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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — JULY 17, 2023 5 Community Development Director Jagoe said she distributed maps of properties that fall within the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts because Retail Sales and Service is a permitted use in all three of those districts. Also, by specifying it to the commercial zoning districts it would preclude a residential property from being allowed to apply as a Home Occupation. Lastly, the draft language includes a separation of 500 feet of lower -potency hemp edible sales to such uses as schools, day cares, residential treatments facilities, and public parks, which were shown on the maps. They could also add language for a separation between establishments. Councilmember Fabel confirmed that the B-3 Zoning District was on Lexington from 694 to just north of County Road E. He noted the Cub Foods store would be within 500 feet of the daycare at the YMCA. Community Development Director Jagoe explained with the language as drafted it would preclude Cub from being eligible. Retail Sales and Service is a permitted use in the B-3 District so it's not to say that businesses couldn't turn over. Councilmember Fabel wondered why not include County Road E that has similar businesses? Community Development Director Jagoe said they could discuss that area, but there would be proximity to residential properties. Councilmember Rousseau wondered if people could purchase edibles online and have them mailed to their house. Community Development Director Jagoe didn't know how online sales work. City Administrator Perrault said he assumed not, because it would be similar to not being able to buy cigarettes online. Councilmember Rousseau felt there could be economic opportunities by putting low dosage into B-2 and B-3. She thought it was a matter of reminding people to treat the products like prescription medications to keep them away from children. Mayor Grant was OK with the B-3 zone. Discussion ensued regarding what land uses were allowed in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the Land Use chart with the Council. Councilmember Rousseau supported allowing sales in the B-2 and B-3 districts. Councilmember Holden preferred only the B-3 district at least until the law is more clear. Councilmember Fabel noted the product is going to be around but he wasn't sure why they would say it's OK in Arden Hills but in a spot where no-one is currently able to sell it.