Title
PLN160807 - SYNCHRONICITY HOLISTIC (VALENTINE HOLDINGS, LLC)
Public hearing to consider allowing a commercial cannabis retailer at the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center within 1,500 feet of an existing cannabis retailer.
Project Location: 26390 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Suite 18, Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, Carmel Valley Master Plan
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 the project is a small structure with a change of use within an existing commercial tenant space and therefore qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and that none of the exceptions under Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow a commercial cannabis dispensary within the 1,500 foot setback of an existing cannabis dispensary; and
c. Approve an Administrative Permit for a commercial cannabis retailer (dispensary)
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: L+G, LLP Attorneys
Property Owner: Valentine Holdings, LLC/Valentia Valentine
APN: 015-012-058-000
Parcel Size: 3,335 square foot commercial tenant space
Zoning: LC/D-S-RAZ
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY/BRIEF DISCUSSION:
Valentine Holdings, LLC, has requested an Administrative Permit to allow a commercial cannabis dispensary within an existing commercial space located at 26390 Carmel Rancho Boulevard, Suite 18, in the Carmel Rancho center. The Carmel Rancho shopping center is near the intersection of Highway 1 and Carmel Valley Road and is a regional serving retail area containing a variety of commercial uses ranging from apparel to food ser...
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