File #: RES 20-197    Name: PLN190008 - Abundant Investments
Type: BoS Resolution Status: Passed - RMA Administration
File created: 11/4/2020 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 11/17/2020 Final action: 11/17/2020
Title: Public hearing to consider: a. Granting an appeal by Monterey Retail Solutions from the May 13, 2020, decision of the Planning Commission to deny an application for a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery service and automotive repair; b. Find the project categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15303; and c. Approve an application for an Amendment to the General Development Plan and an Administrative Permit to allow a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery service within an existing commercial building in addition to a previously approved automotive detail facility/tire shop 1031 N. El Camino Real, North County Area Plan area (APN:133-023-042-000, PLN190008 - Abundant Investments, LLC (Monterey Retail Solutions)
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Attachment A – Discussion, 3. Attachment B - Board Resolution, 4. Attachment C – Vicinity Map, 5. Attachment D – Planning Commission Resolution, 6. Attachment E – Notice of Appeal, 7. Attachment F – Traffic Report (LIB200184), 8. Attachment G – Traffic Assessment, 9. Attachment H – Unified School District Letter, 10. Attachment I – Response from Applicant, 11. Attachment J – Caltrans Highway 156 Expansion Map, 12. Attachment K – North County LUAC Minutes, 13. Attachment L – Letter from County Health Department, 14. Attachment M – Old General Development Plan, 15. Item No. 15 Completed Board Order, Resolution, Conditions and Sketch, 16. Item No. 15 (JRG Attorneys at Law)- Received day of hearing, 17. Item No. 15 Memo from Staff- Received day of hearing
Title
Public hearing to consider:
a. Granting an appeal by Monterey Retail Solutions from the May 13, 2020, decision of the Planning Commission to deny an application for a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery service and automotive repair;
b. Find the project categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15303; and
c. Approve an application for an Amendment to the General Development Plan and an Administrative Permit to allow a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery service within an existing commercial building in addition to a previously approved automotive detail facility/tire shop
1031 N. El Camino Real, North County Area Plan area (APN:133-023-042-000, PLN190008 - Abundant Investments, LLC (Monterey Retail Solutions)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Grant the appeal by Monterey Retail Solutions from the May 13, 2020, decision of the Planning Commission to deny a commercial cannabis retailer including delivery and automotive detail facility/tire shop.
b. Find that the project is the conversion of an existing small structure from one (commercial) 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 service within an existing commercial building in addition to a previously approved automotive detail facility/tire shop.

A draft resolution with findings and evidence supporting this recommendation is attached for consideration (Attachment B). Staff recommends approval subject to 11 conditions.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project No: PLN190008/Abundant Investments, LLC
Agent: Robert Dee; Andrew M. Jun, Esq.
Property Owner: Abundant Investments, LLC
Applicant/Lessee: Monterey Retail Solutions
Location: 1031 N. El Camino Real...

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