PL PACKET 10152024 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 2024 Page 12 1 If the Planning Commission agrees, staff recommends approval of a draft zoning regulation 2 adopting the modified State OCM model ordinance on Cannabis sales, with the conditions and 3 modifications noted and the specific recommendations of the Planning Commission. Also 4 provided for Commission consideration were the Draft Ordinance Amendment and Minnesota 5 Statutes Chapter 342.13 (Local Control). 6 7 Vice Chair Morita referenced the process for renewal. Could the neighboring businesses be 8 polled to gain input if there are any issues. Mr. Grittman stated that would be a licensing 9 function of the State. If Codes are violated the City can refuse to renew the license. 10 11 Commissioner Rude asked if a license is granted, and a daycare is requested to be put in close. 12 Does the Montessori close to the liquor store prevent the liquor store from selling cannabis 13 products? Mr. Grittman stated the Council implemented a 300 feet distance from any school 14 or daycare which is the same for alcohol establishments. Mr. Grittman asked if the 15 Commission is interested in opening the registration process if someone is going to move or 16 are we interested in accepting OCM’s licensing/re-licensing of the business. 17 18 Vice Chair Morita suggested they would need to go through the licensing process again. 19 20 Commissioner Rude and Vice Chair Morita indicated they do not see an issue present. 21 Commissioner Hark suggested a new location requires a new application. Commissioner 22 Erickson agreed with Commissioner Hark regarding a new location. Mr. Grittman stated the 23 licensing application is $10,000. 24 25 Commissioners Erickson and Vice Chair Morita indicated they would go with Option B. 26 Commissioner Hark stated she would go with Option A. After discussion, the consensus was 27 to go with Option B. 28 29 The consensus of the Commission was to go with regular business hours. Mr. Grittman stated 30 the Statute says they cannot operate between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. 31 32 As far as events, they would occur on public property where use is not allowed. If space is 33 rented for an indoor event, the City would not have much concern over an indoor event. 34 Products could be put on display, but consumption would not be allowed and an event 35 application to the City would be required. 36 37 There was a discussion on Odor restrictions. Mr. Grittman stated Staff will continue research 38 on working used for Odor restrictions. 39 40 Current licensing protocols would be used for low potency hemp products. 41 42 Vice Chair Morita closed the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. 43 44 Motion by Vice Chair Morita, seconded by Commissioner Rude, to recommend the City 45 Council adopt Ordinance 2024-0x – Cannabis, as revised. 46