Lake Coco Farms commercial cannabis cultivation permit
Lake County
Summary
Lake Coco Farms wants to expand to as much as 205,800 square feet of commercial cannabis cultivation with distribution and self-transport operations on Hendricks Road in Lakeport. The environmental review and water use have drawn scrutiny, and the item has been continued twice.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The scale of the operation — up to 205,800 square feet — could bring substantial agricultural and tax revenue to the county while raising water-use and neighborhood concerns.
The applicant and county cannabis tax revenue, potentially along with local jobs.
Nearby residents concerned about water supply, traffic, odor, and environmental impacts if approvals are granted without adequate conditions.
Mentions & discussions (7)
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — October 20, 2026
The applicant is appealing the Planning Commission's denial of a major use permit for Lake Coco Farms on Hendricks Road in Lakeport. The Board's decision will determine whether the operation can proceed, with the associated mitigated negative declaration also at issue.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — July 21, 2026
Hearings on revoking two major cannabis permits — in Clearlake and Lower Lake — were both pulled before any testimony. The owners' permits remain in limbo.
Planning Commission — June 25, 2026
Lake Coco Farms wants to expand to as much as 205,800 square feet of commercial cannabis cultivation with distribution and self-transport operations on Hendricks Road in Lakeport. The environmental review and water use have drawn scrutiny, and the item has been continued twice.
Planning Commission — June 11, 2026
Lake Coco Farms/Juan Gamino seeks approval for up to 205,800 square feet of cannabis cultivation plus a distribution license on Hendricks Road in Lakeport.
Planning Commission — May 14, 2026
A proposed multi-stage commercial cannabis operation — outdoor and mixed-light cultivation plus a Type 13 distribution license — on Highway 53 in Clearlake. The environmental review, hydrology and drought plan, biological reports, and tribal and public comments were all part of the record, making this the meeting's most consequential item for the Clearlake area.
Planning Commission — April 23, 2026
A large commercial cannabis operation — up to 205,800 square feet of cultivation plus a distribution, self-transport license — was up for a public hearing at Hendricks Road in Lakeport. Neighbors had the chance to weigh in on traffic, water use, and neighborhood impacts before any decision.
Planning Commission — March 26, 2026
A proposed 205,800-square-foot cannabis cultivation operation with a Type 13 distribution, self-transport license on Hendricks Road was scheduled for hearing. It's the largest of the three projects on the agenda.
Related development
Lake Coco Farms
One of the county's larger cannabis cultivation proposals, with hydrology, drought management, and biological review materials on file and significant public interest.
Major Use Permit UP 18-38 Revocation — John Brosnan
The permit remains in place for now; the revocation question will come back before the Board later.
Major Use Permit UP 19-48 Revocation — Kenneth Pacheco
The permit remains in place for now; a future hearing will decide whether the operation loses its authorization.
Global Interactive Solutions Cannabis Cultivation Project
A substantial commercial cannabis development on the Highway 53 corridor, with water use, biology, and neighborhood impacts examined in the environmental record.
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