Forest Lake Planning Commission September 10th, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Interim Use Permit for Smoky Oaks cannabis dispensary at 115 Lake Street North
Preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Chestnut Creek Second Edition development
Votes (3)
Approve agenda as presented
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Approve minutes from August 13, 2025
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Recommend approval of IUP for Smoky Oaks
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Notable Quotes (3)
The planning commission's asked to make recommendation to the city council on the IUP... for a period of five years.
I know the number one thing is always just staying compliant and like working as closely with the city as possible.
What Dr. Horton has done is worked with the watershed district to increase wetland buffers on the west side.
People (3)
Presented staff reports for both the cannabis IUP and Chestnut Creek development.
Principal owner of Smoky Oaks, previously operated businesses in Oregon, New Jersey, and Missouri.
Presided over the planning commission meeting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- August 13, 2025: Regular Meeting
- August 27, 2025: Neighborhood meeting regarding Chestnut Creek
- September 22, 2025: Scheduled city council hearing
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Draft resolution granting an IUP to Smoky Oaks LLC for retail cannabis at 115 Lake Street North for five years.