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From:Dean Anderson <br />To:Rachel Juba; Max Gort <br />Cc:Isabeau Ryan; Reece Geel <br />Subject:Request for Feedback on Proposed Addendum: Cannabis Agriculture Operations <br />Date:Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:16:09 PM <br />You don't often get email from dean@uffda.cc. Learn why this is important <br />Caution: This email originated outside our organization; please use caution. <br />Rachel and Max, <br />We want to first commend the effort and thoughtfulness you’ve put into drafting the current <br />ordinance regulating cannabis businesses in Hugo. It’s clear you’ve prioritized both the needs <br />of the community and the importance of thoughtful oversight in this evolving industry. <br />As part of the process, we’ve developed a proposed addendum to introduce Cannabis <br />Agriculture Operations under a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) within Agricultural (AG) and <br />Future Urban Service (FUS) districts. This proposal aligns with the state’s recognition of <br />Microbusinesses and Mezzobusinesses as comparable to distilleries and breweries, while also <br />considering their agricultural techniques. We believe this framework strikes a balance by <br />fostering local innovation and supporting small-scale operators, while still maintaining the <br />city’s rural character and providing oversight through the CUP process. (Please see attached <br />Draft Addendum) <br />Before sharing this with council members and stakeholders on Thursday, we would greatly <br />value your thoughts and insights. Additionally, could you advise on the best way to submit <br />this to the Planning Commission for review prior to their meeting? If there are email addresses <br />for the members, that would be much appreciated; otherwise, we’re happy to submit hard <br />copies at the meeting. <br />Thank you for your time and guidance. We’re looking forward to your feedback and further <br />collaboration on this effort. <br />Best regards, <br />Dean, Beau, and Reece <br /> Draft of Addendum Hugo