Title
PLN180558 - WESTERN TRANSPLANTING LLC
Administrative hearing to consider allowing commercial cannabis cultivation and nursery, self-distribution and processing within 176,590 square feet of greenhouses, a metal building and storage containers.
Project Location: 25700 Encinal Road, Salinas
Proposed CEQA action: Consider an adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addendum
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider the adopted Multi-Site Cannabis Initial Study/Mitigated Negativie Declaration and Addendum (HCD Planning File No. REF150048, State Clearinghouse No. SCH2020060325), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit to allow commercial cannabis uses within 176,590 square feet of structures. The project includes cannabis nursery and cultivation within 168,881 square feet of greenhouses; processing, storage, fertigation, and loading within 6,909 square feet of storage containers and one metal building; and an 800 square foot office for security and sales (non-retail) personnel and restroom facilities.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 17 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Hugh Walker, HTW Constrators
Property Owner: Western Transplanting LLC
APN: 137-111-033-000
Parcel Size: 12.75 acres
Zoning: Farmland, 40 acres per unit or "F/40"
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area 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 conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/gr...
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