A cannabis cultivation operation proposed by Abel Maldonado east of Santa Maria survived an appeal by an adjacent world-renowned vineyard Wednesday and was granted unanimous approval by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission.
However, the project planned for a site about 6 miles east of Santa Maria doesn’t have a fully green light, as the Planning Commission’s decision still could be appealed to the Board of Supervisors.
Bien Nacido Vineyards and owners Marshall Miller and family appealed the Planning and Development Department director’s approval of a land use permit for Abel Maldonado’s family and partner Brandon Gesicki to develop Canna Rios Farms right next door to the Bien Nacido vineyards and wineries.
Tri-M Rental Group, owned by members of the Maldonado family, also appealed the permit but withdrew its appeal before the start of Wednesday’s hearing.
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