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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 9, 2023 9 Community Development Director Jagoe explained the moratorium the Council was considering was on the full strength adult use cannabis and noted if adopted the moratorium would be in place through January 1, 2025. Chair Vijums explained there was a split on this issue. He asked if the Commission supported opening low potency sales in the B-2, B-4 and Gateway Business District. The Commission supported this recommendation. Chair Vijums questioned if the Commission supported the sales of low potency products in restaurants and service stations. The Commission supported this recommendation. Chair Vijums indicated the Commission was split when it came to principal versus accessory use. He explained he supported moving this ordinance forward in order to allow the City to get started and to provide opportunities for lower potency sales. He commented he did not want to participate in full strength conversations at this time because this would be addressed through a separate ordinance. Commissioner Bjorklund asked if the Commission should further discuss the proposed distances for the sales of low potency products. Community Development Director Jagoe reported the proposed distances were based on language allowed for in the State guidelines. Commissioner Blilie recommended the City Council be informed that the Planning Commission was split on the principal/accessory use issue when it comes to low potency sales. Chair Vijums moved and Commissioner Wicklund seconded a motion to recommend approval with amendments of Planning Case 23-014 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the Sale of Lower-Potency Hemp Edibles as a Conditional Accessory Use in the B-3, Service Business Zoning District, based on the findings of fact and as presented in the August 9, 2023 Report to the Planning Commission with draft ordinance language changes to allow lower potency product sales in the B-2, B-4 and Gateway Business Zoning Districts, allowing lower potency hemp sales as an accessory use in restaurants and service stations, and recommending the Council further review the consideration of allowing as a principal or accessory use as well as the distance separations as recommended in the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Rousseau provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. She explained a youth commission position was added to the Economic Development Commission and PTRC. She stated a youth commission role may be considered for the Planning