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PLN170300 - PHAT, LLC (GRUPO FLOR/EAST OF EDEN CANNABIS CO.)
Public hearing to consider allowing a commercial cannabis retailer within an existing mixed-use commercial building in the Moss Landing Commercial District and Coastal Zone.
Project Location: 8022 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing Community Plan, North County Land Use Plan (APN:133-212-002-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
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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 Coastal Development Permit and General Development Plan to allow a commercial cannabis retailer operation in an existing mixed-use retail space.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit D). Staff recommends approval subject to conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Applicant: Grupo Flor (East of Eden Cannabis Co.)
Property Owner: A.G. Davi
APN: 133-212-002-000
Parcel Size: 10,222 square feet (0.22 acres)
Tenant Area: 2,328 square feet
Zoning: Moss Landing Commercial "MLC," Coastal Zone "CZ"
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
East of Eden Cannabis Co., on behalf of the property owner A.G. Davi of Phat, LLC, is proposing to open a cannabis retail business in an existing commercial tenant space located at 8022 Moss Landing Road, within a commercial area of the Moss Landing Community.
DISCUSSION:
Grupo Flor was founded in 2016 by Salinas valley entrepreneurs as a cannabis business management group. Grupo Flor's affiliate East of Eden Cannabis Co. currently operates a retail dispensary in Salinas with plans to open other dispensaries in the region. The tenant space on the first flo...
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