-September 9,2021-
Woodlake is processing a new application for a pot distributor on Blair Rd near Ropes, on open land owned by businessman Bruce Kopitar. The plan, submitted by Woodlake Holdings, is to build a 86,400 square foot metal warehouse cannabis distribution facility with secure loading bays, offices, restrooms, a break room, locker room and employee area.The site is on the same property as Kopitar’s US Tower facility and his GreenSmart cannabis cultivation operation.
The application says the company wants to construct a new commercial drive approach, 87 parking spaces and associated landscaping and install a septic system which will be utilized until City wastewater connections are available.
Construction is to begin later this year and is expected to finish by 2022.
The project at full build-out will require approximately 20 employees and will operate from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday. The warehouse expects to generate an average of 20 deliveries per day using standard vans, with a total of 80 generated daily trips.
Tulare added
Kopitar is the principal with the firm Valley Pure who has dispensaries in Woodlake, Farmersville,Lindsay and Lemoore. The City of Tulare recently approved a permit to Valley Pure to operate in Tulare. The award will require Valley Pure to enter into a development agreement.
Woodlake has been enjoying increased revenue from cannabis operations in the city that include one manufacturer, 2 cultivation facilities, one distributor as well as 2 retail dispensaries in town.
City revenues from cannabis operations have grown from $46,000 the first year to $646,000 in the 20/21 fiscal year. Over a four year period revenues total about $1.75 million.