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City of Elk - River To City Council Meeting Date March 18, 2024 Request for Action Item Number 7.4 Prepared By Zack Carlton, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by: Conditional Use Permit: Allow Development of Cal Portner Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Facility at 10700 Tina Allard 165th Avenue Action Requested Approve, by motion, a conditional use permit authorizing establishment of a commercial cannabis cultivation facility along with the following conditions to satisfy the standards set forth in Sec. 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 to 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 I I (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. Vireo Health will utilize approximately 75,800 SF of the former GRE facility at 10700 165th 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 odor. The cultivation rooms are also within the existing building, providing an additional barrier to The Elk River Vision A avelcoming community zvitb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community p p W E R E U A Y engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity 229