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October 23, 2024 Planning and Zoning Meeting

Nowthen City CouncilWednesday, October 23, 2024
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Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024

Public hearing regarding cannabis zoning ordinance

Review of cannabis definitions and retail business requirements

Review of industrial zoning district cannabis cultivation and manufacturing conditions

Discussion on security requirements and building definitions

Discussion on retail operating hours and state statute compliance

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Votes (2)

Approve the agenda

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner Hippler · Seconded by Commissioner Perell

Approve minutes from September 24, 2024 with correction

CarriedVoice vote

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner Bees

Notable Quotes (3)

If we went more conservative with it at this point in time then once everything kind of the dust settles... the city could amend its ordinances.

— Cindy Nash
Ordinance StrategyDiscussing the strategy for future regulatory flexibility.

We can't back down easily if we decide we start out with a loose organization it's pretty hard to tighten it up once you've open it up.

— Mayor Pon
Zoning PolicySupporting restrictive zoning from the start.

I'm concerned about that the structure could be a fence or something... I mean they're out there.

— Hippler
Ordinance DefinitionsObjecting to vague 'structure' terminology in the ordinance.

People (6)

AmesChairman

Leads the planning commission meeting.

Cindy NashCity Planner

Drafted the cannabis ordinance and explains zoning and regulatory constraints.

1 quote

“I drafted a version of the ordinance that is um conservative in terms of what it would or would not allow.”

Describing the drafted cannabis zoning ordinance.

Scott LerCity Administrator

Attending the meeting and managing roll call.

HipplerCommissioner

Participated in the discussion regarding building definitions and structural security.

1 quote

“Structure is a really vague term maybe you should say building.”

Refining zoning ordinance language regarding cultivation sites.

PonMayor

Advocates for keeping cannabis businesses in commercial/industrial zones to prevent residential expansion.

PerellCommissioner

Seconds motions and participates in administrative voting.

Places Mentioned

St. John'sOak GroveCity Office

Events & Meetings (1)

  • September 24, 2024: Previous regular meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Cannabis Zoning Ordinance

Amends zoning to regulate cannabis retail, cultivation, and manufacturing, including buffer requirements and interim use permits.

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