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3550 Hoffman Road – Cannabis Microbusiness CUP Request <br />Gem Lake City Council Meeting 1/20/2026 <br />January 12, 2026 <br />Page 7 <br /> <br /> <br />requirements. Minimal chemical use, limited to common greenhouse supplies. Any chemical residues will <br />be stored securely in the garage unit, disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer, and not released <br />to stormwater, soil, or septic systems. General solid waste (non-cannabis) regularly collected and <br />removed by the existing property waste services.” <br />• Wastewater Management Plan – The applicant states: “We do not anticipate significant wastewater <br />generation beyond what is typical for greenhouse irrigation. No chemicals, fertilizers, or plant waste will <br />be flushed or drained into sinks, septic, or stormwater systems.” <br /> STAFF REVIEW <br /> <br />The application and plans were sent out for review with no comments received except from Building Official, Mike <br />Johnson, requiring a security plan for the building and site as part of the City approval process and to comply with <br />OCM requirements. <br /> <br />ACTION <br /> <br />The City Council has the following options for the Conditional Use Permit request: <br />1. Approve the request, with or without conditions. <br />2. Deny the request, with findings for denial. <br />3. Table the request for further review/study. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff and the Planning Commission give a positive recommendation to the City Council to approve the CUP <br />request, with the following conditions: <br />1. Superior Molecular, Inc. is permitted for the cultivation of state-licensed products only at the address <br />listed above upon registering with the City of Gem Lake as a condition of approval. If the CUP is <br />approved, the registration will be placed into effect. <br />2. The applicant is required to completely satisfy the State Office of Cannabis Management licensing for a <br />cannabis microbusiness. <br />3. The applicant is required to identify on the site plan the boundaries of the business use within the existing <br />structures and record this exhibit as part of the Conditional Use Permit resolution. <br />4. No retail sales are permitted. <br />5. No outdoor storage of cannabis and hemp products is permitted. <br />6. No on-site consumption is permitted. <br />7. The use is required to maintain compliance with state and local building, fire, and zoning requirements or <br />regulations. <br />8. All signage shall require sign permits and comply with Chapter 19 – Signs. <br />9. All plans must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for SAC review prior to the issuance of any <br />building permits and any applicable Water Availability Charges or Local Sewer Availability Charges as <br />established by the City of Gem Lake. <br />10. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with the project. <br /> <br /> <br />Attachments: <br /> <br />Resolution No. 2026-004 <br />Conditional Use Permit Application <br />Applicant Narrative <br />Site Plan <br />Security Plan <br />Property Owner Correspondence <br />Public Hearing Notice – Newspaper <br />Public Hearing Notice - Neighborhood <br />Mailing List