Planning Commission meeting to order. Please rise for the pledge of allegiance. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right. So, I think we've got some agendas out there. I think all the planning commission's seen them and had time to review them. Um, or if there's no adjustments or edits, I would um entertain a motion for approval. Move approve. >> One edit. >> Okay. >> Sorry. >> Good. That's from the agenda not met. >> Yeah. Agenda not met. Uh, it is a spelling correction. Um, under um number two, approval of agenda to Commissioner Nelson instead of Nelson. >> Oh, perfect. That's for the meeting minutes. That's the next one. Oh, sorry. >> So, I need the first agenda that for tonight. >> Oh, tonight. >> So, do I have an approval and a second for the agenda tonight? >> I move to approve. >> Second. >> All right. I have a move and approval for the agenda tonight. All those in favor say I. >> I. Perfect. Now, we can talk about the minutes from the November 13th meeting. We have the one adjustment to change Commissioner Nelson's name to Nelson, not from Nelson. >> Do we see anything else we need to adjust? >> That was it. >> I would entertain a motion. >> I so move. I have a motion second and a second with the adjustment. Is there any discussion? >> Good catch. >> Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> Motion carries. >> All right. Do we have any reports from commission tonight or the >> Yeah, Mr. I can I can give a a quick update on our November 25th council meeting. Stuff that uh went through the planning commission on uh land use and zoning amendments uh did not pass at the council. I think it was a 3-2 vote. Um uh and then our meeting uh on Tuesday night uh we passed and approved um our 2026 budget and our 2026 tax levy. >> And how much was that going up? I don't remember. >> Oh, >> do you remember? >> Five. >> Is it half a percent? >> Yeah, it had a percent. 5 point something. >> Yeah, it was just a little over half. I just can't remember exactly what it was. It was cute. Anything else? Nope. >> I think the only thing we had from staff that was sent Jacob sent over >> the sign went up that no outlet sign on the road from the discussion on 13th. So the city did get that taken care of. So that's good to hear. >> Yep. >> Passed it tonight. Looked great. >> Yep. Awesome. Good. >> All right. So we will move on. Um we're going to move on to the visitor and public comment. So, this is the opportunity for the public to address the commissions with questions or comments on issues that are not on the agenda tonight. Um, there's anyone wants to talk about anything, please limit your comments to three minutes. Seeing no one, we will move on to the public hearing. Uh, Mr. Richards, if you want to kick us off, that'd be awesome. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the commission. Uh uh Hyman uh LLC uh applicant has made application for this conditional use permit is for a cannabis retail dispensary at 139960th Street North. It'll be a retail service uh it will be in the retail service center anchored by the whole uh chiropractic uh family chiropractic and proposed to occupy about 1,700 square ft. Uh it's a suite at the center of that multi-tenant building. Um section 1413 of the city code regulates the operation of cannabis and hemp businesses and uh section 401.18 of the zoning ordinance regulates the zoning requirements for cannabis and hemp business operations. Uh there was a uh narrative that was provided uh from the applicant. Um the first part of that really the introduction uh with some of their background and their experience is highlighted in the planning report and the exhibit has the full uh narrative. The property um is designated as commercial on the proposed land use map. Um the site is a mixeduse shopping center. Uh the retail and service uses that are there are consistent with that comp plan. Uh zoning is B4 limited business district. um cannabis retailers is a conditional use in that district. Um the uh company has u received preliminary license approval from um the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Um the again the u uh B4 district only allows for retail operations and that that is all that they're asking for at at this uh uh particular location. Um the buffer map uh as far as the separation distance uh from certain um uh land uses uh uh is provided in your packet and this uh location meets u those buffering requirements. Uh going through the performance criteria I think uh everything is um um checks out in terms of uh the criteria of section 401.18. Um the one uh correction is that the applicant in in their narrative has it said uh they would open at 9:00 but it's actually 10 is what's specified uh in our ordinance and in state statute. Uh one wall sign above the front entrance. Um security all checks out. The police chief has reviewed uh the security plan. Um uh lighting uh as required uh will be uh e either in place or it'll be installed. uh parking uh 20 required parking spaces for this uh mixeduse center. Um there's 34 parking stalls on site. They're grandfathered in. There's no changes to the exterior of the building other than signage. Um so uh you know, no conditional use permit is required because of that variation in number of spaces. Again, pretty straightforward. Um it's uh going into an established retail center. um it checks out uh with uh all the um the criteria and um there are conditions or standard conditions for these type of businesses uh that are listed in the uh uh planning report. So any questions at this time? Any questions for Mr. Richards? >> No. >> All right. Um, then let's go ahead and I will call to order the public hearing at 607. If anyone of you guys would like to come address the commission and talk about it, this is your opportunity to come talk to us about that would be awesome. >> Got a rendering here and some floor plans. I don't know. >> Come up and introduce yourself and just tell us your name so the mic so the people on TV can hear us. >> Hi, my name is Habib Abbis and I'm representing Heman LLC and I have some uh I have a rendering here and some floor plans. I'm not sure if they would be helpful to pass on for you guys. >> Yeah, we we have most of the renderings and all that in front of us, but >> we don't have the 3D. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Just want to say thank you guys for being here tonight and you know listening to this proposal. Just a little bit of background. Um I'm here to represent my friend and the owner Agil Almiel and I will serve as the manager of the facility if we're approved. Uh my wife who is a retired disabled Navy veteran will be coming back with me. She's a long-term uh she was a resident of a resident of Minnesota in the past. Um her family still lives here in Brainard. So we've been finding looking for an excuse to get back here and establish some roots. So um we're excited to be in this area. Um Hyman LLC is committed to being a responsible community focused uh cannabis retail. Our mission is to provide safe and compliant access to adult use cannabis. Agil Almatil, the owner, brings proven operational experience uh from Michigan regulated cannabis industry. The proposed dispensary, as you guys know, it's going to be just under 1,700 square ft. We will we won't be doing any new construction to the interior or the exterior, not causing any disturbance to the uh to the neighborhood. Um we've already received preliminary license approval from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management. Uh we're looking to employ employ around 20 people uh when we're fully operational. uh the hours of operation. We did make that adjustment from 10:00 uh in the morning to 9:00 p.m. So, we are aware of that. Um we will have real-time inventory control, order mitigation, cash management, and layered security systems to make sure we're running a smooth operation. Um all operations will be conducted indoor. No outdoor storage or outdoor activity will be will be a viewable. Um security plans uh will be reviewed and approved by the police chief and the fire chief. Um and signage will comply with the city ordinance. So, we're, you know, we're well aware of all the uh compliances. Um, we're looking to add some uh some benefits to the community. Um, safe and legal access for adult consumers. Uh, transparent operations to exceed the stat statutory minimums. Uh, local job creation and economic contribution. Uh, we're committed to long-term responsible tenants. Um, charitable contributions to the programs within the city, helping disabled veteran programs, and then having a very active outreach program. So, it's kind of what we're looking to do. So, I have one question and I only know this because I went to a dispensary in Arizona two weeks ago. You're planning to do it where you come in and there's a person at the counter that actually takes your order, right? And they're assistant too. >> We come in and we verify ID right away. So, we make sure you're of age and you're compliant and then once you enter it, we have our own system of, you know, one-on-one what are you looking for, what's bothering you, you know, you're tired, you need your joints hurt, PTSD, whatever it is, it's a one-on-one experience that we really pride ourselves on. >> Yeah. No, I've I've been both. So, I've been in the ones are more set up like a grocery store, a liquor store, and then I've been one like that was the first time ever. And I think that's a really cool business. >> I've been in some you just walk in, you're on a like a iPad kind of takes away the experience. It's more transactional. We're looking where you come in, you're greeted by a bud tender right away that understands the product >> and you know, you let them know what you're looking for and you're guided in the right direction. And >> that is all. >> Thank you. >> Thank you guys. We appreciate you. >> Thanks. >> Any questions for the applicant before you sit down? I see. Doctor, >> no, you're fine. I I don't read your record. I don't think anyone has any questions. >> Um I see the I see the landlord's in the room and I don't think he >> All right. Do we have anyone else that would like to address the commission? Otherwise, I would entertain a motion to close the public hearing. >> Move to close the public hearing >> and a second. >> Second. >> So the public all those in favor say I. >> I. Hi. >> Public hearings closed at 6:11. So, >> um, >> we got to still We're not done yet, guys. Um, I don't see any issues with this one. >> No. Can someone just remind me how many um cannabis retailers have we given the go ahead to L or how many total will be licensed for? >> So, there's there's two that we passed. Yeah. >> Right. And then uh the the Jim Zimmerman uh over here on 60th uh the council uh moved that to the January is it 27th meeting >> uh for further discussion and there will be an open house uh I believe that's the 13th let me double check that >> but was it three or four total? >> It's four total four total in the city and and Zimmerman was moved back so I think he's probably moving on from what I'm hearing. >> That'd be January 8th speculation. >> Okay. Thank you. >> January 8th. >> So there'll be an open house I think. Uh the >> this would be the third one approved if it was approved by the council. Correct. >> This would be the third one. Yes. >> Okay. >> And then back to uh that open house for uh for uh uh Zimmerman will be on the 8th before the planning commission meeting. I'm sure that you'll be notified as planning commission members too. So >> yeah, I have no >> concerns. Right in the middle is the mall. >> Yeah. Honestly, I think this is probably the like easiest go-ahead for a location yet. >> Mhm. >> Well, um I didn't see anything in staff's recommendations that we needed to adjust, did we? >> Yeah. I mean, they're already aware of >> No, she's good. We see you. Take care. >> Um I don't see any adjustments to you. I would entertain a motion if you're ready to entertain a motion. >> I have a motion to approve. Go ahead. Yeah, just move to approve as recommended by the city recommendations. >> I have a motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> Okay, I have a motion to second. Is there any additional discussion? >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> I. Motion carries. All right. So, I want to explain how this works. So, in Oak Park Heights, unlike some cities, we are only a recommending body. So, we will send this forth to the upcoming city council meeting and we are recommending approval of your um application for the location. Um, but the city council will make the final decision. Um, and that will happen on what is that? >> January 13th. >> That'll be happening on January 13th after the holidays. So, um, just highly recommend you come to that meeting. Um, I if I'm around, I'll try to make it myself. So, appreciate you guys tonight. Um, moving on to our next line of business. Do we have any new business? Seeing none, we have no old business. Is there any otherformational things? You guys have your dates for the upcoming meetings. Entertain a motion for adjournment. >> I so move to adjurnn. >> I have a motion, a second. >> I second to adjurnn. >> Any additional discussion about talking about being done? >> Good to see you guys. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> I. >> Thank you.