Title
Redwood Roots Inc. Zone Reclassification and Special Permit
Case Numbers ZR 17-004, SP 16-552
Assessor Parcel Number (APNs): 033-160-001
6840 Benbow Drive, Benbow area
A zone reclassification to change the principal zone from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), to Qualified (Q) Community Commercial Zone (C-2) for the subject parcel. The proposed Q - Qualified Zone will maintain the development standards of the C-1 Zone in terms of building height, setbacks and minimum lot size. No changes to the existing Design Control (D) combining zone is proposed. Also, a Special Permit is proposed for commercial medical cannabis distribution facility inside an existing single story building that will be remodeled as required by the California Building Code. The operation consists of deliveries to the existing 4,400 square foot commercial building in bulk packages, offsite testing of samples, packaging for retail sale, which will include rolling joints, and transportation to qualified vendors. The existing building is already approved for a cannabis dispensary, which will share the space with the proposed distribution facility. The hours of operation for the dispensary are 10 am - 7 pm Monday through Saturday, the same for the proposed distribution facility. The subject parcel is served by public water and an on-site sewage disposal system. The Zone Reclassification to change the principal zoning of the property from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Community Commercial (C-2) must be approved by the Board of Supervisors before the special permit for cannabis distribution is effective because cannabis activities are allowed on properties zoned C-2, but they are not allowed on properties zoned C-1.
Recommendation
A) Move to make all of the required findings, based on evidence in the staff report and public testimony, and recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the Redwood Roots Zone Reclassification by adopting the attached Resolution of Approval #1(roll call vote).
B) Move to make all of the required findings, based on evidence in the staff report and public testimony, and approve the Redwood Roots Special Permit application subject to the approved conditions by adopting the attached Resolution of Approval #2.