Title
PLN170215 - BROWN BULB RANCH, LTD
Public hearing to consider allowing commercial cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution uses within an Agricultural Conservation Zoning District.
Project Location: 3060 Hilltop Road, Moss Landing, North County Land Use Plan Area
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 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 Coastal Development Permit to allow:
a. Approximately 160,000 square feet square feet of canopy area for mixed-light commercial cannabis cultivation; and,
b. Approximately 38,000 square feet square feet of canopy area for Indoor commercial cannabis cultivation; and,
c. Non-Volatile Manufacturing and processing operations; and,
d. Self-distribution
Within existing greenhouses, warehouses and office space at 3060 Hilltop Road, Moss Landing.
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 Code.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Jennifer Rosenthal
Property Owner: Andrea Rivers, Brown Bulb Ranch, LTD
APN: 117-052-018-000
Parcel Size: 16.2 acres
Zoning: AC (CZ)
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Golden State Bulb Growers, on behalf of the property owner Andrea Rivers, has requested a Coastal Development Permit to allow a medical cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and self-distribution uses within existing greenhouses, warehouses and office space located at 3060 Hill...
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