Title
PLN170093 - SALVATORE PALMA (HIGHER LEVEL CARE)
Public hearing to consider allowing a commercial cannabis retailer use at 10665 Merritt Street, Castroville.
Project Location: 10665 Merritt Street, Castroville, Castroville Community Plan Area (APN: 030-161-008-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Class 3, Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project is the conversion of an existing small structure from one use to another, which qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Use Permit for cannabis retail sales at 10665 Merritt Street, Castroville.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 11 conditions of approval including 6 conditions with mandatory requirements per the Monterey County Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Salvatore Palma
Property Owner: Theodore Cominos
APN: 030-161-008-000
Parcel Size: 0.40-acre
Zoning: Community Plan or "CP"
Plan Area: Castroville Community Plan, North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The applicant, Salvatore Palma with Higher Level of Care, requests, on behalf of Theodore Cominos (property owner), a Use Permit to allow an 800-square foot cannabis dispensary in the rear portion of a 1,855-square foot single-story, retail building located at 10665 Merritt Street, in Castroville. Higher Level Care is currently operating a commercial medical cannabis dispensary at 10665 Merritt Street in Castroville. Higher Level of Care is leasing the retail space, from the land owner and applicant for the Use Permit, Theodore Cominos.
DISCUSSION:
The Higher Level Care dispensary was established prior to the approval of the Monterey County Ordinance No. 5270 adopted by the Monterey County Board of...
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