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3550 Hoffman Road – Cannabis Microbusiness CUP Request Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting 1/06/2026 December 30, 2025 Page 5 State Statute requires cannabis businesses to “maintain a ventilation and filtration system sufficient to meet the requirements for odor control.” 3. Traffic Generations; and The applicant states that existing on-site parking for the floral business will be utilized and that traffic patterns will not change significantly with the addition of transportation of raw materials or inputs and harvested product from the site. The applicant states the only shipment will be from this site to their processing facility in Blaine, MN which is expected to happen quarterly based on the growing schedule, and be transported in a secure van. 4. Public Safety and Health; and The applicant address safety in their narrative. A summary is provided following this section. 5. Area Aesthetics; and There are no proposed exterior modifications or additions at this time. 6. Economic Impact on the Entire Area; and A new business in the area would be expected to impact the local economy in a neutral or positive manner. 7. Consistency with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan; and This location is planned for commercial in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The application is consistent with this designation. 8. Anticipated Duration of the Conditional or Interim Use. There is no anticipated termination date for the CUP. They may be revoked if the use is terminated for at least six (6) months. If a business name is listed on the CUP, a CUP amendment is required when a sale of the property/shop is made. Section 17.5.9.2 & 3 provides general standards for all new uses. Below are the standards in italics. All seven (7) of the standards appear to be met. • Compliance with all zoning and other regulations as may otherwise be applicable; • The date or the event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty; • The existence of the Conditional or Interim Use will not impose additional costs on the public if it becomes necessary for the public to take the property in the future; • The user agrees to any conditions of approval associated with the approval of the Conditional or Interim Use Permit by the City Council. • Shall maintain harmony and compatibility with surrounding uses and with the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development; • Shall meet or exceed all Performance Standards contain elsewhere in this Ordinance; • Shall not generate such additional traffic associated with the use that would overburden or exceed the capabilities of streets and other public services and facilities including, but not limited to, parks, schools, and utilities serving the area. Security The applicant has provided a narrative describing an overview of the business’ anticipated security measures. • Security Measures: The applicant states that they will “implement all state-required security measures consistent with Minn. Stat. 342, which include: 24/7 digital video surveillance covering all greenhouse doors and the interior cultivation areas, a monitored alarm system with intrusion detection, commercial- grade door hardware, lighting sufficient for visibility, and on-site response protocols. The greenhouses and garage will not be publicly accessible. We are coordinating with the property owner to ensure that secured areas are separated from all other on-site activities. The property has previously supported