessive grading and the protection of native soil viability, with spoils kept away from sensitive habitats like wetlands and streams. Additionally, the licensee must comply with all federal, state, and local labor laws, including CAL/OSHA and the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act, and provide a historic assessment if any structures are deemed potential historic resources by the Planning Department.