Title
PLN170208 - BYBERRY HOLDING COMPANY, INC
Consider establishment of commercial cannabis operation(s), consisting of renovation to existing greenhouses and construction of a new 74,400 square foot greenhouse for mixed light cultivation, processing and distribution.
Project Location: 20180 Spence Road, Salinas, CA 93908
Proposed CEQA action: Consider the previously adopted Multi-Site Cannabis Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider the previously adopted Multi-Site Cannabis Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approving an Administrative Permit allowing 283,648 square feet of greenhouses consisting of 209,248 square feet of existing greenhouse and the construction of 74,400 square feet of new greenhouses for commercial cannabis cultivation, processing, nursery, and distribution. The processing, including third-party processing, would occur in an existing 5,043 square foot structure and a separate 1,958 square foot structure would be used for storage and distribution, including third-party distribution. The proposal also includes transportation to support the supply chain. The project also includes upgrades to existing electrical, lighting, and mechanical equipment for cannabis cultivation and other infrastructure upgrades to support on the cannabis operations.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Joey Espinoza
Applicant: QLORA Group Inc
Property Owner: BYBERRY HOLDING COMPANY, INC
APN: 137-121-006-000
Parcel Size: Approximately 11 acres
Zoning: Farmlands F/40
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of an Administrative Permit sub...
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