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Expected hours of operation are between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. with 80 employees at full build -out. Vireo will operate multiple shifts, spreading out the site's parking needs. The entire site will also have onsite security and 24/7 surveillance. Planning Commission The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 28, 2024. A representative for the applicant spoke during the hearing and made himself available for questions from the Commission. No one else spoke during the hearing. The Planning Commission did not have any questions and unanimously recommended approval of the CUP with the six conditions. After the meeting, staff spoke with a nearby property owner who had questions regarding how odor from the facility would be mitigated. Staff requested additional information from the applicant and received the following response: The cultivation and processing rooms, where odor will be present, are built in a room -in -room con figuration. This means that fully sealed rooms will be constructed inside of the existing structure. The interior rooms are 16' - 20' toll. The existing structure is 40' - 50' tall. This means there will be a significant air gap inside the existing structure. As a result, there is very little possible transference between the interior of the structure and the outside. The rooms only take fresh air on a limited basis according to the occupancy requirements. The structured air discharge is limited and, when it occurs, is treated with carbon filtration. We also use an internal air scrubber system that limits VOCs. Cannabis plants (all plants) off -gas terpenes, which are volatile organic compounds (VOG), which is what humans smell. The only exception is in the event of o CO2 purge alarm. We supplement our grow rooms with CO2. As such, we are required to hove a purge system in place if the CO2 reaches 5000 ppm. As a note, we operate at no more Mon 1200 ppm. The likelihood of a valve failure resulting in a purge is extremely low. In 14 years, I hove never seen one occur. However, if it were to do that, air would be immediately evacuated, and the CO2 system automatically shuts down. The air would not be treated, as the speed with which we are required to exchange in that case is too high and, therefore, could potentially hove a cannabis odor. This is why I would never 100% guarantee Mot there is no way someone could smell our plants. I hope anyone concerned about this issue will understand Mot we take being good neighbors very seriously and recognize that odors are a concern. As such, we go to great lengths to mitigate any potential issues. I am happy to talk to anyone who would like more in formation on this matter at any time. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal Support the growth and development of the community. Attachments 1. Planning Commission Packet dated May 28, 2024 2. CUP Recording Document 3. 7.1 Vireo Health Presentation Page 130 of 372