CUP 2025-011 ACE Hardware Nursery

CUP 2025-011 is a project for the expansion of the Ace Hardware Nursery located at the northwest corner of Westlake Drive and SR 49 in Madera County, California. The project involves expanding the existing commercial retail business on a 6.41 acre site zoned as Commercial, Urban, Median and Community Commercial. The scope of work includes the construction of canopies and coverings for the nursery and plant displays, as well as a permanent structure expansion of approximately 5,400 square feet. This expansion consists of a 1,350 square foot enclosed greenhouse for plant display, a 1,250 square foot covered employee storage area, a 1,812 square foot covered cashier area, and an enclosed outdoor area for plants and equipment. Infrastructure improvements include the addition of 34 parking stalls for employees, the public, and commercial vehicles, along with two drive approaches connecting to Liberty Drive, one of which will be open to the public and the other gated. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 236210 and is managed by Senior Planner Trevor Stearns. It has been granted a Notice of Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemptions 15301 and 15303, as the expansion is considered moderate and does not introduce new land uses or significant environmental impacts.