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B. Applicants for Conditional Accessory Lower -Potency Hemp Edible Sales shall follow the conditional use permit procedures prescribed in Section 1355.04, subd. 3, and Appendix A, Procedure Manual. The City shall review a site plan and specifics of the proposed lower - potency hemp edibles business. The Applicant has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application to allow for the sales of lower -potency hemp edible sales as a conditional accessory use on the Subject Property in accordance with Section 1355.04, subd. 3 and Appendix A, Procedure Manual. The Applicant provided a site plan and floor plan of the Subject Property. The Applicant identified the Cub Discount Liquor location on the floor plan as where the sales would take place and with a square footage of 1,724 square feet. The floor plan shows that the lower -potency hemp edible sales will occur alongside liquor sales and is separate from the grocery sales which comprises the majority of the Subject Property. The Applicant shared in a narrative how the proposed sale of lower -potency hemp edibles would be managed at the Subject Property. The Applicant outlined how the selection of products would be sourced through existing vendors and in adherence to state guidelines. Also noted is how the sales process will include multiple prompts that includes ID scanning and require the customer to confirm they are aware they are purchasing a product containing lower -potency hemp edibles. Employees at Cub Discount Liquor are to receive THC awareness training through an internal training tool and managers will receive additional off -site training. Section 1355.04 —Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications A public hearing for a CUP request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. The applicant or its representative shall be given the opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions or give explanations regarding the proposal. Upon completion of the public hearing and its study and consideration of the application, the Planning Commission shall submit its written report, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations as to the application, to the City Council. The Planning Commission held the required public hearing at their April 3, 2024 meeting. No public comments were received at that time. The Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval with three (3) conditions of Planning Case 24-007. Sign Code — Chapter 12 This approval does not include signs. A condition has been added that prohibits signage as part of the approval. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 3, 2024 meeting and have offered the following findings for consideration: 1. The property located at 3717 Lexington Avenue N. is designated for Commercial uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2. Lower -Potency Hemp Edible Sales shall be a Conditional Accessory use only permitted in the B-2 General Business, B-3 Service Business, B-4 Retail Business, NB Neighborhood Business and GB Gateway Business Zoning Districts where the principal use is Retail Sales & Service, Restaurant, or Service Station, the business has a liquor or Page 4 of 6