CUP 2025-011 ACE Hardware Nursery

The CUP 2025-011 ACE Hardware Nursery project involves the expansion of an existing commercial retail nursery located on a 6.41-acre site at the northwest corner of Westlake Drive and SR 49 in Madera County, California. The scope of work includes a 5,400-square-foot expansion consisting of a 1,350-square-foot enclosed greenhouse, a 1,250-square-foot covered employee storage area, and a 1,812-square-foot covered cashier area, along with an enclosed outdoor area for plants and equipment. Additionally, the project will feature the construction of canopies and coverings for plant displays, the addition of 34 parking stalls for employees, the public, and commercial vehicles, and the installation of two new drive approaches connecting to Liberty Drive, with one approach remaining open to the public and the other being gated. This project is managed by Madera County and is officially documented as a Notice of Exemption for a Conditional Use Permit. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, the project has been granted categorical exemptions because it involves a moderate expansion of existing facilities within a Commercial, Urban, Median zone without introducing new land uses or significant environmental impacts. Trevor Stearns, the Senior Planner, serves as the primary point of contact for the lead agency. While the documentation outlines specific site improvements and land-use details, it serves as a regulatory notice regarding zoning and environmental exemption rather than a procurement solicitation for services or supplies.