East Bay city approves large-scale cannabis business at former Kmart

A proposed large-scale cannabis business with indoor cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and a dispensary got the green light to proceed from the Antioch City Council.

The council on Tuesday unanimously approved the proposed use permit and design review application for an independent San Francisco-based company to locate at the site of the former Kmart at 3625 E. 18th St. in northeastern Antioch, one of the city’s two designated overlay districts where such business is allowed.

Rapidx Growth, the proposed cannabis business, is expected to generate needed sales tax revenue and an operating agreement yet to be decided will likely include additional revenue based on  the business’ sales, according to Forrest Ebbs, Community development director.

Applicant Hans Benson plans to locate the business, which will include a delivery service, within the current 94,338-square-foot former Kmart building, which has been vacant since 2018.

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