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PLN1160818 - TIN HOUSE PARTNERS, LLC./CYPRESS MANUFACTURING
Public hearing to consider allowing commercial cannabis activities including mixed-light cultivation and nursery operations within existing greenhouses in the Farmlands Zoning (F/40) District.
Project Location: 139 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 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) 175,000 square feet of canopy area for mixed-light commercial cannabis cultivation; and
2) 15,000 square feet of canopy area for nursery operations
within existing greenhouses, warehouse, and office space, at 139 Zabala Road, Salinas.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval, including 6 conditions with mandatory requirements per the Monterey County Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Robert Weakley
Property Owner: Tin House Partners
APN: 107-051-003-000
Parcel Size: ~10.22 acres
Zoning: F/40
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
Tin House Partners has submitted an application to allow commercial cannabis cultivation and a nursery operation within existing greenhouses and warehouses at 139 Zabala Road, Salinas. It is currently their plan to lease the space to Cypress Manufacturing who will operate the cannabis business. It is Cypress Manufacturing's intent to phase-in commercial cannabis operations if and when they receive all of the applicable permits...
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