CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST BY STIIIZY TO ALLOW A RETAIL CANNABIS USE AT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED IN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT IN THE SAN PABLO AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-2) AT 13041 SAN PABLO AVENUE, (APNs: 526-020-011, 526-020-014, & 526-020-015). CEQA: This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, Class 1. This Class applies to continued operation of existing private structures, such as the existing commercial building where the new business proposes to locate, with negligible or no expansion of uses.

This item approves a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for STIIIZY to operate a retail cannabis business at 13041 San Pablo Avenue (APNs: 526-020-011, 526-020-014, & 526-020-015) in an existing 5,639 sq ft commercial building within the Commercial Mixed Use District (SP-2). The Planning Commission approved the CUP and a parking reduction on March 24, 2026, following a comprehensive application process that began with voter approval of a cannabis business tax in November 2024 and subsequent city ordinance amendments in March 2025 establishing land use standards.

Key Project Details: The project involves the adaptive reuse of a currently vacant commercial building, with STIIIZY occupying a 3,111 sq ft ground floor sales area. The site provides 19 dedicated on-site parking spaces, meeting zoning requirements, and benefits from an additional 7 adjacent on-street spaces. The project is deemed categorically exempt from CEQA as it involves negligible expansion of an existing facility.

Operational & Security Measures: Operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The business will employ 15-25 staff, with a commitment to hire at least 70% from San Pablo residents. Extensive security protocols include 24/7 motion-sensored video surveillance (90-day retention), remote police access for law enforcement purposes, on-site licensed security guards during operational hours, panic buttons, and bollards. Odor control utilizes carbon filters and a negative air pressure system. Deliveries are permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. using unmarked vehicles, with cashless payment required at the delivery location.

Community Benefits & Mitigation: STIIIZY commits 1% of annual gross revenues to two local non-profits. Other benefits include a Collective Bargaining Agreement with UFCW, free college-credit workforce development courses for employees, a youth cannabis prevention program, and compassionate care initiatives for veterans. Measures to mitigate off-site impacts address noise, light, odor, public consumption, loitering, litter, and traffic, with a dedicated complaint response procedure.