Title
PLN170225 - COASTAL FARMS, LLC
Administrative hearing to allow the establishment of a commercial cannabis facility, inclusive of cultivation, distribution and nursery within existing greenhouse space (approximately 11,346 square feet).
Project Location: 35 and 65 Kortright Lane, Aromas, CA 95004 (Assessor's Parcel Number 267-012-009-000), North County Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Considering the North Monterey County Cannabis Facilities Projects Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) (HCD-Planning File No. REF220024), per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider the North Monterey County Cannabis Facilities Projects Initial Study/ Negative Declaration (IS/ND) (HCD-Planning File No. REF220024), per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit to establish a commercial cannabis use for cultivation, nursery, self-distribuition and non-volatile manufacturing within 11,346 square feet of existing greenhouses and the placement of 3 cargo containers.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 12 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Coastal Farms, LLC
Property Owner: Driscoll Business Affiliates LLC
APN: 267-012-009-000
Parcel Size: 55.38 acres
Zoning: Farming 40-acre minimum (F/40); Permanent Grazing 40-acre minimum, Visual Sensitivity (PG/40-VS); and Open Space (O)
Plan Area: North County Land Use P Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of an Administrative Permit subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the...
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