Planning Commission Thursday Meeting 06-11-2026

The County of Lake, California Planning Commission held a meeting on June 11, 2026, primarily focused on land use permits related to telecommunications infrastructure and commercial cannabis cultivation projects. The commission reviewed and approved a major use permit for a 150-foot monopine cell tower proposed by Assurance Development T-Mobile near Lakeport, emphasizing coverage improvements and aesthetic considerations. The meeting also extensively discussed a major use permit for a commercial cannabis cultivation and distribution operation at Sigler Springs North Road, Kelseyville. This project involved significant public input expressing concerns about groundwater sustainability, fire risk, road access, noise, and environmental impacts, including the removal of 76 mature oak trees with a mitigation plan to plant replacement trees. The commission was divided on the cannabis project, resulting in a tie vote that effectively denied the permit and triggered an automatic appeal to the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the commission considered an amendment to a major use permit for Pasta Farms to expand outdoor cannabis cultivation from 20 to 30.11 acres. Despite some opposition related to tree removal and environmental concerns, the commission approved the amendment with conditions. Throughout the meeting, detailed discussions addressed hydrology reports, tribal consultations, fire safety measures, and community impacts. The meeting concluded with procedural clarifications regarding appeals and adjournment due to quorum loss.