REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
August 16, 2023
FROM: ISRAEL TREJO, Planning Manager
Planning and Development Department
BY: ROB HOLT, Supervising Planner
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
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Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 7363 North Blackstone Avenue on the northwest corner of West Pinedale and North Blackstone Avenues (Council District 2).
1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. P23-00801 dated May 23, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption.
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 authorizing the establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately 1,438 sq. ft. existing commercial tenant suite, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 dated July 18, 2023.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 was filed by Embarc and pertains to an approximately 0.62-acre parcel located at 7363 North Blackstone Avenue. The applicant proposes the establishment of a cannabis retail business within an approximately 1,438 sq. ft. existing commercial tenant suite.
On July 18, 2023, the Planning and Development Director approved Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 based upon the project's compliance with the required findings for Conditional Use Permits pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Sections 15-2739-R and 15-5306 (Exhibit D).
A Notice of Action was posted with the Fresno City Clerk on July 18, 2023. On July 24, 2023, two concerned citizens filed ...
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