Title
PLN170423 - CEA DEVELOPMENT LLC
Public hearing to consider commercial cannabis operations totaling approximately 178,080 square feet of greenhouse area for cannabis cultivation, and nursery operations, and approximately 6,600 square feet of indoor processing building area for manufacturing and distribution.
Project Location: 2274 Alisal Road, Salinas, Greater Salinas Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that a change of use within existing greenhouse and warehouse facilities is not an expansion of use beyond what existed at the time of the lead agency's determination, which qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow
1) Approximately 178,080 square feet of greenhouse space for mixed light commercial cannabis cultivation, and nursery operations within existing greenhouses; and
2) Non-volatile manufacturing operations within an existing 6,600 square foot commercial building
located at 2274 Alisal Road, Salinas.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to sixteen (16) conditions of approval, including six (6) conditions with mandatory requirements per the Monterey County Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Trinh Retterer (JRG Attorneys at Law)
Property Owner: CEA Development LLC
APN: 153-011-057-000
Parcel Size: 10.63 acres
Zoning: F/40
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
CEA Development, LLC owns property with existing greenhouses and indoor processing buildings at 2274 Alisal Road and has submitted an application to allow commercial cannabis cultivation, nursery operation, and non-volatile manufacturing within these same greenhouse...
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