File #: PC 20-019    Name: PLN190008 ABUNDANT INVESTMENTS LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/13/2020 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/8/2020 Final action:
Title: PLN190008 - ABUNDANT INVESTMENTS Public hearing to consider allowing a commercial cannabis retailer and delivery within an existing commercial building in a Light Commercial (LC) Zoning District. Project Location: 1031 N. El Camino Real, Salinas Unincorporated, North County Area Plan (APN:133-023-042-000) Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Vicinity Map, 3. Exhibit B - Discussion, 4. Exhibit C - Draft Resolution, 5. Exhibit D - North County LUAC Minutes, 6. Exhibit E- Letter from Health Department, 7. Exhibit F - Caltrans Highway 156 Expansion Map, 8. Exhibit G - Letter from No. Monterey Co. Unified School District (NMCSD), 9. Exhibit H - Response from Owner to Public Health & NMCSD, 10. Exhibit I - General Development Plan, 11. Exhibit J- General Development Plan (PLN030439), 12. Exhibit K - Operational Plan, 13. Exhibit L- Signage
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PLN190008 - ABUNDANT INVESTMENTS
Public hearing to consider allowing a commercial cannabis retailer and delivery within an existing commercial building in a Light Commercial (LC) Zoning District.
Project Location: 1031 N. El Camino Real, Salinas Unincorporated, North County Area Plan (APN:133-023-042-000)
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 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 an Amendment to the General Development Plan and Administrative Permit to allow a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery within an existing commercial building in addition to allowing the auto repair facility/tire shop to remain.
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: Robert Dee
Property Owner: Abundant Investments
Applicant/Lessee: Monterey Retail Solutions
APN: 133-023-042-000
Parcel Size: 1.79 acres
Zoning: Light Commercial or "LC"
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No

SUMMARY:
The applicant has requested an amendment to the General Development Plan (GDP) and Administrative Permit to allow a commercial cannabis retailer within an existing 1,413-square foot commercial tenant space, formally occupied by Tuff Shed Storage, located at 1031 N. El Camino Real (approximately 150 feet west of Hwy 101). Tuff Shed Storage no longer occupies the retail space and the space is currently vacant (1,413 sq. ft). Robert Dee, owner of the property, is proposing to lease the prope...

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