Conditional Use Permit No. 298 Modification - Las Damas, LLC

The project involves a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 298 for Las Damas, LLC to transition the property at 85995 Grapefruit Blvd., Suite 1, Coachella, California, from a retail cannabis microbusiness with an indoor cannabis lounge to a standard cannabis retail business with an indoor lounge, while eliminating all cannabis manufacturing and distribution functions. This change is governed locally by the City of Coachella under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, specifically relying on a categorical exemption under §15301 for minor alterations to existing structures that do not expand use or require new utilities. The applicant has submitted a Notice of Exemption with State Clearinghouse number E-202501046 and has paid a $50 filing fee processed through Riverside County Clerk’s Office, with no federal acquisition or procurement mechanisms involved. There are no federal contract clauses, solicitations, pricing data, delivery schedules, or award evaluation factors applicable, as this is an administrative land-use permitting action rather than a government contract. All oversight and approval authority rests with the City of Coachella, which serves as the lead agency for environmental review and permitting. Anahi Fernandez, the City’s Management Analyst, is the primary point of contact, while Leticia Meza of Las Damas, LLC, is the applicant. No federal identifiers such as UEI, CAGE, or SAM registration are required or provided, and socioeconomic certifications, labor standards, security clearances, or other federal compliance obligations are not applicable. The project has been classified as exempt under CEQA, with no formal performance metrics, inspection standards beyond regulatory compliance, or contract administration elements like payment offices, accounting codes, or contract modification numbers. The modification is administrative in nature, requiring only the approval of zoning changes consistent with local land use codes and environmental exemptions, with no competitive procurement or contractual obligations beyond the permit issuance and compliance with state environmental review procedures.