Prem Gen Corp Initial Study/Negative Declaration

The Prem Gen Corp project, identified by solicitation number 2025071210, involves the operation of indoor commercial cannabis cultivation, nursery, and distribution businesses across three 5,000 square-foot warehouses on a 1.05-acre industrial parcel in Modesto, California. The project is executed in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a 2,731 square foot growing canopy for nursery plants and research and development; Phase 2 adds 3,268 square feet of indoor canopy at 540 El Roya Avenue, including facilities for harvesting, processing, and chemical storage; and Phase 3 involves the demolition and rebuild of 538 El Roya Avenue to mirror the layout and canopy space of the Phase 2 facility. The California Department of Cannabis Control served as the lead agency, concluding through an Initial Study and Negative Declaration that the project would not have a significant environmental effect under the California Environmental Quality Act. This determination was finalized on November 13, 2025, following a public review period and consultations with agencies such as the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to Department of Cannabis Control regulations regarding the packaging and labeling of nonmanufactured products to prevent contamination and protect children. The project applicant is DeAnn Edwards, and environmental consulting was provided by Montrose Environmental Solutions.