Cannabis Conditional Use Permit; UPC22-0001
Summary
SCH Number
2023050736
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Cannabis Conditional Use Permit; UPC22-0001
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/31/2023
Document Description
The proposed project is a request for a five-year limited-term Conditional Use Permit for a commercial cannabis cultivation for up to 17,231 square feet of canopy in the form of 1,950 square feet of indoor, 2,788 square feet of mixed light (flowering), 1,724 mixed light wholesale nursery, 10,769 square feet of outdoor cultivation, and self-distribution (Distributor-Transport only), in addition to mixed light and indoor accessory propagation, and ancillary processing of site-grown cannabis on a 12.38 acre parcel zoned DA located at 4656 Arlington Ave. Cultivation and associated activities will maintain a 50-foot riparian protection setback from the onsite retention pond. Proposed daily outdoor hours of operation are 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, indoor and mixed light operations may occur 24 hours a day seven days a week as needed. Management will be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week. Deliveries and shipping would be limited to 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The residence nearest the operation will be owner/operator or employee occupied. The project would be owner operated and hire up twelve (12) part time seasonal staff. No public access or retail sales are permitted. The project site has operated as a commercial wholesale nursery and retail operation since at least 2006 and is the former site of Seescape Landscaping and R-Trees Nursery (2006-2021).
Contact Information
Name
Haleigh Frye
Agency Name
Permit Sonoma
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Rosa
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Milbrae Ave, Scenic Ave
Zip
95407
Total Acres
12.38
Jobs
12
Parcel #
134-251-073
State Highways
SR 116
Schools
Gravenstein Elementary School, Graventsein Community Day School
Waterways
Laguna De Santa Rosa, Colgan Creek, Bulcher Creek, Hinebaugh Creek
Township
08W
Range
16
Section
06N
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan Designation:
Zoning: Diverse Agriculture (DA), Valley Oak Habitat (VOH)
Land Use: Diverse Agriculture with a 10-acre density (DA 10)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemptions 15301, Existing Facilities and Section 15061(b)(3) General Rule Exemption.
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to the Provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the project involves the operation, repair, permitting, and minor alteration of existing private structures and facilities formerly utilized for a similar use. The proposed use including water conservation measures such as rainwater capture could result in enhancement of aquifer and a net reduction in water use from the sites previous use as a tree nursery. Conversion or replacement of existing structures will not substantially expand current site uses. The proposed activity is also exempt under the common-sense exemption, Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question could have a significant impact on the environment. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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