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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)
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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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