5334 Banks Street
Summary
SCH Number
2023120081
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
5334 Banks Street
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/5/2023
Document Description
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a new 3,000 square-foot cannabis outlet at 5334 Banks Street within an existing 6,193 square-foot building. The site is zoned Industrial-Light (IL-3-1), within the Morena Corridor Specific Plan and designated
Industrial in the Linda Vista Community Plan. Proposed interior tenant improvements within the existing building include lighting, security cameras and system, millwork, finishes throughout, non-load bearing partitions and associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Project is also within the Airport Land Use Compatibility Overlay Zone (Naval Air Station North Island and San Diego International Airport - Lindberg field Airport Influence Area Review 2), the Parking Impact Overlay Zone (Campus Impact), Parking Standards Transit Priority Area, Transit Priority Area, and the FM Part 77 Noticing Area and Council District 7. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 6 thru 9 in Block 3 of Vernon Park, in the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of California, According to Map thereof No. 569, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, October 23, 1888. APN: 436-453-05
Contact Information
Name
Courtney Holowach
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Parcel #
436-453-05
Other Information
Conditional Use Permit
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities and 15332 (Infill Development)
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15332 (Infill
Development); and where the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 would not apply. The project is requesting the permitting of a cannabis outlet facility within an existing commercial structure. The project meets the criteria set forth in CEQA Section 15301 which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project also meets the criteria set forth in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15332 and is consistent with the applicable land use and zoning designations and regulations; occurs within city limits on a site no more than 5 acres surrounded by urban uses; has no value as habitat or endangered, rare, or threatened species; would not result in significant traffic, noise, air quality or water effects; and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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