Title
PLN170230 - JMAHD VENTURES LLC (FORMERLY SUR FARMS LLC)
Consider establishment of a commercial cannabis operation consisting of up to 200,000 square feet of mixed-light cannabis cultivation and nursery in existing greenhouses, the use of an existing 5,196 square foot building for non-volatile manufacturing and the construction of a 9,000 square foot building for third party cannabis processing (drying, trimming and storage).
Project Location: 26900, 26900A & 26900B Encinal Road, Salinas, CA
Proposed CEQA Action: Consider the Addendum together with the adopted Multi-Site Cannabis Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (HCD-Planning File No. REF150048), 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 an Addendum together with the adopted Multi-Site Cannabis Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (HCD-Planning File No. REF150048, SCH No. 2020060325) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit to establish commercial cannabis operation consisting of up to 200,000 square feet of mixed-light cannabis cultivation and nursery in existing greenhouses, the use of an existing 5,196 square foot building for non-volatile manufacturing and the construction of a new 9,000 square foot building for 3rd party cannabis processing (drying, trimming and storage).
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 18 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Sandra Dimas
Property Owner: JMAHD Ventures LLC (Formerly Sur Farms LLC)
APN: 137-061-026-000
Parcel Size: 7.47 acres
Zoning: Farming 40-acre minimum or "F/40"
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of an Administrative Permit subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit...
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