PLN250003 Commercial Cultivation and Distribution (Transportation Only)
Summary
SCH Number
2025051087
Public Agency
San Benito County
Document Title
PLN250003 Commercial Cultivation and Distribution (Transportation Only)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/23/2025
Document Description
Determination of compliance with County Code Title 19 Chapter 19.43 (Cannabis Business Land Use Regulations) including section19.43.040(B) permitting outdoor cultivation of commercial cannabis and distribution (transportation only) in Agricultural Rangeland designation for a 160-acre outdoor commercial cultivation and distribution (transport only) facility off Old Airline Highway.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Reck
Agency Name
Resource Management Agency - Planning Department
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Matt Groves
Agency Name
DNA Organics, INC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated San Benito County
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
2038 Old Airline Highway
Zip
95043
Total Acres
160
Jobs
2
Parcel #
027-030-023, 027-030-024, 027-030-025, and 027-030-027.
State Highways
Highway 25
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Yes, San Benito River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15301, §15304, and §15311
Reasons for Exemption
Cultivation on an existing commercially farmed property. In addition, none of the conditions described in 15300.2 apply to this project. 15301-Class 1: Existing Facilities 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 use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §15301.), 15304-Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15304.), and 15311-Class 11: Accessory Structures Consists of construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15311.).
County Clerk
San Benito
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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