Title
PLN1160801 - TOP INDUSTRIES
Public hearing to consider allowing commercial cannabis activities including mixed-light cultivation, non-volatile manufacturing, and nursery operations within existing greenhouses/buildings in the Farmlands Zoning (F/40) District.
Project Location: 145 Zabala 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 that existing 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) 89,400 square feet of canopy area for mixed-light cannabis cultivation within existing greenhouses
2) 65,600 square feet of canopy area for nursery operations within existing greenhouses and
3) Non-volatile manufacturing within an existing 5,301 square foot metal building
located at 145 Zabala Road, Salinas.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 12 conditions of approval, including 6 conditions with mandatory requirements per the Monterey County Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Applicant: Chris Boggs
Property Owner: Top Industries, LLC
APN: 107-051-002
Parcel Size: 12.20 acres
Zoning: F/40
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
Top Industries has submitted an application to allow commercial cannabis cultivation, nursery, and non-volatile manufacturing operation within existing greenhouses and warehouses at 145 Zabala Road, Salinas. It is currently their plan to lease the space to Waive Rider Nurseries who will operate the cannabis business. It is Waive Rider Nurseries intent...
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