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5 <br /> <br />c) Buffering - The proposed location is more than 500 feet from a school or an attraction <br />within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic <br />field. <br /> <br />d) Product Visibility - The applicant does not propose to display any edible cannabis product <br />or lower-potency hemp edible in a manner that would be visible from outside the licensed <br />premise of the business. <br /> <br />3. The Conditional or Interim Use will not impede the normal and orderly use or <br />development of nearby property, substantially diminish nearby property values or <br />place an undue burden on public facilities or services. <br />Staff find that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding development and will not <br />negatively affect neighboring properties or public infrastructure: <br /> <br />a.) Normal and Orderly Use - The property is self-contained, with no shared driveways or <br />access points to adjacent parcels. The City’s zoning code requires a parking ratio of 3 <br />spaces per 1,000 square feet for retail uses, meaning for a 1,600 square foot building, 5 <br />spaces would be required under City Code. The site has ample room to accommodate <br />parking but has significantly faded striping for formal spaces. The applicant is proposing to <br />stripe 18 spaces, exceeding the requirements. Staff does not believe the proposed use will <br />obstruct or hinder existing businesses or interfere with the future redevelopment potential of <br />surrounding sites. <br /> <br />b.) Future Development and Property Value - Retail has not historically been used on this site <br />but it is directly adjacent to a bowling alley and nearby three multi-tenant commercial <br />centers. Retail as a use is consistent with the underlying C-2 zoning and with the City’s <br />long-range planning goals for this corridor. A successful retail use could enhance the value <br />and development opportunities of surrounding properties. <br /> <br />c.) Public Services - The use is not expected to place an undue burden on public services. The <br />site is visible and easily accessible, and no street parking is anticipated. Staff do not expect <br />the use at this site to generate an unusual number of public safety calls relative to other <br />permitted sites for cannabis. <br /> <br />4. The Conditional or Interim Use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare <br />of the public. <br />Cannabis use and consumption are legal under Minnesota State Law. Based on the specifics of the <br />proposed site and operations, staff have no reason to believe that retail cannabis sales at this <br />location would pose a risk to public health, safety, or welfare. <br /> <br />5. The Conditional or Interim Use will not result in a nuisance by emissions. <br />The applicant has submitted a ventilation plan as required for cannabis uses, due to the potential for <br />odor-related impacts. <br /> <br />The property has its own HVAC system, which they state will prevent odors from leaving the <br />licensed premises. In addition, the applicant proposes to use three commercial-grade air purifiers <br />within the retail space, as well as sealed packaging of cannabis products to further mitigate odor. <br />No other emissions are anticipated. Staff have no evidence to suggest that the proposed ventilation <br />system would result in a nuisance related to odor or air quality. <br />