Title
PLN16-0025; Conditional Use Permit to allow a medical marijuana dispensary at an existing commercial and industrial building at 1965 Marina Boulevard. The proposal is to occupy approximately 14,688 square feet within an approximately 44,737 square foot building currently occupied by a tile warehouse and a uniform warehouse wholesale/retail use. A medical marijuana dispensary is a conditionally permitted use on the subject property which is in the IG(S) Industrial General District (Special Review Overlay District). Alameda County Assessor's Parcel Number 77A-646-27; Harborside San Leandro (applicant); A. Lopez (property owner).
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
The applicant and property owner propose to utilize approximately 14,688 square feet of vacant internal floor space for a medical marijuana dispensary within an existing approximately 44,737 square-foot building at 1965 Marina Boulevard. Harborside San Leandro would occupy the rear portion of the building and would refresh the fa?ade for their lease area and add landscaping to the site. Parking at the property would be provided in the front/side parking lot with 24 parking stalls and the rear/side parking lot with 44 parking stalls, for a total of 68 on-site parking spaces. Zoning Code Section 2-706.B.16 requires that a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in the IG Industrial General District obtain Conditional Use Permit approval.
Staff believes that, with the recommended Conditions of Approval that pertain to hours, parking, compliance with the Dispensary Permit issued by the City Council and Chapter 4-33 of the San Leandro Municipal Code, and Harborside San Leandro's strict security measures, the medical marijuana dispensary would operate well on the property and would be compatible to adjacent commercial and industrial uses, without detriment or burden to the immediate area. Staff recommends that the Board of Zoning Adjustments:
A) Adopt the CEQA categorical exemption;
B) Adopt th...
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