Title
PLN170110 - KIND OPS CORP (KIND REAL ESTATE LLC)
Public hearing to consider allowing commercial cannabis cultivation and nursery operations within existing greenhouses and warehouses in the Farmland zoning district.
Project Location: 2346 Alisal 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) Approximately 260,000 square feet of canopy area for mixed-light commercial cannabis cultivation; and
2) Approximately 21,000 square feet of nursery operations
3) Non-volatile manufacturing operations
within existing greenhouses, warehouses and office space at 2346 Alisal 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:
Agent: N/A
Property Owner: Kind Real Estate LLC
APN: 137-141-007-000
Parcel Size: 12.3 acres
Zoning: F/40
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Kind Real Estate, LLC owns property with existing greenhouses and warehouses at 2346 Alisal Road. Kind Ops Corp. has submitted an application on behalf of Kind Real Estate, LLC to allow commercial cannabis cultivation, nursery operation, and non-volatile manufacturing within these same greenhouses and warehouses on the site. The property is zoned Farmlands (F) with a minimum lot size of 40 acres in the Greater Salin...
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