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Supervisors to discuss amending cannabis operations Board to consider new requirements for commercial cannabis activities By MITCHELL WHITE NEWS-PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR
“I’m healthy and I’m taking all the precautions to stay that way.”
“I’m out of work because of it (COVID-19), so in that regard it has impacted my life.”
“This is a time to take a step back and reevaluate everything.”
“Liability perceived or actual is going to be a huge impediment to us getting through this.”
Lulu Camberos
Tom Fitzpatrick
Chris Kane
Robert Younkin
Coping with COVID-19 Locals and visitors comment on the pandemic during a day out in Carpinteria
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will discuss amending the current development standards and permit requirements regarding certain commercial cannabis activities. In July 2019, the board directed staff to have the Planning Commission come up with recommendations or strategies to help mitigate the odor and other impacts of cannabis operations along urban-rural boundaries, as well as conflicts with existing agriculture operations. Following five public hearings, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution and recommended the board amend the County Land Use and Development Code and added the requirement of a conditional use permit for all cultivation and related activities. In addition, the commission recommended the board amend an article of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance to ensure odor abatement plans wouldn’t be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the neighborhood and would be compatible with the surrounding area. On June 2 and 11, the board
considered the recommended actions and directed staff to draft an ordinance to amend the LUDC to change the current cannabis zoning regulations that apply to unincorporated inland areas of the county. The changes include: prohibiting commercial cannabis activities within existing developed rural neighborhoods; requiring a conditional use permit for projects that include proposed cultivation that exceeds 51% of the subject lot area within Agriculture II zones; requiring cannabis cultivation areas to be located at least 50-feet from all lot lines; and requiring processing activities to be located within an enclosed building that uses the best available technology to control cannabis odors, according to the staff report. The new requirements in the proposed ordinance would apply to all commercial cannabis activities, except for those that are the subject of an issued permit or final approved permit. The exemptions include: applications that have been approved and the appeal period has expired without an appeal; approved on appeal with a final decision made by the county on the permit application by the Please see supervisors on A2
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Outdoor dining was set up on the sidewalk by restaurants on Linden Avenue in Carpinteria on Sunday.
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A sign points the way to La Posada Juvenile Hall. The Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury has published recommendations for curbing youth gang participation.
By PAUL GONZALEZ NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
While the Fourth of July Weekend in Carpinteria wound down to a close quietly, locals and tourists alike packed Carpinteria City Beach and the beach off Santa Claus Lane on Sunday afternoon. Dozens of beach umbrellas flew like American flags in the sand as families spread out along the beach for an afternoon of swimming, sandcastles and sun. Mask usage and social distancing appeared to break down the closer the crowds got to the water, but Linden Avenue shoppers and diners respected the safety measures. Lulu Camberos and Tom Fitzpatrick of El Segundo enjoyed a sidewalk brunch at Esau’s Cafe, a quick walk from the beach. I’m out of work because of it (COVID-19), so in that regard it has impacted my life. We also have a young daughter, 11 years old, who is basically homeschooled,” Mr. Fitzpatrick said. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, Mr. Fitzpatrick worked as a sports official for high school and college basketball, football and baseball games. Please see COVID on A8
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Civil Grand Jury calls for law enforcement collaboration on juvenile gang membership Suggests database that includes a gang roster across county jurisdictions By PAUL GONZALEZ NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER
Carpinteria State Beach was packed with visitors on Sunday.
The Santa Barbara County Civil Grand Jury published seven recommendations for curbing youth participation in street gangs. Most of its solutions focused on law enforcement operations, afterschool programs and vocational programs.
The jury interviewed representatives from most of the local law enforcement agencies — including the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Barbara Police Department and Santa Maria Police Department, as well as county executives and educators. Of the 20 organizations interviewed for the report, only Please see GRAND JURY on A2
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