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February 23, 2022 - 6:00 PM
The following items listed are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion and roll call vote by
the Ukiah Valley Board of Directors. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon request of a
Director or a citizen in which even the item will be considered at the completion of all other items on the
agenda. The motion by the Board on the Consent Calendar will approve and kale findings in accordance with
Administrative Staff and/or the District Board recommendations.
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.a.Approval of the Minutes of February 9, 2022, a Regular Meeting.
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of February 9, 2022, a Regular Meeting.
Attachments:
1.February 9, 2022, PC Minutes-Draft
5.APPEAL PROCESS
6.COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
7.SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
8.VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
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9.PLANNING COMMISSIONERS REPORT
10.DIRECTOR'S REPORT
11.CONSENT CALENDAR
12.NEW BUSINESS
12.a.Request for consideration of a 'Dispensary Use Permit’ to conduct the sale and delivery of
cannabis and/or cannabis products from an existing commercial structure located at 195
Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, 95482; APN 002-272-16-00; File No. 21-6584.
Recommended Action: Staff Recommends Planning Commission approve the proposed
Dispensary Use Permit, based on the Findings in Attachment 1, and subject to the Conditions of
Approval in Attachment 2 included in the Staff Report, dated February 10, 2022.
Attachments:
1.Draft Findings
2.Draft Conditions of Approval
3.Application Materials
4.Product Intake and Dispatch
5.Agency Referral
6.Public Comment - 1
13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14.ADJOURNMENT
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available at the Civic Center 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482; and online at: www.cityofukiah/meetings/ at the
end of the next business day.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue,
Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda.
Dated: February 17, 2022
Stephanie Abba
Planning Commission Secretary
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Agenda Item 4a.
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CITY OF UKIAH
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
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Ukiah, CA 95482
February 9, 2022
6:00 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER
The City of Ukiah Planning Commission held a Regular Meeting on February 9, 2022. The meeting
was legally noticed on February 3, 2022. Chair Christensen called the meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.
on the following virtual link: https://zoom.us/j/91264543193
CHAIR CHRISTENSEN PRESIDING.
2.ROLL CALL
Roll was taken with the following Commissioners Present: Rick Johnson; Michelle Johnson; Alex de
Grassi; Mark Hilliker; and Laura Christensen. Commissioners Absent: None; Staff Present: Craig
Schlatter, Community Development Director; Mireya Turner, Planning Manager; and Stephanie Abba,
Planning Commission Secretary.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.Approval of the Draft Minutes of January 12, 2022, a Regular Meeting and January 26, 2022,
a Regular Meeting.
Motion/Second: R. Johnson/de Grassi to approve the Minutes of January 12, 2022, a Regular Meeting;
and January 26, 2022, a Regular Meeting as submitted. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: R. Johnson, M. Johnson, de Grassi, Hilliker, and Chair Christensen. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: None.
5.APPEAL PROCESS
No appeals were received.
6.COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No public comment was received
7.SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
Verified by Commissioners
8.VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
Verified by Staff
9.PLANNING COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
No Reports were given
10.PLANNING COMMISSION DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Report received
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Minutes of the Planning Commission, February 9, 2022, Continued:
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11.CONSENT CALENDAR
No items on the consent calendar.
12.NEW BUSINESS
a.Consideration of a Proposed Offer of Public Artwork, to be located at the Alex Thomas Plaza;
310 South State Street (APN 002-265-09).
Presenter: Mireya Turner, Planning Manager
Public Comment: Pinky Kushner
Motion/Second: R. Johnson/Hilliker After further discussion, the motion was amended to include
painting the wall that is attached to the wall to be painted by the Artist. After further discussion, the
amended motion was withdrawn. Motion/Second R. Johnson/Hilliker to Approve the public artwork in
the Alex Thomas Plaza; 310 South State Street by Danza Davis, as submitted. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote: AYES: R. Johnson, M. Johnson, de Grassi, Hilliker, and Chair Christensen.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None: ABSTAIN: None.
b.Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Professional Development Opportunities in
2022.
Presenter: Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director
Public Comment: Pinky Kushner
All Commissioners would like to attend in person Planning Commissioners Conference. Commissioner
Hilliker will attend the conference at SSU and will pay for his own expenses. Commissioners Rick
Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Alex De Grassi, and Laura Christensen would like to attend the conference
held by the League of California Cities. It was discussed and decided that only two commissioners may
attend the conference at a time. Commissioner Michelle Johnson and Alex De Grassi will attend the
conference in March 2022, and Commissioners Laura Christensen and Rick Johnson will wait until
2023.
Craig Schlatter, Community Development Director, will look into the budget and discuss the cost of
these conferences with the City Clerk and City Manager. This item will be put on the next agenda for
discussion after the Community Development Director finds out more information on the Logistics and
the Planning Commission budget.
13.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No Unfinished Business was agendized.
14.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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Stephanie Abba, Planning Commission Secretary
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12a
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Staff Report | Dispensary Use Permit
Local Roots - Retail and Delivery
195 Seminary Avenue
File No.: 21-6584
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DATE: February 17, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Jesse Davis, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Review and consider a 'Dispensary Use Permit’ to conduct the sale and delivery
of cannabis and/or cannabis products from an existing commercial structure
located at 195 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, 95482; APN 002-272-16-00; File No. 21-
6584.
SUMMARY
OWNERS: The Hub Co, LLC
APPLICANT: Dylan McGinty
AGENT: Robert J. Molineaux
LOCATION: 195 Seminary Avenue; APN: 002-272-16-00
TOTAL ACREAGE: ±0.07 acre
GENERAL PLAN: Commercial (C)
ZONING DISTRICT: Community Commercial (C-1)
AIRPORT COMPATIBILITY:
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETERMINATION:
Zone “4” Outer Approach/Departure Zone; Urban Overlay
Categorical Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article
19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities (a) – Minor
interior and exterior alterations.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve with Conditions (see Draft Findings in Attachment
1 and Draft Conditions of Approval in Attachment 2).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The application for the required 'Dispensary Use Permit’ was submitted on October 13, 2021 by
Dylan McGinty (Project Applicant) of Local Roots LLC. The application requests a cannabis retail
business that would include the delivery of cannabis and/or cannabis products from the subject
property. Per Ukiah City Code (UCC), a "Dispensary" is a facility, fixed or mobile, operated in
accordance with State and local regulations, where cannabis and/or cannabis products are
offered for retail sale. The application materials and project description for this request are further
detailed within Attachment 3. Specific project components, improvements and requests, include:
• Operation of a dispensary and delivery of cannabis and/or cannabis products from an
existing 2,040 square foot (sf), one-story commercial structure.
• Installation of three street trees along School Street, and one street tree along Seminary
Ave.;
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• Update the exterior paint selection, including Graycloth (PPU26-09) with Moroccan Red
(1301) accent as conveyed in Attachment 3;
• Installation of awning replacements along Seminary Avenue and School Street;
• Installation of signage, including a 4’ x 8’ “Local Roots” sign along Seminary Street, as
well as an 8’ x 17’ wall-sign along School Street;
• Installation of security features such as surveillance cameras, alarms, card reader entry;
• Operating hours for Local Roots would be as follows:
o Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Conversion of an on-street parking space along School Street into a designated ‘Loading
Zone’ as conveyed in Attachment 4;
• The business will be staffed with a minimum of three employees at all times.
As described, construction activities for the project will be minimal, consisting of internal tenant
improvements to reconfigure the existing floor-area for retail, security operations, and support
space (office(s), break room, bathroom) as well as secure storage space.
The last business to utilize the subject structure was Mixies, a restaurant. In 2016, Mixies
conducted interior improvements to facilitate use of the structure as a restaurant. Exterior
alterations facilitated at that time resulted in the structure’s current paint selection. Mixies
business license expired October 16, 2020, and the structure has remained vacant since that
time.
Installed under the City’s Façade Improvement Program, the existing outdoor awnings adorning
the building were undertaken in conjunction with adjacent storefronts (175 and 185 Seminary
Avenue). This shared request was approved for funding by the Design Review Board on
November 23, 1993. Since that time, however, no business or improvement requiring
discretionary review has been received by City staff for this subject property. Having significantly
deteriorated, the corresponding awnings at 175 and 185 Seminary Ave. were removed in 2020.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING
The Project Site is located at the intersection of Seminary Avenue and South School Street at
195 Seminary Avenue. It maintains a General Plan land use designation of Commercial (C) with
a corresponding zoning designation of Community Commercial (C-1). It is located just outside of
the ‘Downtown Zoning District’, but within the ‘Downtown Design District’. Seminary Avenue is
one of the City’s two boulevards. It is a wide, multi-lane thoroughfare, divided with a central
median that includes areas for parking and wide sidewalks for pedestrian usage. The central
median of Seminary Ave. features landscaping that is now well integrated into the recently
completed Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project. The boulevard’s western terminus
concludes at the Ukiah Civic Center, which is adjacent to the Ukiah Memorial Veteran’s Hall.
The Project Site is adjoined to the south, east and west by commercial uses including a salon and
professional office (APN 002-272-15), gymnasium (APN 002-272-03), and a professional office
complex that includes a hair salon, driving school and internet service provider (APN 002-271-
03). The adjacent easterly parcel (002-272-15) also features two residential units (173 & 177
Seminary Ave.). To the north, on the opposite side of Seminary Avenue, there is a vacant multi-
story motel.
Upon review, it was determined that the Project Site features no combining districts or other
zoning restrictions, and is not subject to any mapped flood or seismic hazards.
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Additionally, there are no water courses, wildlife, wildlife-habitat, or designated floodway, nor are
there any identified environmentally sensitive habitat areas on or within proximity to the subject
property. Neither the property, nor its structure, are included on the City of Ukiah’s Historic and
Architectural Inventory Table. A summary of zoning designations and nearby uses is provided
below in Table 1. A General Plan Land Use Map is depicted in Figure 1, a Zoning Map is depicted
in Figure 2, and an aerial map of the site and are is included in Figure 3.
Figure 1. General Plan Land Use Figure 2. Zoning Designation
Figure 3. Aerial View
Table 1: Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses
ZONING USE
NORTH GU - General Urban (GU) Vacant - Multi-Story Motel
EAST Community Commercial (C1) Hair Salon; Commercial Storefront
SOUTH Community Commercial (C1) Cross-Fit Gymnasium
WEST Community Commercial (C1) Professional Office
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Figure 4. Street View (Existing)
AGENCY COMMENTS
Project referrals were sent to the following responsible or trustee agencies with interest or
jurisdiction over the project: California Department of Cannabis Control, Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority, City of Ukiah Public Works, City of Ukiah Police Dept., City of Ukiah Electrical Utility,
City of Ukiah Community Development Department-Building Division, and the Mendocino County
Department of Planning and Building Services. The agencies’ comments and recommended
Conditions of Approval are contained in Attachment 5.
A complete list of identified Conditions of Approval are included in Attachment 2.
STAFF ANALYSIS
General Plan and Zoning Consistency
General Plan: The General Plan land use designation of the parcel is "C" (Commercial). The
proposed request is aligned with the intent of this designation, as it would allow a retail business
to locate within an existing commercial structure on a property previously developed and
adequately served by utilities. As required by the Ukiah Valley General Plan (1995), the property
is accessible via a publicly maintained road classified as a ‘Collector’.
Per the City’s Historic and Architectural Element, by maintaining and reusing the existing
commercial structure, the request is further supported by the following General Plan Goals listed
in Table 2:
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Table 2: General Plan Analysis
GP Policy Implementation Staff Analysis
HA-3.2: Encourage adaptive
reuse compatible with
neighborhoods.
While the subject structure is not listed on any local or State
Historic Registry, it was built prior to 1960. The adaptive reuse
of this structure is an effective opportunity to optimize the
operational and commercial performance of a built asset along
Seminary Avenue. Preserving the corridor’s character,
architectural and cultural integrity, which includes the Ukiah
Civic Center and Veterans Memorial Building, is crucial to
maintaining a unique sense of place within Ukiah.
HA-4: Conserve the character
and architecture of
neighborhoods.
While not a neighborhood discussed within the 1995 General
Plan, Staff considers the visual character of surrounding
developments when reviewing discretionary project approvals.
By not substantially altering or demolishing the subject
structure, the Applicant conserves the character of and context
of Seminary Ave.
While cannabis is not explicitly identified within the City’s General Plan, there are substantial
similarities to the industries identified in this document within the context of economic
development. The proposed dispensary is aligned with the General Plan’s understanding that the
City and County require close working industry-based relationships that utilize the existing
resource-based economy.
Per the City’s 1995 General Plan, “The economy of Ukiah is completely integrated with the
unincorporated areas of the valley, and the goals and policies envisioned for Ukiah have
application to the rest of Mendocino County and to a lesser extent much of Northern California.
Therefore, in creating an ongoing process of economic development, the creation of a close
working relationship between the city and county…is essential…. Building upon the existing
resource-based economy (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and natural environment) in a
sustainable manner becomes the central guiding elements of the future economic development
of the Valley.”
Economic development goals and policies are further discussed within the subsequent Specific
Plan/Ukiah Valley Area Plan.
Specific Plan: While not binding to the City of Ukiah, the Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP)
represents a commitment to a comprehensive and long range inter-jurisdictional planning
between the County of Mendocino and the City of Ukiah that represents a shared vision for the
Ukiah Valley. The goals that promote business development, include emphasizing local
ownership that retain capital and jobs within the region, which is applicable to this project request.
In particular, UVAP Land Use Policy 5.2, dictates that the City and County facilitate investment in
“value added” industries, especially agriculture and timber. As the economy of Ukiah is
considerably integrated with surrounding unincorporated areas, which continue to feature
substantial cannabis cultivation activities, encouraging related commercial components such as
retail, manufacturing and processing within the City of Ukiah is aligned with Land Use Policy 5.2.
Additionally, the UVAP encourages business development and employment opportunities that
emphasize local ownership of businesses in order to keep capital and growth within the
community. As noted in the application materials, the Applicant and ownership group are based
in nearby unincorporated communities of Redwood Valley and Potter Valley.
Zoning: Per UCC §9082, Cannabis Retail is a Permitted Use within the C-1 zoning districts upon
securing a 'Dispensary Use Permit’ as required by UCC §5703. The stated purpose of the
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Community Commercial (C-1) Zoning District is to provide a broad range of commercial land use
opportunities along primary transportation corridors. The C-1 district is intended to promote and
provide flexibility for commercial development, including cannabis related businesses.
The Applicant has submitted all required documents including a complete application, a Security
Plan, and Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with the aforementioned ordinances. In
addition, the Applicant has successfully completed the Live Scan process via the Ukiah Police
Department. The Project is consistent with all other requirements contained within the above
applicable ordinances for Cannabis Related Businesses and a 'Dispensary Use Permit.’
Furthermore, the Project is consistent with the all applicable development standards for the “C-1”
Community Commercial zoning district outlined in §9083-9087 of the UCC.
Per §9262 a Site Development Permit is not required, and thus a review by the Design Review
Board is not a component of this discretionary review process. This is due to the fact that the
requested exterior modifications are limited to a new paint color and awning replacement, which
would not significantly change the architectural character of the structure. As previously noted
within this Staff Report, similar alterations to the structure were made previously without the need
to obtain a Site Development Permit. While the installation of street trees is a project component,
it does not comprise a substantial request as to necessitate a separate landscaping plan or
analysis by the Design Review Board. Furthermore, as requested the project does not involve an
addition or major alteration to the subject structure.
The proposed dispensary operation will be located in an existing building with minimal exterior
changes, besides paint color. The visual character of the area will be virtually unchanged with the
exception of street trees. The business frontage is oriented towards Seminary Avenue, and
general public access will be restricted at the School Street entrance. The operation will result in
additional traffic on local roads; however, the increase in trips would not result in a significant
impact to road or intersection function, as previous businesses have utilized this commercial
storefront for similar retail activities. Furthermore, the operation will offer delivery service to reduce
customer trips to the storefront location, and is near a public transit stops and bicycle infrastructure
to encourage alternate modes of travel.
Noise: Dispensaries, and retail in general, are typically not considered to be noise-generating
uses because all storefront operations would occur inside the existing commercial building, and
not feature aspects such as live-music, on-site consumption, or sound amplification. Proposed
hours of operation for the dispensary are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, when ambient traffic noise from
Seminary Avenue and School Street would also be occurring or ending. No overnight operations
are proposed. It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that the facility would operate in compliance
with General Plan noise standards. No operational noise impacts are anticipated and construction
tasks are limited in scope.
Parking: Per §9199, all existing commercial structures as of January 1, 1979, within the area
defined as the City of Ukiah Parking District No. 1, shall be exempt from the required off street
parking requirements prescribed in §9198. While no dedicated off-street parking is available, the
immediate vicinity of the project features numerous on-street parking facilities. Upon review, the
Project Site is proximate to a variety of available on-street parking, with spaces provided along
Seminary Avenue and School Street in a variety of time increments. A Site Plan addressing
parking availability is included with within Attachment 3. An image representing the Parking
District No. 1 is included, below:
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Figure 4. Parking District No. 1 Boundaries
Signage: Per UCC §3227, allowed signage is calculated at one and one-half (1 ½) square feet
of sign area for every ground level linear foot of parcel frontage. As this is considered a ‘Corner
Lot’, the subject structure has an estimated frontage of one hundred and fourteen feet (114 feet),
combined along Seminary Ave. and School St. Based on simple cacluations, the Applicant is
allowed approximately 171 sf of signage. The applicant has not yet submitted a preliminary
design, but has requested approximately 170 sf of signage. A Condition of Approval has been
included to require the Applicant to obtain a Sign Permit in conformance with the ‘Downtown
Design Regulations’.
Loading Zone: In their referral response, the Ukiah Police Department identified a concern
regarding the location and procedure to load and unload the delivery vehicle. The concern is due
to the lack of a secured on-site parking or loading area available to the subject property. Upon
request, the Applicant has identified two (2) alternatives to address this concern, which are further
detailed in Attachment 4 and discussed below:
1) Convert an adjacent on-street parking space into a designated ‘Loading Zone’
2) Demolish an existing ‘Mechanical Room’ attached to the rear of the subject structure to
create an off-street parking space or ‘Loading Zone.’
Upon review, Community Development Staff, as well as the Department of Public Works
(Attachment 5), support the conversion of an existing on-street parking space into a designated
loading zone. The creation of a loading zone will ensure a consistently available space to conduct
deliveries, and limits the impacts or required alterations to existing encroachments and right-of-
way behind adjacent businesses. Additionally, per the UPD, the area of Seminary Ave. and
School St. do not feature significant numbers of calls for police service compared to other areas
of the City.
It is noted that a handful of commercial businesses or restaurants within the downtown maintain
similar loading zones, and that businesses with similar vulnerabilities conduct operations without
the benefit of a designated or secured on-site parking area. In particular, there are multiple banks
within commercial shopping centers of Ukiah that transport currency or valuables under similar
security considerations. With the provision of a designated ‘Loading Zone’, which requires
approval of the City Council, as well as the specific operational criteria contained and self-imposed
within Attachment 4, the concerns identified have been minimized. The dispensary will
implement a security plan which includes measures intended to facilitate public safety of the
surrounding neighborhood by limiting potential for opportunistic crime at the site with noted
surveillance and on-site staff.
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Cannabis Retail - Location Restrictions: The City of Ukiah maintains restrictions regarding the
location of cannabis business, which include the following per §9174.2 and §5707:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school;
a. The nearest school is South Valley High School addressed at 429 S Dora St. As
reviewed, this school is at a distance of approximately 900 ft.; Encompass
Academy, which is cited in the application materials, is a beauty and cosmetology
school, and not considered a sensitive use.
2. Within two hundred fifty feet of a youth-oriented facility (public park, church,
museum, library, or licensed daycare facility);
a. The nearest facility that meets the aforementioned facility types is Alex R. Thomas
Plaza, a community park and facility at a distance of approximately 300 ft; no other
facility, including licensed day care facilities are within 250 ft of the subject
structure. Staff confirmed with the Department of Social Services Child Care
Licensing Program that no residential family day-cares are within the vicinity of the
Project Site. The Grace Hudson Museum campus is approximately 900 ft to the
east of the Project Site. Staff also evaluated the potential of temporary events,
such as Pumpkin Fest or the winter-ice skating rink, but notes those activities are
similar to Alex R. Thomas Plaza in their associated setbacks.
3. Within any residential zoned parcel or primary land use, or any property with an
underlying residential or mobile homes general plan land use designation;
a. The Project Site is zoned Community Commercial (C-1). Adjacent parcels are
zoned Community Commercial (C-1) or General Urban (GU). While residential
development is allowed by right in these zoning districts, the underlying general
land use intent is to facilitate a broad range of commercial land use opportunities.
The nearest residential zoned properties are approximately 300 feet to the
southeast along South Oak Street.
4. On a parcel having a residential unit, or on a parcel directly abutting a residentially
zoned property, unless there are intervening nonresidential uses;
a. The Project Site does not feature a residential unit. Additionally, a physical
separation exists on all four Project Site boundaries, as the Project Site does not
directly abut any residentially-zoned parcel or residential structure. While it was
determined that there are residential units on the adjacent parcel (APN 002-272-
15), they are separated by intervening commercial businesses that include a salon
and professional office. Upon review, these residential units maintain a dedicated
and separated entrance along that parcel’s eastern boundary. After reviewing City
records, Staff was unable to determine the date or permit that established the
residential units on the adjacent legal parcel.
5. Abutting or within two hundred fifty feet of another cannabis dispensary.
a. There is no cannabis dispensary within 250 ft of the Project Site. The nearest
approved cannabis dispensary is approximately 1,700 ft to the northeast; the
nearest operational cannabis dispensary is approximately 4,000 ft to the
southeast. Presently, there are only two operational cannabis retail facilities within
the City of Ukiah.
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The project is consistent with the siting requirements above, as it is not within the restricted
distances to schools, youth-oriented facilities, or other cannabis retail facilities (see Neighborhood
Context Map within Attachment 3).
Airport Compatibility: The Site is located approximately ±5,596 ft (1.06 miles) northwest of the
Ukiah Municipal Airport, and is within Compatibility Zone 4 (Extended Approach/ Departure Zone).
In February 2019, the City of Ukiah, with support from the County of Mendocino and the ALUC
initiated a planning effort to prepare an updated compatibility plan for the Ukiah Municipal Airport,
entitled the Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (UKIALUCP). Subsequently, the
City adopted the UKIALUCP on July 21, 2021. The basic function of this airport land use
compatibility plan is to promote compatibility between airports and surrounding land uses. Airport
Land Use Commissions ("ALUCs") are appointed with authority under the State Aeronautics Act
to adopt airport land use compatibility plans and carry out land use project review responsibilities.
Per the UKIALUCP, the request is most aligned with the ‘Local Retail’ land use category, which
features a typical occupancy load factor of approximately 300 sf per person. Per Table 3a (Basic
Compatibility Criteria), the use is considered ‘Conditionally Compatible’ with Zone 4, which
maintains the following intensity criteria:
Zone 4 ‘Intensity/Density’ Criteria Allowances
• Max. Sitewide Avg. Intensity Allowed (people/acre): 150 Persons per acre
• Max. Single-Acre Intensity Allowed (people/acre): 450 Persons per acre
As indicated within Attachment 3, the building area is 2,040 sq ft and the parcel size is .07 acres.
For the purposes of the facilitating a building code based methodology, the request features the
following occupancy groups also identified within Attachment 3:
• Group M: 834 sq ft
• Group B-1: 990 sq ft
• Group S-1: 216 sq ft
The intensity of use for the subject structure, or the number of maximum persons, is therefore
estimated as follows based on the UBC standards for each occupancy group:
• Group M: 834 sq ft per 60 sq ft = 7 Persons Max
• Group B-1: 990 sq ft per 100 sq ft = 10 Persons Max
• Group S-1: 216 sq ft per 500 sq ft = 1 Person Max
o Maximum Occupancy under UBC Assumptions is 7+10+1=18 Persons Max
Assume typical peak occupancy is 50%=9 Persons
• 9 Persons/.07 Acres = 128 Persons per acre, within the site-wide
average intensity for the requested use.
The single acre intensity is equal to the building occupancy, as the building footprint is less than
an acre. Therefore, the projected maximum single acre intensity is also 128 persons per acre.
Unless alternative data is available from surveys of similar uses, this proposal is considered
compatible with Zone 4.
Additionally, the project was referred to the County of Mendocino Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC) Staff for review on November 10, 2021. On December 3, 2021, ALUC staff responded
that a consistency determination was not required by the ALUC. County Staff affirmed that the
requested ‘Local Retail’ use would be considered conditionally compatible.
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Required Findings: Requirements for approval of a Use Permit within the City of Ukiah are found
within UCC §9262(E). Findings, specific to this project request are included in Attachment 1 and
the project is subject to Conditions of Approval contained within Attachment 2.
In addition to the findings required per §9262(E), the Planning Commission shall consider
additional criteria to grant or deny a ‘Dispensary Use Permit’ per §5710, which have also been
included as part of Attachment 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project
qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Class 1, Section
15301, Existing Facilities (a) - Interior or exterior alterations.
The project involves renovations to an existing commercial structure that was historically used for
commercial/retail activities. The existing footprint of the subject structure will not be altered or
expanded. There are no unusual circumstances that would result in a reasonable possibility of a
significant effect, and the project is determined to be consistent with the applicable general plan
designation and policies, including applicable zoning designation and cannabis use regulations.
NOTICE
Notice of the Public Hearing was provided in the following manner, in accordance with UCC
§9262(C):
• Published in the Ukiah Daily Journal on February 12, 2022
• Posted on the Project site on February 12, 2022
• Posted at the Civic Center (glass case) 72 hours prior to the public hearing
• Provided to property owners within 300 feet of the project parcels, as well as Public
Agencies on February 12, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Planning Commission 1) conduct a public hearing; and 2) adopt the findings
and conditionally approve a Dispensary Use Permit for the project.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Findings
2. Draft Conditions of Approval
3. Project Application Materials
4. Product Intake and Dispatch Plan
5. Agency Comments
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ATTACHMENT 1
DRAFT FINDINGS FOR A FOR A 'DISPENSARY USE PERMIT’ TO CONDUCT THE SALE AND
DELIVERY OF CANNABIS FROM AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE; 195 SEMINARY
AVENUE, UKIAH, 95482; APN 002-272-16-00; File No. 21-6584.
Recommendation for the Approval of the Use Permit and Findings: Per Ukiah City Code (UCC),
a "Dispensary" is a facility, fixed or mobile, operated in accordance with State and local regulations,
where cannabis and/or cannabis products are offered for retail sale. This includes establishments
that deliver cannabis and/or cannabis products. The application and project description are included
as Attachment 3. Specific project components, improvements and requests, include:
• Operation of a dispensary/retail and delivery of recreational and medicinal cannabis products
within an existing 2,040 sf, one story commercial structure.
o The existing building footprint would not be expanded, however, interior tenant
improvements, are proposed;
• Installation of three street trees along School Street, and one street tree along Seminary
Ave.;
• Update the exterior paint selection, including Graycloth (PPU26-09) with Moroccan Red
(1301) accent as conveyed in Attachment 3;
• Installation of awning replacements along Seminary Avenue and School Street;
• Installation of signage, including a 4’ x 8’ “Local Roots” sign along Seminary Street, as well
as an 8’ x 17’ wall-sign along School Street;
• Installation of security features such as surveillance cameras, alarms, card reader entry;
• Operating hours for Local Roots would be as follows:
o Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Conversion of an on-street parking space along School Street into a designated ‘Loading
Zone’;
• The business will be staffed with a minimum of three employees at all times.
Use Permit Findings
1. The proposed land use is consistent with the provisions of the Ukiah City Code as
well as the goals and policies of the City General Plan.
The proposed project is consistent with the City’s 1995 General Plan goals and policies
related to enhancing economic growth, the regulations & standards of the Community
Commercial (C-1) zoning district, and City Code as it pertains to ‘Cannabis-Related
Businesses’ and ‘Dispensary Use Permits.’ The request is further supported by General Plan
and Specific Plan/Ukiah Valley Area Plan (UVAP) goals that promote business development,
emphasizing local ownership that retain capital and jobs within the region. With the inclusion
of operational and standard conditions that address related business components, this
finding can be made.
2. The proposed land use is compatible with surrounding land uses and shall not be
detrimental to the public’s health, safety and general welfare.
The proposed project would be similar in use and intensity to past on-site activities, as well
as adjacent land uses. The surrounding area features a mixture of commercial development
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with ample on-street parking. Given the provision of a comprehensive security plan and odor
control measures, it can be determined that the proposed land use will not be detrimental to
the public’s health and safety. In addition, the project has been reviewed by the following
agencies to ensure compliance with the Ukiah City Code and other regulations relating to
health, general welfare, and safety: Ukiah Valley Fire Authority, City of Ukiah Public Works
Department, City of Ukiah Police Department, City of Ukiah Electric Utility Department, City
of Ukiah Community Development-Building Division, County of Mendocino and State
Department of Social Services. As requested, comments have been included as Conditions
of Approval, as appropriate, thereby allowing this finding to be made.
Dispensary Use Permit Findings
In addition to the findings required in §9262 (Use Permit Procedures) of this Code, the Planning
Commission shall consider the following criteria in determining whether to grant or deny a
Dispensary Use Permit.
3. That the Dispensary Use Permit is consistent with the intent of the Compassionate
Use Act of 1996, the AUMA, the MAUCRSA, and related State law, the provisions of
this Chapter and the City Code, including the application submittal and operating
requirements herein.
The applicant has submitted all of the required information as a part of their application in
accordance with all City Codes. As conditioned, the applicant will be required to operate in
compliance with all State laws under a State License.
4. That the Dispensary location is not identified as having significant crime issues (e.g.,
based upon crime reporting statistics as maintained by the Police Department).
The Ukiah Police Department did not indicate that crime issues are significantly higher near
the subject property as compared to other areas within the City in their correspondence with
City Planning Staff. Crime information related to operation of this specific project will be
reviewed and analyzed during the annual renewal process for the Use Permit.
5. That there have not been significant numbers of calls for police service, crimes or
arrests in the area or to an existing Dispensary location.
The Ukiah Police Department did not indicate that crime issues are significantly higher near
the subject property as compared to other areas within the City in their correspondence with
City Planning Staff. Crime information related to operation of this specific project will be
reviewed and analyzed during the annual renewal process for the Use Permit.
6. That an applicant or employee is not under twenty- one (21) years of age.
The applicant has demonstrated that they are over 21 years of age by providing a copy of
their driver’s license. All employees require verification by the Ukiah Police Department,
which stipulates that individuals must be older than 21 years of age. Per State Law §15000.6.,
employees or persons retained by a licensee to work within or on a licensed premises or to handle
cannabis or cannabis products shall be at least 21 years of age.
7. That all required application materials have been provided and/ or the Dispensary has
operated successfully in a manner that shows it would comply with the operating
requirements and standards specified in this chapter.
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All required application materials have been submitted. The project as proposed, would be
in compliance with operating requirements contained within the City Code and adopted
related cannabis ordinances.
8. That all required application or annual renewal fees have been paid and reporting
requirements have been satisfied in a timely manner.
Application fees have been paid and the applicant will be required to pay renewal fees as a
Condition of Approval.
9. That the location is not prohibited by the provisions of this chapter or any local or
State law, statute, rule or regulation and no significant nuisance issues or problems
are anticipated or have resulted from dispensary operations.
The project site is not located within 600 feet of any school or educational facility, nor within
250 feet of another cannabis dispensary. The parcel does not abut any youth oriented
facilities or schools, nor does it contain a residential land-use. The Project Site is zoned
Community Commercial. All adjacent parcels are zoned Community Commercial or General
Urban. While residential development is allowed by right in these zoning districts, the
underlying general land use intent is to facilitate a broad range of commercial land use
opportunities. A Security Plan, Standard Operating Procedures and odor control measures
are included as a part of the project to ensure no significant issues will arise from the project.
The project has also been reviewed by the Ukiah Police Department, Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority, and other agencies to ensure public safety.
10. That the site plan, floor plan, and security plan have incorporated features necessary
to assist in reducing potential crime-related problems and as specified in the
operating requirements in section 5708 of this Code. These features may include, but
are not limited to, security on site; procedure for allowing entry: openness to
surveillance and control of the premises, the perimeter, and surrounding properties:
reduction of opportunities for congregating and obstructing public ways and
neighboring property; illumination of exterior areas; and limiting furnishings and
features that encourage loitering and nuisance behavior.
The project includes a Security Plan with the features listed above such as access control
gates, alarms, surveillance, perimeter fencing, etc. In addition, crime prevention-related
Conditions of Approval have been included on behalf of the Ukiah Police Department. The
Applicant reviewed considerations and concerns of the UPD, and updated their security plan
to address delivery considerations. Video surveillance and other security measures,
including automatic locks, card readers, and documented safety protocols ensure the
security of the subject structure and surrounding properties.
11. That no Dispensary use, owner, operator, permittee, agent, or employee has violated
any provision of this chapter including grounds for suspension, modification or
revocation of a permit.
N/A, the business is not yet operational. However, once operational, this criterion will be
reviewed as a part of the permit renewal process.
12. That all reasonable measures have been incorporated into the plan and/ or
consistently taken to successfully control the establishment's patrons' conduct
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resulting in disturbances, vandalism, crowd control inside or outside the premises,
traffic control problems, marijuana use in public, or creation of a public or private
nuisance, or interference with the operation of another business.
The project includes a Security Plan with the features listed above such as security alarms,
surveillance, secured entry, etc. In addition, crime prevention-related Conditions of Approval
have been included on behalf of the Ukiah Police Department.
13. That the dispensary would not adversely affect the health, peace or safety of persons
living or working in the surrounding area, overly burden a specific neighborhood with
special needs or high impact uses, or contribute to a public nuisance; or that the
dispensary has resulted in repeated nuisance activities including disturbances of the
peace, illegal drug activity, marijuana use in public, harassment of passersby,
excessive littering, excessive loitering, illegal parking, excessive loud noises,
especially late at night or early in the morning hours, lewd conduct, or police
detentions or arrests.
The project site is surrounded by other commercial uses. The cultivation and consumption
of cannabis will not occur on-site. Furthermore, the proposed business will operate with
similar hours to nearby businesses. As components of this finding rely on the operation of a
dispensary to understand the impacts, the project will be further evaluated upon renewal.
14. That any provision of the City Code or condition imposed by a City issued permit, or
any provision of any other local or State law, regulation, or order, or any condition
imposed by permits issued in compliance with those laws has not been violated.
N/A, the business is not yet operational. However, once operational, this criterion will be
reviewed as a part of the permit renewal process.
15. That the applicant has not violated any local or State law, statute, rule or regulation
respecting the distribution, possession, or consumption of marijuana.
The applicant has successfully completed the Live Scan process through the Ukiah Police
Department, demonstrating that they have not violated any laws that would disqualify them
from operating the business.
16. That the applicant has not knowingly made a false statement of material fact or has
knowingly omitted to state a material fact in the application for a permit.
The applicant certifies that they have not knowingly made a false statement or omitted
information from this application.
17. That the applicant, his or her agent or employees, or any person who is exercising
managerial authority on behalf of the applicant has not been convicted of a felony, or
of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or has engaged in misconduct related to
the qualifications, functions or duties of a permittee.
See Finding Number 15. In addition, Live Scan Background Review are required for all
employees as a Condition of Approval.
18. That the applicant has not engaged in unlawful, fraudulent, unfair, or deceptive
business acts or practices.
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The applicant certifies that they have not engaged in any unlawful, fraudulent or deceptive
business practices.
19. That adequate parking for medical cannabis dispensaries will be provided at a rate of
one space for every two hundred (200) gross square feet of retail space, office space,
and similar floor areas, pursuant to section 9198(F)(1) of this Code. Furthermore, that
adequate parking for Cannabis Retailers generally will be provided at a rate of one
space for every two hundred fifty (250) square feet of gross, leasable space, pursuant
to section 9198(B)(1) of this Code. However, if the dispensary to be operated by the
applicant does not dispense cannabis to patients or eligible Adult Use patrons on site
but services qualified patients and patrons through deliveries in compliance with
Section 5717 of this Code, then adequate parking will be provided at a rate of one
space for every four hundred (400) square feet of gross leasable space, pursuant to
Section 9198(G)(3) of this Code.
N/A, per §9199, all existing commercial structures as of January 1, 1979, within the area
defined as the city of Ukiah Parking District No. 1, shall be exempt from the required off
street parking requirements prescribed in §9198. While the building maintains no dedicated
off-street parking, the immediate vicinity of the project features numerous on-street parking
facilities. The Site maintains easy access to a variety of available on-street parking, with
spaces provided along Seminary and School Street in a variety of time increments
Based on the above analysis, the findings required for the ‘Dispensary Use Permit’ can be made.
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ATTACHMENT 2
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A DISPENSARY USE PERMIT TO CONDUCT THE
SALE AND DELIVERY OF CANNABIS AND/OR CANNABIS PRODUCTS FROM AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 195 SEMINARY AVENUE, UKIAH, 95482; APN
002-272-16-00; FILE NO. 21-6584.
The following Conditions of Approval shall be made a permanent part of the ‘Dispensary Use
Permit’, shall remain in force regardless of property ownership, and shall be implemented in order
for this entitlement to remain valid.
Approved Project Description: Per Ukiah City Code (UCC), a "Dispensary" is a facility, fixed or
mobile, operated in accordance with State and local regulations, where cannabis and/or cannabis
products are offered for retail sale. This includes establishments that deliver cannabis and/or
cannabis products. The application and project description are included as Attachment 3. Specific
project components, improvements and requests, include:
• Operation of a dispensary/retail and delivery of recreational and medicinal cannabis products
within an existing 2,040 sf, one story commercial structure.
o The existing building footprint would not be expanded, however, interior tenant
improvements, are proposed;
• Installation of three street trees along School Street, and one street tree along Seminary
Ave.;
• Update the exterior paint selection, including Graycloth (PPU26-09) with Moroccan Red
(1301) accent as conveyed in Attachment 3;
• Installation of awning replacements along Seminary Avenue and School Street;
• Installation of signage, including a 4’ x 8’ “Local Roots” sign along Seminary Street, as well
as an 8’ x 17’ wall-sign along School Street;
• Installation of security features such as surveillance cameras, alarms, card reader entry;
• Operating hours for Local Roots would be as follows:
o Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
o Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Conversion of an on-street parking space along School Street into a designated ‘Loading
Zone’;
• The business will be staffed with a minimum of three employees at all times.
CITY OF UKIAH SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. No consumption of cannabis or cannabis-related products shall occur on-site, including
adjacent sidewalks, alleys and parking areas.
2. No special events are permitted on-site. If the Applicant wishes to hold events, they must
contact the Community Development Department; additional permits or approvals may be
required.
3. Per Section 5704 of the UCC this Dispensary Use Permit is valid for one-year from the date
of approval. Dispensary Use Permits must be renewed on an annual basis by the Zoning
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Administrator following the procedure described in Section 5704 of the UCC.
4. As outlined in Article 20, Administrational and Procedures, of the Zoning Code this planning
permit may be revoked through the City’s revocation process if the approved project related
to this permit is not being conducted in compliance with these stipulations and conditions of
approval; or if the project is not established within two years of the effective date of this
approval; or if the established use for which the permit was granted has ceased or has been
suspended for 24 consecutive months.
5. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and commencing operations, the Applicant
shall submit proof of State licensure to operate the cannabis related business to the
Community Development Department.
6. Prior to issuance a certificate of occupancy or commencing operations, the Applicant and all
employees shall successfully complete a Live Scan background and provide proof of such
completion.
7. No persons will live on-site. If the Applicant wishes to have a live-in manager in the future,
they shall consult with the Planning and Community Development Department and obtain
any necessary permits.
8. The business is required to obtain a City of Ukiah business license prior to occupancy.
CITY OF UKIAH STANDARD CONDITIONS
9. This approval is not effective until the 10-day appeal period applicable to this Dispensary Use
Permit has expired without the filing of a timely appeal. If a timely appeal is filed, the project
is subject to the outcome of the appeal and shall be revised as necessary to comply with any
modifications, conditions, or requirements that were imposed as part of the appeal.
10. All Conditions of Approval shall be printed on all sets of building permit project plans
pertaining to any site preparation work or construction associated with the development of
the retail/dispensary structure and ancillary site improvements.
11. All use, construction and the location thereof, or occupancy, shall conform to the application
and to any supporting documents submitted therewith, including any maps, sketches, or plot
plans accompanying the application or submitted by Applicant in support thereof.
12. Any construction shall comply with the "Standard Specifications" for such type of construction
now existing or which may hereafter be promulgated by the Engineering Department of the
City of Ukiah; except where higher standards are imposed by law, rule, or regulation or by
action of the Planning Commission such standards shall be met.
13. Building permits shall be issued within two years after the effective date of the Use Permit or
same shall be null and void.
14. In addition to any particular condition which might be imposed; any construction shall comply
with all building, fire, electric, plumbing, occupancy, and structural laws, rules, regulations,
and ordinances in effect at the time the Building Permit is approved and issued.
15. The Applicant shall obtain all required Sign Permits, in compliance with Division 3, Chapter
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7, Signs, of the UCC.
16. The Applicant shall submit verification of all applicable permits or approvals in compliance
with all local, state and federal laws to the Community Development Department prior to
issuance of building permits.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
17. Existing sewer laterals planned to be utilized as part of this project shall be cleaned and
tested, and repaired or replaced if required.
18. Standard street tree requirements include spacing approximately every 30 feet along public
streets, and installation within tree-wells when feasible. Street trees shall be installed in
accordance with City Standard Drawing No. 601. The species and location of the trees shall
be provided to the City Engineer and planted after approval.
19. To facilitate conversion of a ‘Loading Zone’ along South School Street, the Applicant must
submit an ‘Loading Zone Request’ to the City Council for review and approval.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
20. A permit will be required for T.I. (Tenant Improvements). Please submit plans, building permit
application, and hardship form see links below. Please submit four complete plan sets, two
wet stamped and signed.
21. The design and construction of all site alterations shall comply with the 2019 California
Building Code, 2019 Plumbing Code, 2019 Electrical Code, 2019 California Mechanical
Code, 2019 California Fire Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019 Title 24 California
Energy Efficiency Standards, 2019 California Green Building Standards Code and City of
Ukiah Ordinances and Amendments.
UKIAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
22. Prior to occupancy, the Permittee shall provide the Ukiah Police Department with the current
name and primary and secondary telephone numbers of at least one 24-hour on-call manager
to address and resolve complaints and to respond to operating problems or concerns
associated with the business.
23. "Dispensary staff shall receive appropriate training for their intended duties to ensure
understanding of rules and procedures regarding dispensing in compliance with State and
local law, and the dispensary shall employ properly trained or use professionally hired security
personnel in accordance with the conditions of its permit. All security personnel hired or
contracted for by the dispensary shall comply with Business and Professions Code Division
3, Chapters 11.4 and 11.5, or as may be amended.". Duration of Use: No juvenile or person
under the age of 21 shall be on the manufacturing site or operate a cannabis manufacturing
business in any capacity, including, but not limited to, as a manager, staff, employee,
contractor, or volunteer.
24. Security surveillance cameras shall be installed to monitor the main entrance and exterior of
the premises to discourage loitering, crime, illegal or nuisance activities. Security video shall
be maintained for 90 days per 5708H7.
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Planning Permit Application
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT ADDRESS/CROSS STREETS: AP NUMBER(S):
APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT: PHONE NO: FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT ADDRESS: CITY:
STATE/ZIP:
PROPERTY OWNER IF OTHER THAN APPLICANT/AGENT: PHONE NO: FAX NO: E-MAIL ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS IF OTHER THAN APPLICANT
CITY: STATE/ZIP:
HAS YOUR PROJECT RECEIVED A PRELIMINARY REVIEW? YES NO
□AIRPORT LAND USE COMM.
DETERMINATION REFERRAL
100.0800.611.003
$ □REZONING – PLANNED DISTRICT
100.0800.611.001
$ □USE PERMIT – AMENDMENT
100.0400.449.001
$
□ANNEXATION
100.0800.611.001
$ □SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT –
AMENDMENT 100.0400.449.001
$ □USE PERMIT – MAJOR
100.0400.449.001
$
□ APPEAL
100.0400.449.001
$ □SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT –
MAJOR 100.0400.449.001
$ □USE PERMIT – MINOR
100.0400.449.001
$
□GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
100.0800.611.001
$ □SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT –
MINOR 100.0400.449.001
$ □VARIANCE – MAJOR
100.0400.449.001
$
□MURAL PERMIT
100.0400.449.001
$ □SPECIFIC/MASTER PLAN
100.0800.611.003
$ □VARIANCE – MINOR
100.0400.449.001
$
□PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETING
100.0800.611.003
$ □MINOR SUBDIVISION/TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP (4 OR FEWER LOTS)
100.0800.610.001
$ □ZONING AMENDMENT MAP OR
TEXT
100.0800.611.001
$
□STAFF RESEARCH (MORE THAN 1
HOUR)
10023100.41153
$ MAJOR SUBDIVISION/TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP
(5 OR MORE LOTS) 100.0800.610.001
$ □REZONING
100.0800.611.001
$
□LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OR
MERGER
100.0800.610.001
$ □OTHER $ □OTHER $
COUNTY CEQA FILING FEE:
CHECK PAYABLE TO MENDOCINO CO.
$ MAJOR PERMIT DEPOSIT: $FILING DATE:
COUNTY CEQA (NEG DEC) FEE:
CHECK PAYABLE TO MENDOCINO CO.
$ MINOR PERMIT FEE: $ TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $
COUNTY CEQA (EIR) FEE:
CHECK PAYABLE TO MENDOCINO CO.
$ TOTAL FEE: $ RECEIPT NUMBER:
APPLICATION NUMBER(S):
Recommendation: Prior to submitting an application, discuss your project with Staff to discover what fees (sewer,
water, in-lieu park fees, traffic impact fees, etc.) may be required for your project. Also, ask about street tree
requirements, required sidewalk repairs, drainage issues, storm water mitigation requirements, frontage improvements,
etc.
Community Development Department
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave., Ukiah CA 95482
Email: planning@cityofukiah.com
Web: www.cityofukiah.com
Phone: (707) 463 -6268
Fax: (707) 463-6204
Local Roots Dispensary
195 Seminary Ave / South School Street 00227216
Authorized Agent: Robert J. Molineaux
415-328-6321
rjmolineaux@gmail.com
d.mcginty@live.com
Ukiah 95482
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Local
Roots,
LLC
707-‐489-‐4162
415-‐328-‐6321
rjmolineaux@gmail.com
d.mcginty@live.com
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Project Description
Please attach a written project description including summary of work (both interior and exterior for construction and
operation) and/or business proposed. The purpose of the project description is to assist Staff in understanding the
project. The project description will also be included in the Staff Report required to review (and ultimately approve or
deny) the planning permit. Providing complete information will help expedite the project review process and in
determining what additional information, if any, related to the project and required environmental review is required.
Environmental Review and Reports
Please be aware that projects are required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Projects
will be reviewed by Staff for compliance with CEQA and Staff will determine the appropriate CEQA document to prepare
for the project (exemption, negative declaration, etc.). In order to make this determination, specific reports (traffic,
arborist, soils, etc.) and or additional information may be required.
Use Information
Please provide the following information related to the use of the site and building:
Description of Building & Site
Parcel Size: Building Size: Number of Floors:
Use of Building (check all that apply)Description Square Footage Number of Units/Suites
□Office (business/professional)
□Office (medical/dental)
□Retail
□Light Industrial
□Residential
□Other:
Operating Characteristics
Days and Hours of Operation:
Number of Shifts: Days and Hours of Shifts:
Number of Employees/Shift:
Loading Facilities: □ Yes □ No Type/Vehicle Size:
Deliveries:
□Yes □ No
Type: Number (day/week/month): Time(s) of Day:
Outdoor areas associated with
use? (check all that apply)
□Yes □ No
Sales area:
□Yes □ No
Square Footage:
Unloading of deliveries:
□Yes □ No
Square Footage:
Storage:
□Yes □ No
Square Footage:
Noise Generating Use? □Yes □ No Description:
To Be Completed by Staff
General Plan Designation: Zoning District: Airport Land Use Designation:
City’s Architectural & Historic
Inventory:
□ YES □ NO
Age of Building: Demolition Policy:
Hillside:
□ YES □ NO
Flood Designation FIRM Map: Flood Designation Floodway Map:
Tree Policies
General Plan Open Space Conservation
□ NO □ YES GOAL/POLICY #:
Community Forest Management Plan
□ NO □ YES GOAL/POLICY #:
Landscaping and Streetscape Design Guidelines
□ NO □ YES GUIDELINE #:
Commercial Development Design Guidelines
□ NO □ YES GUIDELINE #:
Tree Protection and Enhancement Policy
□ NO □ YES NOTES:
Tree Planting and Maintenance Policy
□ NO □ YES NOTES:
UCC: Street Tree Policy, Purpose and Intent
□ NO □ YES NOTES:
Other:
Notes
2,120 10.07 Acres
Management Office Area 417 Part of 1
Cannabis Dispensary Floor 626.56 Part of 1
9:00AM to 9:00PM M-F
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195!Seminary!Avenue!!(APN:!00227216)!is!zoned!C1!Community!Commercial!and!is!
currently!unoccupied!but!was!formerly!a!restaurant!(Mixie!Salad!Bar).!!This!
application!proposes!a!Major!Use!Permit!for!Cannabis!Retail!at!this!location!which!
would!also!require!an!“AdultaUse!and!Medicinal!–!Retailer!License!(Storefront)”!
from!the!Bureau!of!Cannabis!Control.!The!name!of!the!dispensary!would!be!Local!
Roots!and!it!would!be!operated!by!Local!Roots,!LLC.!!Local!Roots!would!serve!both!
medical!and!recreational!customers!at!the!proposed!location.!!!!
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None!of!the!surrounding!buildings!or!adjacent!parcels!are!residential!in!use.!!There!
is!no!school!within!600!feet!or!youth!oriented!facility!within!250!feet!of!the!facility.!
No!expansion!of!the!floor!plan!is!proposed.!!The!only!proposed!construction!is!the!
addition!of!2!walls!in!a!T!Shape!at!the!north!entrance!of!!building!in!order!to!create!a!
customer!waiting!area!and!checkain!office.!!The!final!layout!would!stay!within!the!
original!footprint!of!the!building!and!there!are!no!other!proposed!changes!to!the!
building.!!This!proposed!construction!is!identified!in!professionally!drafted!Plans!
that!follow!(Section!IV!of!this!application).!
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The!building!has!essentially!no!landscaping!and!as!such!there!are!no!proposed!
changes!to!landscaping.!!The!building!is!currently!lime!green,!Local!Roots!will!be!
requesting!approval!for!a!change!in!the!exterior!appearance!of!the!building,!by!
repainting!it!to!a!different!color.!!Additionally!Local!Roots!is!proposing!2!signs,!one!
of!the!South!School!side!of!the!building!and!another!on!the!Seminary!Avenue!side.!!
The!one!of!the!Seminary!Ave!side!would!be!4!feet!by!8.4!feet.!!The!sign!on!the!S.!
School!side!of!the!building!will!have!a!sign!of!8!feet!by!17.5!feet.!
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While!the!building!has!no!parking!lot,!and!no!dedicated!street!parking!the!
neighborhood!has!a!high!density!of!free!street!parking.!!A!Site!Plan!specifically!
addressing!the!parking!availability!of!the!S.!School!Street!and!Seminary!Ave!
intersection!is!contained!in!the!Neighborhood!Context!Maps!
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the!dispensary!will!serve!between!30!and!50!individuals!per!day!with!
approximately!90%!of!those!visitors!being!for!recreational!cannabis.!!Therefore!the!
dispensary!anticipates!it!will!assist!between!3!and!5!medical!patients!a!day!or!
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To!summarize,!the!Ukiah!Municipal!Code!requires!Local!Roots!to!demonstrate!that!
the!proposed!location!is!not:!(a)!within!600!feet!of!a!School;!(b)!is!not!within!250!
feet!of!a!youth!oriented!facility;!(c)!is!not!within!or!abutting!a!residential!zone!and!
(d)!is!not!within!250!feet!of!another!dispensary.!
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proposed!business!would!be!in!and!an!additional!one!included!in!the!documents!
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(1)!Proposed!Location!Relative!to!Thomas!Plaza!and!nearby!schools.!
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(1)$Proposed$Location$Relative$to$Alex$R.$Thomas$Plaza$and$Encompass$
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This!image!demonstrates!that!the!proposed!location!is!not!within!600!feet!of!a!
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West!is!even!farther,!at!over!900!feet!away.!!The!closest!youth!oriented!facility!is!
Alex!R.!Thomas!Plaza!which!is!approximately!300!feet!away!from!the!primary!
entrance!of!the!proposed!location.!!The!Ukiah!Municipal!Code!requires!Local!Roots!
to!demonstrate!the!proposed!location!is!not!within!250!feet!of!a!youth!oriented!
facility!which!the!smaller!radius!in!this!image!demonstrates!it!is!not.!
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district!and!is!surrounded!by!parcels!and!cityablocks!that!are!all!also!consistent!with!
the!character!of!a!commercial!district.!!The!nearest!residential!district!is!to!the!south!
but!is!not!adjacent!or!abutting!and!is!separated!by!the!barrier!of!a!city!street!and!
several!C1!zoned!buildings.!!To!the!north!is!the!Downtown!commercial!district!of!
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South!School!Street!and!Seminary!Avenue.!!This!intersection!has!one!of!the!densest!
availabilities!of!parking!in!the!entire!city!of!Ukiah.!!The!high!parking!availability!is!
due!in!part!to!the!2!Traffic!Islands!on!Seminary!Ave!that!effectively!double!the!
amount!of!street!parking!available.!!If!the!spaces!are!counted!on!Seminary!Ave!from!
South!Oak!Street!to!South!State!Street!there!are!approximately!58!parking!spaces.!!If!
the!spaces!are!counted!on!South!School!Street!from!Seminary!Ave!to!!West!Mill!
Street!there!are!approximately!37!more!spaces.!!Therefore!just!within!the!3!adjacent!
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Local!Roots!will!operate!a!storefront!and!delivery!dispensary!after!obtaining!
an!“AdultaUse!and!Medicinal!–!Retailer!License!(Storefront)”!from!the!Department!of!
Cannabis!Control.!!This!state!license!authorizes!the!licensee!to!conduct!both!
storefront!and!delivery!retail!services.!
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!The!businesses!top!priority!will!be!compliance!with!state!and!local!law.!!All!
products!offered!for!retail!at!the!dispensary!will!be!purchased!exclusively!from!state!
licensed!commercial!cannabis!distributors!who!have!sourced!100%!of!their!product!
from!licensed!cultivators!and!manufacturers!of!cannabis!products.!!The!physical!
layout!of!the!business!has!been!designed!in!a!way!that!intentionally!separates!the!
retail!area!and!the!wholesaleaintake!area.!!All!wholesale!orders!of!cannabis!will!
enter!through!the!back!door!of!the!facility!while!all!customers!will!enter!the!front!
portion!of!the!building!and!only!be!allowed!to!interact!with!retailaready!products.!
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Customers!enter!the!dispensary!from!the!north!and!come!through!the!front!
door!into!the!Lobby.!!They!will!immediately!be!greeted!by!our!security!staff!who!is!
in!the!security!office!behind!a!glass!window.!!Staff!verifies!that!the!visitor!either!is!
21!years!of!age!or!is!18!but!has!a!valid!medical!recommendation.!!!The!age!
verification!will!be!completed!both!visually!and!by!computer!software!when!the!ID!
is!scanned.!Once!staff!has!confirmed!this!customer!can!be!“buzzed”!in!through!the!
Door!and!enter!the!retail!area.!!The!customer!will!be!asked!to!present!their!ID!a!
second!time!during!their!product!checkout.!!Customers!will!then!leave!through!the!
same!door!they!entered.!
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procedures.!!If!a!delivery!customer!wishes!to!make!an!order!they!will!contact!the!
dispensary!either!through!software!or!by!phone!and!be!asked!to!provide!a!digital!
image!of!their!ID!card.!!This!digital!image!will!be!initially!scrutinized!for!age!and!
veracity.!!Once!the!driver!has!been!dispatched!to!the!delivery!location!a!second!
verification!of!the!identification!card!will!be!conducted!to!ensure!that!it!is!authentic.!!
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Addresses&in&Last&5&Years:&
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Addresses&in&Last&5&Years:&
Current'Address:&
8361&Black&Bart&Trail&
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Addresses&in&Last&5&Years:&
Current'Address&
8882&Black&Bart&Trail&
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At!all!times!there!will!be!a!bare!minimum!of!at!least!3!staff!members!on!premises!at!
all!times.!!The!3!main!rules!which!need!to!be!fulfilled!are:!Security!Office,!Retail!
Floor,!Inventory!and!Management.!!The!security!office!will!have!someone!available!
to!check!in!visitors!at!all!times!and!follow!through!with!the!age!verification!
procedures!described!in!Section!I.D.!!The!retail!floor!will!have!a!separate!staff!
member!to!assist!visitors!with!their!purchases.!!If!there!are!no!visitors!or!customers!
present!the!staff!member!working!at!the!retail!counter!may!sometimes!assist!the!
inventory!manager!in!the!southern!portion!(NonGPublic)!portion!of!the!building.!!!
Finally!the!Inventory!Manager!will!at!all!times!be!working!in!the!back!office!of!the!
dispensary!maintaining!the!inventory,!monitoring!security!and!managing!the!other!
staff!members.!
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Initially!the!only!employees!who!will!be!hired!are!the!same!individuals!listed!below!
as!Managers.!!As!the!stores!sales!increases!staff!members!will!be!added.!
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Jacklyn!Nicole!Allen!(D3943338,!06/10/1987!)!will!be!our!inventory/stock!
manager,!she!will!be!inGcharge!of!keeping!the!vault!inventory!up!to!date!and!stocked!
up,!either!ordering!more!products!from!other!companies!or!arranging!to!have!more!
product!dropped!of!from!our!distribution.!This!position!will!also!be!responsible!for!
inGtaking!and!out!taking!bulk!retail!items!and!confirming!metric!manifests.!!
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Monica!Nicole!Doster!(May!21!1988!D7534858),!will!be!our!Retail!Manager!this!
position!will!be!responsible!for!keeping!all!shelf!products!stocked!and!making!sure!
floor!inventory!is!stocked!from!the!vault.!Floor!manager!will!also!be!responsible!for!
every!day!employees,!keeping!them!on!task!while!on!show!room!floor.!!!
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Operations!and!Management:!!Zack!Allen!(Owner),!Quadalupe!Perea!(Owner)!and!
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ODOR$CONTROL$AND$MITIGATION$PLAN$
Local&Roots&will&take&active&measures&to&ensure&that&the&odor&of&cannabis&
does¬&become&a&nuisance&for&neighbors&or&the&community.&&There&are&2&forms&of&
measures&that&will&be&implemented&in&the&facility&in&order&to&reduce&odor&
externalities.&&The&first&are&Odor&Control&which&are&designed&to&prevent&the&escape&of&
the&Odor&itself&and&the&second&are&Odor&Mitigation&measures&which&serve&to&absorb&
and&mask&any&odors&which&may&be&able&to&escape&despite&Odor&Control&measures.&
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Odor%Controls&
The&first&and&single&most&important&aspect&of&our&facilities&Odor&Control&plan&
is&no&loose,&unpackaged&or&unsealed&cannabis&will&be&allowed&to&enter&the&facility.&&
Therefore&100%&of&the&cannabis&products&will&be&vacuum&sealed&or&completely&airE
tight&meaning&that&little&to&no&odor&will&escape&the&packaging.&&Therefore&before&any&
of&the&other&measures&are&implemented&there&will&already&be&a&limited&amount&of&
odor&generated&by&the&products&to&begin&with.&
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The&second&odor&control&is&where&and&how&the&cannabis&products&are&
physically&stored&within&the&facility.&&All&Cannabis&products&will&be&stored&in&the&
Cannabis&Vault/Storage&room.&&This&room&will&have&a&nonEpermeable&door&with&
weather&strip&seals&to&ensure&the&space&is&airtight.&&Additionally,&all&of&the&exterior&
doors&of&the&facility&as&well&as&the&door&separating&the&Retail&Floor&from&the&Limited&
Access&Area&will&be&equipped&with&nonEpermeable&doors&and&weather&strips&to&
prevent&the&flow&of&air.&In&combination&with&the&fact&that&all&of&the&products&are&
sealed&and&the&Odor&Mitigation&procedures&delineated&below&this&should&be&
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The&most&important&Odor&Mitigation&measure&is&the&use&of&an&advanced&
filtration&system&to&scrub&odors&from&the&air.&&The&TRACS&UVEC&Portable&Air&Purifier&
makes&use&of&Carbon&Filtration,&UltraEViolet&Irradiation&and&HEPA&filtration&in&order&
to&ensure&odors&are&removed&from&the&air.&&The&facility&will&place&one&of&these&units&
in&the&Cannabis&Vault/Storage&Area.&&This&unit&has&the&capacity&to&filter&all&of&the&air&
in&a&room&of&1,875&square&feet&with&8&foot&ceilings&in&1&hour.&&&The&entire&facility&has&
8&foot&ceilings&and&an&interior&square&footage&of&approximately&2,000&feet.&&Therefore&
it&should&only&take&slightly&over&1&hour&for&the&machine&to&circulate&and&filter&all&of&
the&air&in&the&building.&Attached&to&this&Plan&as&Exhibit&A&are&the&specifications&for&
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odors&as&well&as&produce&their&own&pleasant&alternative&odors.&&At&least&3&potted&
plants&will&be&placed&in&the&retail&area&and&1&in&the&Staff&area,&those&plants&will&be&
selected&from&amongst&the&following&species:&Aloe&Vera;&Bamboo&Palm;&Peace&Lily;&
Spider&Plant;&Parlor&Palm;&Red&Emerald&Philodendron,&Gerbera&Daisy.&
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CFM
Electrical
Room Size
Dimensions
Weight
Decibel
Controls
Construction
Warranty
Maintenance
Costs
THREE-STAGE AIR PURIFICATION
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46 lbs, Packaged Weight 52 lbs
4 Speed Controller (54W, 65W, 81W, 100W)
18 gauge galvinized steel with powder-coated finish
30 day money back guarantee, 5 year mechanical warranty, and life-time
warranty on the welded and powder-coated frame
Whisper Mode- 44 DB, Low- 49 DB, Medium- 55 DB, High- 59 DB
120 volt, 60 Hz, single phase, 1 amp, 100 watts, 6 foot cord
Coverage 1,875 sq. ft. per hour, 937 sq. ft. every 30 mins
15.5" W x 15.5" D x 21.5" H
CarbonWeb Pre-Filter Cartridge: replace every 30-180 days, depending on
application, cost is $29 each ($23 with auto refill)
Medical Grade HEPA filter: up to 5 years for the life, cost is $149 ($119
with auto-refill)
UV-C Lamps: change when indicator light goes out, about every 18 months,
cost is $39 ($31 with auto-refill)
1-800-813-6247
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Products Intake and Dispatch Plan
Local Roots, LLC
Dispensary Application at 19 5 Se1ninary Ave
Attachment #4
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PRODUCTS INTAKE AND DISPATCH OVERVIEW
Public facing cannabis businesses like dispensaries must take extraordinary
care whenever large quantities of product are entering or exiting the facility. This
document delineates 2 possible alternative layouts for parking which slightly affect
the way products enter and exit the building. The 2 scenarios in which large
quantities of product are entering or exiting the building are: (1) product intake
from commercial distributors; and (2) the retail delivery dispatch process.
LAYOUT OF 195 SEMINARY'S PRIVATE ENTRANCE
Fortunately, 195 Seminary Ave has 2 entrances, which allows operations to
separate the public from the private entrance. The public entrance is for customers
or even staff but will never under any circumstances be used to bring wholesale or
large quantities of product into the building. On the attached EXHIBIT A you can
see the path of travel and steps required for entry for customers visiting the
dispensary. The steps associated with admitting customers through the public
entrance are expressed in Blue on the north end of the building.
Conversely, on the south end of the building the writing in Red delineates the
path of travel and requisite steps for products entering the dispensary when they
are being dropped off a by a commercial distributor. Products will always enter the
building through the rear private entrance on South School Street Similarly,
Delivery Drivers who are carrying their "Delivery Kits" (more below) to the delivery
vehicle for dispatch wiJl also always both exit and enter the building through the
private entrance.
In EXHIBIT A it is assumed that either the incoming distributor or outgoing
delivery driver will be parked where the Red Box marked 1 is shown on the
diagram. The Red Box marked 1 occupies an area that is currently a publicly
available parking spot on South School Street. This area would need to be changed
into a Loading Zone for this plan to be viable. Below is a description of how that
parking space could be used to facility products intake and delivery dispatch once it
has been turned into a loading zone.
THE DISTRIBUTION INTAKE PROCESS
Dispensary staff will know well in advance before receiving any wholesale
cannabis order. Any Cannabis Licensee planning to sell a wholesale order to the
facility will be required to make an appointment with a Manager and provide: their
commercial license; the name of the driver, their vehicle information; and
approximate time of arrival. Because the facility does not have a roll-up door,
wholesale cannabis must be received in the designated parking spot and escorted
into the private entrance. As a result, the wholesale products must be received at
our facility in a way that does not make them appear to be cannabis. The preferred
method will be cardboard boxes however; any opaque storage container will be
accepted by dispensary staff.
Upon arriving and parking the distributor's driver will call the dispensary in
order to tell staff that he is in the designated parking spot and is ready to drop off
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product. Staff will be equipped with 2 way radios in order to internally
communicate events like the arrival of a distributor. A single staff member will
enter the "Secure Entry Area" with a push-cart after confirming on the security
cameras that the distributor is in fact parked. The 11 Secure Entry Area" is the
antechamber adjacent to the private entrance. Once both doors to the "Secure Entry
Area" are shut, and the door entering the dispensary is locked, the dispensary-staff
member can go out of the Private Entrance in order to meet the driver. When the
dispensary-staff member exits to meet the driver they will not be carrying a key to
the facility and will be locking themselves out at this time. The parking spot will be
directly visible by managers who can watch the cameras from inside of the
dispensary behind 2 locked doors. The lock to the Private Entrance will also be
controlled electronically by managers inside of the dispensary who can unlock or
lock the private entrance at any time with the push of a button.
After confirming the driver's identity and reviewing the order the staff
member will indicate to dispensary managers via 2-way-radio that the Distributor is
verified and ready to enter. At this time the managers will unlock the private
entrance and the Staff member and the Driver will unload the products from the
Distributor's vehicle onto the cart in the "Secure Entry Area". Once all of the
products are placed on the cart the private entrance will be shut and locked. Now
the staff member can request access into the rest of the dispensary by simply
knocking on the door separating the antechamber from the main staff area. The
advantage of this plan is it creates 2 layers of protection and intentionally isolates
the products in a small room before giving access to the rest of the dispensary.
Once admitted to the main Limited Access portion of the dispensary the
Distributor and Manager will review both the order and incoming products in order
to ensure accuracy. After confirming the order the Manager will wait until the
Distributor has left the building and then unlock the Cannabis Storage area in order
to store the new cannabis products.
THE DELIVERY PROCESS
The vast majority of orders for delivery will be received online via
internet-sales software, however phone orders will be possible as well. When a
customer places a phone order the dispatcher will simply enter their order into the
same software as customers who order themselves. From this point onwards the
Delivery process works like the Distribution Process except in reverse.
Delivery Kits are lockable steel boxes, stored in the Trunk of the Delivery
Vehicle with a GPS Tracking Device 1 . Delivery Kits will always include an inventory
list and the total value of the inventory in any one kit will never exceed $5,000 2 •
Every Delivery-Kit is prepared in the dispensary's limited access area by a manager
for the drivers. Each kit is identical and is created by a checklist, which reflects a
diverse array of items in the inventory. As the kit is being built and items are tallied
1 16CCR§5417
2 16 CCR§ 5418
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on the Checklist they are scanned into a software system, which automatically
updates METRC.3
When a delivery driver is ready to leave they will receive a paper checklist
from the dispatcher of what should have initially been in their delivery kit4. The
delivery driver will review and confirm that this is what has been received before
entering the Secure Entry Area alone and locking the door behind him. Once the
driver is isolated in the Secure Entry Area with the delivery kit they can exit the
private entrance and go directly to their vehicle which is awaiting them in the
designated parking spot
When a delivery employee returns to the premises the software will alert the
dispatcher who will be able to verify this by looking at security cameras or with a
call to the driver. The manager will remotely unlock the Private Entrance and the
driver will then be admitted to the "Secure Entry Area". Once admitted to the
Secure Entry Area the driver will shut the Private Entrance behind him, it will lock
automatically, and then they can knock for admittance to the rest of the dispensary.
ALTERNATIVE PARKING LOCATION
There are 2 issues, which our team can identify with this plan. The first is that it
requires the conversion of a city parking space into a commercial loading zone. The
second is that the unloading procedures will occur directly on the street making
them visible to an observant member of the public. Therefore, attached as Exhibit B
is a proposed demolition plan designed to make room for a loading zone behind the
building. In the attached Demolition plan the buildings current "Mechanical Room"
would be demolished and relocated in order to clear space for a private parking
spot All of the loading and unloading procedures described above would remain
the same except that the vehicles would be parked in a spot which is off the street
and tucked behind the building, greatly reducing public visibility.
3 16 CCR§ 5049
4 16 CCR§ 5418
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Attachment #5
Page 82 of 94
Page 83 of 94
From:Jason Benson
To:Jesse Davis
Cc:Tim Eriksen; Craig Schlatter
Subject:RE: 195 Seminary - Draft Materials Cannabis Dispensary (Local Roots)
Date:Friday, February 4, 2022 3:41:39 PM
Attachments:image002.png
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Jesse –
See below for PW edits to the project description.
Installation of three street trees along School Street, and one street tree on Seminary Avenue.
The species and location of the trees shall be provided to the City Engineer and planted after
approval.
Regarding the item for On Street Parking /Loading Zone:
The PW staff will make a recommendation to the City Council for a Loading Zone in this
location. However, there is no guarantee that the City Council will approve this request.
Jason Benson, PEPublic Works – Senior Engineer
C: (707)510-5485
From: Jesse Davis
Sent: Friday, February 4, 2022 1:16 PM
To: Craig Schlatter <cschlatter@cityofukiah.com>; Jason Benson <jbenson@cityofukiah.com>
Subject: RE: 195 Seminary - Draft Materials Cannabis Dispensary (Local Roots)
Hello Craig and Jason,
Please see attached for draft hearing packet materials for your review to ensure placement of the
requested cannabis dispensary on the regular PC Hearing calendar for 02/23/22.
Craig, both Mireya and Michelle have provided input and suggestions earlier this week. I’ve
incorporated nearly all suggested edits. As time permits, please review and let me know if you have
any questions or edits.
Jason, could you please review the updated project description to determine if additional conditions
or instructions are warranted for the requested parking space to loading zone conversion and the
installation of three street trees along School Street? Additional information pertaining to the
loading zone is included in attachment 4.
Best Regards,
Jesse Davis
Page 84 of 94
From:Jesse Davis
To:Dylan Mcginty
Subject:FW: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Date:Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:41:00 AM
Attachments:image002.png
image004.png
image003.png
FYI
From: Jason Benson
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2021 12:57 PM
To: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Cc: Tim Eriksen <teriksen@cityofukiah.com>
Subject: RE: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary
Avenue
Jesse –
Public Works has reviewed this project, and we have no comments.
Jason Benson, PEPublic Works – Senior Engineer
C: (707)510-5485
From: Jesse Davis
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:59 PM
Subject: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Good Evening,
Greetings, and I hope this message finds you well. Please see attached for an initial public
agency referral for a proposed Dispensary Use Permit at 195 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA,
95482 (APN: 002-272-16). A project description is included, below:
The ‘Applicant’ requests a Dispensary Use Permit to undertake a Cannabis Retail Business
within the City of Ukiah operated in accordance with State and local regulations. Per Ukiah
City Code §5717, the Applicant will operate a Dispensary that facilitates the delivery of
cannabis and/or cannabis products in addition to retail sale from the subject property. An
existing commercial structure will be utilized. No expansion of the building footprint or major
façade improvement are proposed, but interior tenant improvements will be undertaken.
The requested comments for this public referral are appreciated by November 26, 2021.
Thank you in advance.
Best Regards,
Jesse Davis
Page 85 of 94
From:Jesse Davis
To:Dylan Mcginty
Subject:FW: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Date:Friday, November 12, 2021 3:04:00 PM
Attachments:image002.png
image003.png
FYI
From: Matthew Keizer
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:17 AM
To: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Subject: RE: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary
Avenue
1. A permit will be required for T.I. (Tenant Improvements) Please submit plans,
building permit application, and hardship form see links below. Please submit four
complete plan sets, two wet stamped and signed
2. The design and construction of all site alterations shall comply with the 2019
California Building Code, 2019 Plumbing Code, 2019 Electrical Code, 2019 California
Mechanical Code, 2019 California Fire Code, 2019 California Energy Code, 2019
Title 24 California Energy Efficiency Standards, 2019 California Green Building
Standards Code and City of Ukiah Ordinances and Amendments.
Useful City Hand outs and submittal documents links below.
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Building-Permit-
Application-03192020-fillable.pdf
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Disability-Access-
Requirements-and-Resources.pdf
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Tenant-Improvement-
Handout.pdf
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Checklist-Commerical-
Permit-Applicaiton.pdf
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Unreasonable-Hardship-
Accessibility-Form.pdf
http://www.cityofukiah.com/NewWeb/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Commercial-Building-
Permit-Submittal-Requirements.pdf
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Matt Keizer, CBO, MCP, CFM
Building Official
Code Compliance Officer
Email: mkeizer@cityofukiah.com
300 Seminary Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
Office 707-467-5786
Desk 707-467-5718
Fax 707-463-6204
Inspection 707-463-6739
http://www.cityofukiah.com/community-development/
From: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:59 PM
Subject: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Good Evening,
Greetings, and I hope this message finds you well. Please see attached for an initial public
agency referral for a proposed Dispensary Use Permit at 195 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA,
95482 (APN: 002-272-16). A project description is included, below:
The ‘Applicant’ requests a Dispensary Use Permit to undertake a Cannabis Retail Business
within the City of Ukiah operated in accordance with State and local regulations. Per Ukiah
City Code §5717, the Applicant will operate a Dispensary that facilitates the delivery of
cannabis and/or cannabis products in addition to retail sale from the subject property. An
existing commercial structure will be utilized. No expansion of the building footprint or major
façade improvement are proposed, but interior tenant improvements will be undertaken.
The requested comments for this public referral are appreciated by November 26, 2021.
Thank you in advance.
Best Regards,
Jesse Davis
Jesse Davis, AICP
Planning Manager
Department of Community Development
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
Page 87 of 94
From:Jesse Davis
To:Dylan Mcginty
Subject:FW: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Date:Friday, November 12, 2021 3:04:00 PM
Attachments:image002.png
image003.png
FYI
From: Locals@Cannabis [mailto:locals@cannabis.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:31 AM
To: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Subject: RE: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary
Avenue
[EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know
the content is safe.
Good morning,
This appears to be a local issue which the Department does not have any authority
over to offer an opinion.
Thank you,
Janet Zimmer
Staff Services Manager I
Equity and Local Liaison Unit
desk: 916-465-9057
844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322)
www.cannabis.ca.gov
From: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:59 PM
Subject: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
[EXTERNAL]: jdavis@cityofukiah.com
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Good Evening,
Greetings, and I hope this message finds you well. Please see attached for an initial public
agency referral for a proposed Dispensary Use Permit at 195 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA,
95482 (APN: 002-272-16). A project description is included, below:
The ‘Applicant’ requests a Dispensary Use Permit to undertake a Cannabis Retail Business
within the City of Ukiah operated in accordance with State and local regulations. Per Ukiah
City Code §5717, the Applicant will operate a Dispensary that facilitates the delivery of
cannabis and/or cannabis products in addition to retail sale from the subject property. An
existing commercial structure will be utilized. No expansion of the building footprint or major
façade improvement are proposed, but interior tenant improvements will be undertaken.
The requested comments for this public referral are appreciated by November 26, 2021.
Thank you in advance.
Best Regards,
Jesse Davis
Jesse Davis, AICP
Planning Manager
Department of Community Development
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
P: 707.463.6207
www.cityofukiah.com/community-development
Page 89 of 94
Page 90 of 94
·safety. Profess 01ahs·n & Comm1.Jn1ty Service
To: Jesse Davis
CC: Noble Waidelich
From: Cedric Crook
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Subject: Local Roots Dispensary-Cannabis Retail #21-6584
Date: l 1 /23/21
Noble Waidelich
Chief of Police
On November 23rd, 2021, I reviewed the Project Review Referral regarding the Local Roots Dispensary
Application (21-6584). The Police Department has the following comments or requests the following;
The business permittee notes in the supplied documents the requirement to comply with Ukiah City Code
ordinance (5708A) regarding criminal history checks of employees, however it appears that the Ukiah Police
Department has not received criminal history checks on all of the prospective employees. Criminal history
checks have not been completed on Jacklyn Nicole Allen, Monica Doster, and Katrina Cavender.
Security surveillance cameras shall be installed to monitor the main entrance and exterior of the premises to
discourage loitering, crime, illegal or nuisance activities . The referral references that the video surveillance data
will be stored on a 2 Terabyte memory drive which can easily store up to 90 days of footage . Security video
shall be maintained for 90 days per 5708H7.
Prior to occupancy, the Permittee shall provide the Ukiah Police Department with the current name and primary
and secondary telephone numbers of at least one 24-hour on-call manager to address and resolve complaints and
to respond to operating problems or concerns associated with the business.
The area of the 100 block of Seminary Ave. and 500 block of S. School St. do not pose an area with significant
numbers of calls for police service compared to other areas of the City.
Per 5708L, "Dispensary staff shall receive appropriate training for their intended duties to ensure understanding
of rules and procedures regarding dispensing in compliance with State and local law, and the dispensary shall
employ properly trained or use professionally hired security personnel in accordance with the conditions of its
permit. All security personnel hired or contracted for by the dispensary shall comply with Business and
Professions Code Division 3, Chapters 11.4 and 11.5, or as may be amended.".
The Ukiah Police Department does have concerns on the plans to load and unload the delivery vehicle due to
the lack of a parking lot and accessible loading area. The Police Department also has concerns regarding the
size and number of unfortified windows on the building in regards to subjects making forced entry into the
business (57080).
L1: C!. ~~
Cedric Crook
Lieutenant
Ukiah Police Department
300 Seminary Avenue I Ukiah, California 95482
Telephone: (707) 463-6262 I Fax: (707) 462 -6068 I www.ukiahpolice.com
Page 91 of 94
From:Jesse Davis
To:Dylan Mcginty
Subject:FW: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
Date:Friday, November 12, 2021 3:04:00 PM
Attachments:image002.png
image003.png
FYI
From: Locals@Cannabis [mailto:locals@cannabis.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 11:31 AM
To: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Subject: RE: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary
Avenue
[EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know
the content is safe.
Good morning,
This appears to be a local issue which the Department does not have any authority
over to offer an opinion.
Thank you,
Janet Zimmer
Staff Services Manager I
Equity and Local Liaison Unit
desk: 916-465-9057
844-61-CA-DCC (844-612-2322)
www.cannabis.ca.gov
From: Jesse Davis <jdavis@cityofukiah.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:59 PM
Subject: City of Ukiah Project Referral - Dispensary Use Permit (#21-6584) - 195 Seminary Avenue
[EXTERNAL]: jdavis@cityofukiah.com
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Page 92 of 94
Good Evening,
Greetings, and I hope this message finds you well. Please see attached for an initial public
agency referral for a proposed Dispensary Use Permit at 195 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA,
95482 (APN: 002-272-16). A project description is included, below:
The ‘Applicant’ requests a Dispensary Use Permit to undertake a Cannabis Retail Business
within the City of Ukiah operated in accordance with State and local regulations. Per Ukiah
City Code §5717, the Applicant will operate a Dispensary that facilitates the delivery of
cannabis and/or cannabis products in addition to retail sale from the subject property. An
existing commercial structure will be utilized. No expansion of the building footprint or major
façade improvement are proposed, but interior tenant improvements will be undertaken.
The requested comments for this public referral are appreciated by November 26, 2021.
Thank you in advance.
Best Regards,
Jesse Davis
Jesse Davis, AICP
Planning Manager
Department of Community Development
300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, CA 95482
P: 707.463.6207
www.cityofukiah.com/community-development
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