PL-25-306 Greenfield Farm

The Greenfield Farm project, located at 20150 Black Bass Pass Road in Lower Lake, California, is a commercial cannabis cultivation initiative proposed by applicant Sergey Yusupov under Major Use Permit PL-25-306. The project proposes an 86,308 square foot outdoor cannabis cultivation area within a 40.56-acre parcel, utilizing pots and above-ground planter beds on approximately two acres of the site. Access is via a private driveway with a 14-foot locked metal gate and a Knox Box for emergency response. The site currently includes residential structures, livestock grazing areas, perimeter fencing, interior roadways, and utilities, with no tree removal planned; natural brush and tree cover serve to screen the operation from neighboring properties. The applicant intends to obtain two A-Type 3 Outdoor licenses and a Type 13 Distribution, Self-transport only license from the California Department of Cannabis Control. The parcel’s historical use includes animal grazing and a prior 2020 Early Activation for up to 90,000 square feet of cannabis canopy, which has informed current compliance requirements. Environmental and operational compliance is governed by a suite of management plans—including a Site Management Plan, Nitrogen Management Plan, and Monitoring and Reporting Program—aligned with California Water Board General Orders, the California Environmental Quality Act, and Lake County zoning regulations. Key performance deliverables must be completed and submitted as required, with inspections conducted by multiple governmental agencies including the Lake County Building Division, Air Quality Management District, Fire Protection District, and Department of Cannabis Control. Strict packaging requirements mandate airtight, sanitation-compliant containers to prevent contamination and protect against environmental and wildlife exposure, with all labeling compliant with product, storage, and disposal guidelines. Security protocols require all employees to undergo Live Scan criminal background checks through the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and complete Tribal Cultural Resource Sensitivity Training. Mitigations for wildfire risk include a 2,500-gallon water storage tank and prohibition of grading during red flag conditions, while fugitive dust control is enforced via chip seal or asphalt on access roads. The project operates under a non-federal land-use permit framework, with no federal contract values, FAR clauses, or socioeconomic certifications applicable. Communication and oversight are managed by Sergey Yusupov as the operational point of contact and Mary Claybon, Senior Planner at Lake County, with submissions for compliance reports directed to both the Central Valley Water Board and Lake County Planning Department.