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3550 Hoffman Road – Cannabis Microbusiness CUP Request Gem Lake City Council Meeting 1/20/2026 January 12, 2026 Page 6 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 cultivation without security issues, and we anticipate similarly stable operations. In addition, there will be restricted access, and intrusion alarms, and they will follow storage protocols as required by OCM.” • Public safety: “exterior lighting, security monitoring of business areas, and regulated access will ensure minimal impact to the surrounding neighborhood and public right-of-way. No outdoor storage, advertising targeting minors, or loitering will be permitted.” Odor, Waste, and Wastewater The applicant provided an overview of the business’s anticipated odor, waste, and wastewater management plans. • Odor - The applicant states: “Adult-use cannabis cultivation will be managed with odor mitigation measures suitable for greenhouse environments. This includes carbon filtration units within the greenhouse air-handling system during flowering cycles; routine monitoring of exhaust points and airflow patterns to respond quickly if odor intensity increases; and good horticultural practices, including proper plant spacing, humidity and airflow management, and regular facility cleaning. No odor impacts are expected at the property line, and we will remain responsive to any concerns raised by adjacent landowners or the City.” As a condition of approval, the proposed use will comply with MPCA and local performance standards Chapter 18 regarding odor. • Waste – The applicant is required to comply with OCM rules regarding waste and states: “All waste will managed in accordance with MN OCM rules and existing horticultural best practices; organic waste (plant material) collected into locked containers, rendered unusable and unrecognizable (e.g., mixed with soil or other composting material), and disposed of with a licensed solid waste hauler, consistent with state