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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 5.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings December 19, 2023 Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by City of Elk River Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner  Ordinance Amendment Regulating Cannabis Reviewed by Growing, Processing, and Manufacturing. Case No. OA 23-04 ~ continued from 11-28-2023 Action Requested Hold the public hearing, receive testimony, and discuss the draft ordinance. The Commission may recommend moving the current draft forward to the City Council or direct staff to make additional changes and return with an update on January 23, 2024. Background/Discussion Staff have continued their research into an ordinance regarding the regulations for cannabis cultivators and manufacturers. The Commission’s consensus and guidance is described below:  Indoor manufacturing/growing only.  Light and Medium Industrial (I1 & I2) only – perimeter of site must be 1,000 from homes/schools.  Full warehouse or hybrid greenhouse operation.  CUP process can address noise, sound, light, odor mitigation, and other concerns.  Closed setting (no public).  Compliance reports/inspections/police reports not required.  Manufacturing separate from retail sales. The attached ordinance describes the regulated uses, permitted zoning districts, and the application process. Staff are also continuing the conversation with the city attorney to understand any overlaps between the recently approved state legislation and the draft ordinance. The public hearing remained open after the November 28, 2023, meeting and the Commission should again receive public feedback. If the commission is comfortable making a recommendation on the current ordinance, the Commission should close the hearing prior to making that recommendation. Alternatively, if the Commission would like to see additional updates to the current ordinance, staff recommend leaving the hearing open to continue to receive public feedback on the draft ordinance. Financial Impact None Mission/Policy/Goal  Support the growth and development of the business community Attachments  Planning Commission Packet dated November 28, 2023  Draft Cannabis Ordinance The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.