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AGENDA
City of Modesto
CANNABIS PROGRAM AND PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
/ COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Room 2001-40 Del Puerto Room
Tenth Street Place, 1010 10th Street
Modesto, California
Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Roll Call: David Wright, Chair
Sue Zwahlen, Vice-Chair
Eric Alvarez, Member
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HEARINGS
Published in the Modesto Bee on May 12, 2023.
1 Hearing to consider approving a Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Type 12 Permit for Fiji Weed Company, LLC, located at 1420 Granite Ln., with appropriate conditions. (Funding Source: Cannabis Business Permit Fees) Resolution approving a Commercial Microbusiness Type 12 Permit for Fiji Weed Company LLC, located at 1420 Granite Ln, with appropriate conditions.
CED; Sean Rando, 209-577-5473, [email protected]
NEW BUSINESS
2 Consider approving the extension of seven Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permits for businesses with various expiration dates to June 30, 2024. (Funding Source:
Cannabis Permit Fees)
Resolution approving the extension of seven Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permits for businesses with various expiration dates to June 30, 2024.
CED; Sean Rando, 209-577-5473, [email protected]
ADJOURNMENT
Posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 on the bulletin board at Tenth Street Place on at by
date time signature
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CITY OF MODESTO
COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 22, 2023
Date: April 25, 2023
TO: Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee
David Wright, Chair
Sue Zwahlen, Vice-Chair
Eric Alvarez, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Type 12 Permit application for Fiji Weed Company, LLC (1420 Granite Ln)
CONTACT: Sean M. Rando, Business Analyst,
[email protected], 209-577-5473
DESCRIPTION:
Hearing to consider approving a Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Type 12 Permit for Fiji Weed Company, LLC, located at 1420 Granite Ln., with appropriate conditions. (Funding Source: Cannabis Business Permit Fees)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This item is consistent with the City Council 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Goal E, Drive Economy Vitality.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance 3684-C.S. legalizing certain commercial cannabis business operations in particular zoning districts. On December 19, 2018, by Resolution 2018-566 the City Council approved and issued eight (8) dispensary permits, which were valid for a period two (2) years from this date. On December 19, 2020, by Resolution 2020-485-489, City Council approved initial renewal applications for the eight (8) retail locations.
Seven (7) non-dispensary cannabis businesses have been approved since that time during different years via various resolutions.
The City Council was the approving body regarding all cannabis businesses operating in the City at the onset of the permit program. On April 13, 2021, by Resolution No. 2021-132, Council established the Cannabis Permit Review Committee (Committee) and delegated the authority to approve non-dispensary and non-delivery cannabis businesses to that Committee. On March 1, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-109, the Council expanded the role of the Committee to advise #1.
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Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, May 22, 2023 Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Type 12 Permit application for Fiji Weed Company, LLC (1420 Granite Ln)
the Council on all cannabis-related issues and renamed the Committee, the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee.
All non-dispensary project application subject to a non-competitive review process consisting of the following steps:
Submission of forms related to applicant(s) information, proposed business location, property owner authorization, and a background check process. Submission of an application packet which includes applicant team information and company history, business plan, site and operating plans, security information and plans, odor control, waste disposal and financial information.
DISCUSSION:
Fiji Weed Company applied for a commercial cannabis microbusiness permit on February 24, 2020. The proposed commercial cannabis Type 12 microbusiness is to be located within suite B of an existing commercial warehouse located at 1420 Granite Ln. A Type 12 cannabis microbusiness is defined as a cultivation business of less than 10,000 square feet, which also acts as a licensed distributor and Type 6 (non-volatile) manufacturer.
All background checks and zoning requirements were met with the location being within a properly designated industrial zone. The nearest area of sensitive use is a residential neighborhood two-hundred and fifty (250) feet away from 1420 Granite Ln. Pursuant to Modesto Municipal Code Section 10-3.703(b)(2), no commercial cannabis use shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of any residential use. Staff cleared the applicant to move to the next step of their application which involves the submission of a business, security, safety, and environmental plan for the City to review. This packet was provided by Fiji Weed Company on December 21, 2022. All submissions were deemed complete on February 13, 2023.
The applicant’s business will be a new vertically integrated family-owned and operated craft cannabis company that will perform operations under a microbusiness license. They will specialize in cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. The business will produce self-sufficient indoor cannabis which will use eco-friendly methods of producing minimal waste of natural resources.
City staff and the City’s current cannabis consultant reviewed the application materials and determined that the proposed Fiji Weed Company permit application conforms to the City’s cannabis ordinance. As a result of that review, two standard / typical conditions of approval were identified; these are described below.
The Cannabis Ordinance requires that City staff prepare conditions of approval in addition to the requirements of the Ordinance, based on the City’s review of the application. Based on review of the application, City staff recommends the following project-specific conditions of approval.
1. City staff, with assistance and representation by HdL Companies staff, will be authorized to access the business site / location before, during and after construction of tenant improvements and business operations to inspect and document various components of #1.
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Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, May 22, 2023 Commercial Cannabis Microbusiness Type 12 Permit application for Fiji Weed Company, LLC (1420 Granite Ln)
business operations, security systems, inventory access and control procedures, and/or any other points of concern.
2. Fiji Weed Company LLC is required to submit a completed City of Modesto Wastewater Discharge Permit Application form within 30 days of beginning business operations. City staff will conduct ongoing inspections as needed to verify wastewater discharge from the business. Fiji Weed Company LLC representatives will fully cooperate with City’s inspections and inquiries.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated ongoing administrative and oversight costs will be offset with the annual commercial cannabis permit fee which is currently $18,732. The business will also be subject to the City’s cannabis excise tax of 4% for microbusinesses.
CEQA/NEPA REQUIREMENTS:
The proposed commercial microbusiness Type 12 business permit application is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the existing facilities exemption in Regulation 15301. The proposed project is permitted under the current zoning code.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Resolution approving a Commercial Microbusiness Type 12 Permit for Fiji Weed Company LLC, located at 1420 Granite Ln, with appropriate conditions.
Approved by:
Jessica Hill,
Interim Director of Community and Economic
Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Vicinity Map
3. Public Comments Received
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CITY OF MODESTO
CANNABIS PROGRAM AND PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. -2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMMERCIAL MICROBUSINESS TYPE 12 PERMIT FOR FIJI WEED COMPANY LLC, LOCATED AT 1420 GRANITE LN,
WITH APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Commercial Cannabis Ordinance, Ordinance 3684-C.S., that established the City’s regulatory framework for commercial cannabis uses; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance establishes certain standards and criteria that apply to all potential commercial cannabis businesses; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021 the City Council by Resolution No. 2021-132 established the Cannabis Permit Review Committee for the purpose of reviewing and approving commercial non-retail and non-delivery cannabis businesses; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022, the Council by Resolution No. 2022-109 expanded the role of the Cannabis Permit Review Committee to advise the Council on all cannabis-related matters and renamed the Committee to the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, Fiji Weed Company LLC has applied for a Type 12 Microbusiness permit to include cultivation, non-volatile manufacturing and distribution located at 1420 Granite Lane; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed by City staff and the City’s current cannabis consultant, HdL, and has been determined to be in compliance with the City’s cannabis ordinance and applicable State law; and #1.
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WHEREAS, the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee held a properly noticed public hearing to consider the Fiji Weed Company LLC’s Type 12 Microbusiness permit application on May 22, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to issue commercial cannabis business permits to qualified operators at permitted locations that comply with state and local laws and regulations, enhance the diversity of the City’s economy, mitigate negative impacts, provide a variety of locations and types of cannabis businesses to the community, and best promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of Modesto residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the permit is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts the reuse of existing facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Modesto Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, that it herby approves a Commercial Cannabis Type 12 Microbusiness Permit for Fiji Weed Company LLC, located at 1420 Granite Lane, subject to the following conditions:
1. City staff, with assistance and representation by HdL Companies staff, will be authorized to access the business site / location before, during and after construction of tenant improvements and business operations to inspect and document various components of business operations, security systems, inventory access and control procedures, and/or any other points of concern.
2. Fiji Weed Company LLC is required to submit a completed City of Modesto Wastewater Discharge Permit Application form within 30 days of beginning business operations. City staff will conduct ongoing inspections as needed to verify wastewater discharge from the business. Fiji Weed Company LLC representatives will fully cooperate with City’s inspections and inquiries. #1.
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The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee held on the 22nd day of May, 2023 by Committee Member , who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Chair , was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Committee Members:
NOES: Committee Members:
ABSENT: Committee Members:
ATTEST: _____________________________
DAVID WRIGHT, Chair
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1401 McWilliams Way
Modesto, CA 95351
Phone: (209) 572-7390
May 16, 2023
Mr. Sean Rando
Community and Economic Development Department
City of Modesto
1010 Tenth St.
Modesto, CA 95354
RE: Application for Fiji Weed Company at 1420 Granite Lane, Modesto, CA
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
We own the properties at 1401 McWilliams Way and 1341 McWilliams Way, Modesto.
Both of these properties are within less than a quarter mile of the proposed cannabis facility.
This area is successfully operating as home for many manufacturing, utility and serviceoriented businesses.
PG&E and AT&T both have facilities in the near proximity to 1420 Granite and both companies could be negatively influenced from the clientele of a cannabis facility. The AT&T yard in particular has suffered a lot of criminal theft and vehicle damage from theft through the recent years.
This location is not appropriate for a facility of this type, and it should be located in an area that does not include a place of worship and a religious school like the Islamic Center of Modesto at 1445 N. Carpenter Road.
Thank You,
Jeff Grover
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CITY OF MODESTO
COMMITTEE AGENDA REPORT
DATE OF MEETING:
May 22, 2023
Date: April 25, 2023
TO: Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee
David Wright, Chair
Sue Zwahlen, Vice-Chair
Eric Alvarez, Member
THROUGH: Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
FROM: Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development SUBJECT: Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permit Extensions CONTACT: Sean M. Rando, Business Analyst, [email protected], 209-577-5473 DESCRIPTION:
Consider approving the extension of seven (7) Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permits for businesses with various expiration dates to June 30, 2024. (Funding Source: Cannabis Permit Fees)
STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENT:
This item is consistent with the City Council 2020-2025 Strategic Plan Goal E, Drive Economy Vitality.
BACKGROUND:
In December 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance 3684-C.S. legalizing certain commercial cannabis business operations in particular zoning districts. Since that time, the City has approved eight (8) cannabis dispensary businesses, and seven (7) non-dispensary cannabis businesses, three (3) of which are currently operating.
The City Council was the approving body regarding all cannabis businesses operating in the City. On April 13, 2021, by Resolution No. 2021-132, Council established the Cannabis Permit Review Committee (Committee) and delegated the authority to approve non-dispensary and non-delivery cannabis businesses to that Committee. On March 1, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-109, the Council expanded the role of the Committee to advise the Council on all cannabis-related issues and renamed the Committee, the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee.
Non-Retail commercial cannabis permits have been issued to the following businesses:
Big Dipper Brands, LLC
o 1919 Morgan Rd.
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Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, May 22, 2023 Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permit Extensions
o Microbusiness
o Permit issued on September 10, 2019
Farm 209 Manufacturing, LLC
o 1919 Morgan Rd.
o Manufacturing
o Permit issued on August 13, 2019
Farm 209, LLC
o 1919 Morgan Rd.
o Cultivation
o Permit issued on August 13, 2019
Patient Care Services of California Inc. (VIP)
o 1404 N. Carpenter Rd.
o Cultivation
o Permit issued on August 13, 2019
Legacy Nursery, LLC
o 1919 Morgan Rd.
o Nursery
o Permit issued on September 10, 2019
Nuggy
o 2432 Nickerson Dr.
o Manufacturing and Cultivation
o Permit issued on September 8, 2020
Valley Fire House, LLC
o 509 Winmore Ave suite H
o Microbusiness
o Permit issued on June 20, 2022
DISCUSSION:
Seven businesses have been issued permits since 2017. Of the seven (7) businesses three (3) are currently open, Legacy Nursery (Nursery), Farm 209 (Cultivation), and VIP (Cultivation).
Although four of the non-retail businesses have not opened within the 18-month Municipal Code requirement which may serve as grounds for permit revocation or non-renewal pursuant to Modesto Municipal Code Section 10-3.705(a)(3) they have demonstrated progress with the submittal of tenant improvement plans and applications for building permits. Staff is working with these businesses and helping them navigate various state approvals, securing building permits, and obtaining their certificate of occupancy. Across the State they are seeing these types of delays due to the extensive environmental and State permitting requirements.
Pursuant to Modesto Municipal Code Section 10-3.704(f)(5), cannabis permits are valid for two years from the date of approval, and therefore the previously mentioned non-retail permits were set to expire on disparate dates ranging from September 8, 2022 to June 20, 2024. This would require multiple Cannabis Program and Permit Review committee meetings throughout the renewal year for consideration of a routine and similar topic. Staff is recommending the extension of the current non-dispensary renewal period to June 30, 2024, to better align the commercial cannabis non-retail permits with the City of Modesto’s fiscal year in addition to creating a single expiration date for all future non-retail permits. #2.
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Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, May 22, 2023 Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permit Extensions
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual permit fee is currently set at $18,732, which covers costs related to the administration and monitoring of the cannabis permits. The City Council on December 4, 2018, also approved the implementation of the cannabis excise tax which ranges from 1% to 4% for non-retail cannabis businesses. Additionally, there is no change in fiscal impact by extending the commercial non-dispensary permits to June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Resolution approving the extension of seven (7) Non-Retail Commercial Cannabis Permits for businesses with various expiration dates to June 30, 2024.
Approved by:
Jessica Hill,
Interim Director of Community and Economic
Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution
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CITY OF MODESTO
CANNABIS PROGRAM AND PERMIT REVIEW COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. -2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF SEVEN (7) NON-RETAIL
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS PERMITS FOR BUSINESSES WITH VARIOUS EXPIRATION DATES TO JUNE 30, 2024
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Commercial Cannabis Ordinance, Ordinance 3684-C.S., that established the City’s regulatory framework for commercial cannabis uses; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance establishes certain standards and criteria that apply to all potential commercial cannabis businesses; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021 the City Council by Resolution No. 2021-132 established the Cannabis Permit Review Committee for the purpose of reviewing and approving commercial non-retail and non-delivery cannabis businesses; and WHEREAS, on March 1, 2022, the Council by Resolution No. 2022-109 expanded the role of the Cannabis Permit Review Committee to advise the Council on all cannabis-related matters and renamed the Committee to the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee; and
WHEREAS, City Council issued commercial cannabis permits to the following non-retail commercial cannabis businesses with the exception of the permit for Valley Firehouse which was issued by the Cannabis Program and Permit Review committee:
Legacy Nursery LLC Via Resolution 2019-403
Farm 209 LLC Via Resolution 2019-373
Farm 209 LLC Manufacturing Via Resolution 2019-374
Nuggy Via Resolution 2020-384
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Big Dipper Brands Via Resolution 2019-402
Patient Care Services
of California, Inc. (VIP) Via Resolution 2019-375
Valley Fire House LLC Via Resolution 01-2022 ; and
WHEREAS, three of the seven businesses are currently open, Legacy Nursery, Farm 209, and VIP. Although four of the non-retail businesses have not opened within the 18-month Municipal Code requirement which may serve as grounds for permit revocation or non-renewal pursuant to Modesto Municipal Code Section 10-3.705(a)(3) they have demonstrated progress with the submittal of tenant improvement plans and applications for building permits; and
WHEREAS, city Staff is working with the non-operational businesses by assisting them in the navigation of various state approval processes, securing building permits, and obtaining certificates of occupancy; and
WHEREAS, Commercial Cannabis businesses across the state are experiencing delays in opening due to extensive environmental and State permitting requirements; and WHEREAS, Modesto Municipal Code 10-3.704(f)(5) states that cannabis permits are valid for two years from the date of City Council approval, and that therefore the above-listed permits were set to expire on disparate dates ranging from September 8, 2022 to June 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, an extension of the current non-dispensary renewal period to June 30, 2024 is necessary to better align the commercial cannabis non-retail permits with the City of Modesto’s fiscal year in addition to creating a single expiration date for all future non-retail permits.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Modesto Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee, that it herby approves the extension of seven (7) non-retail commercial cannabis permits for businesses with various expiration dates to June 30, 2024.
The foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Cannabis Program and Permit Review Committee held on the 22nd day of May, 2023 by Committee Member , who moved its adoption, which motion being duly seconded by Chair , was upon roll call carried and the resolution adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Committee Members:
NOES: Committee Members:
ABSENT: Committee Members:
ATTEST: _____________________________
DAVID WRIGHT, Chair
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