Title
PLN160803 - CATLIN/BIG SUR CANNABOTANICALS
Public hearing to consider allowing a medical cannabis dispensary use within a Light Commercial Zoning District.
Project Location: 26352 Carmel Rancho Lane, Suite 100, Carmel, Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, Carmel Valley Master Plan area
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 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 an existing commercial tenant space is Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines;
and
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow a medical cannabis dispensary use within the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval, including 6 conditions with mandatory requirements per the Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Jennifer Rosenthal
Property Owner: Richard Catlin
APN: 015-012-055-000
Parcel Size: 2,178 square foot commercial tenant space
Zoning: LC/D-S-RAZ
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
Big Sur Cannabotanicals, on behalf of the property owner Richard Catlin, has requested a Use Permit to allow a medical cannabis dispensary within an existing tenant space located at 26352 Carmel Rancho Lane, Suite 100, in the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center. The site is zoned Light Commercial with Design Control, Site Plan Review, and Residential Allocation Zone overlays (LC-D-S-RAZ) and has historically been used as retail space. A Use Permit is required for the commercial medical cannabis operation.
Staff reviewed the proposed application and determined, as proposed, the findings required to grant a Use Permit for a medical cannabis dispensary can be made in this case. Based on the application materials submitted, staff also finds that this application meets the regulations/standards for this u...
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