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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 5.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings February 27, 2024 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by th Vireo Health – Mark Doherty, 10700 165 Ave NW Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner  Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Commercial Reviewed by Cannabis Cultivation Facility, Case No. CU 24-03 Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Section 30- 654: 1. The facility must comply with all licensing and operating procedures required under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342. 2. The Conditional Use Permit may be issued prior to the applicant having received all necessary state permits and licenses, but the applicant shall submit proof of obtaining all state permits prior beginning cultivation operations. 3. Issuance of this CUP does not exempt the applicant from all standards outlined in state statute. 4. The operation/building must connect to city sewer and water and pay the required SAC/WAC fees in accordance with city codes. 5. Construction activities will require signed plans prepared by a qualified professional. Background/Discussion The property is zoned I1 (Light Industrial) where Commercial Cannabis Cultivation facilities require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This use was added to the city ordinances earlier this year and during the ordinance review, the city has generally considered the use to be similar to a light manufacturing operation. th Vireo Health will utilize approximately 75,800 SF of the former GRE facility at 10700 165 Ave NW. The site has largely been operated as a storage facility since GRE ceased operations on the property. The equipment used by GRE has been removed and the building is mostly vacant. The applicant will occupy a majority of the building, which will require additional renovation and modifications. The entire site will also have onsite security and 24/7 surveillance. The proposal includes 8,000 SF of office space, 10,000 SF of storage and processing space, and 58,000 SF of sealed cultivation rooms. Each cultivation room will have a positive pressure HVAC system to minimize cannabis The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: January 2023