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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Kremer, filling in for Chair Van Denburgh called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Nelson and Van Dyke; City Administrator Rife, City Planner Richards, and
City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren. Absent: Commissioners Van Denburgh and
Husby.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 3-0.
III. Approval of May 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to approve the Minutes with
the correction to the roll call vote for Commissioner Nelson on page 4. Carried 3-0.
IV. Department/ Commission Liaison / Other Reports:
City Administrator Rife updated the Commission as to the City Council appointment of
Councilmember Chuck Dougherty to Mayor, noting that the City Council would be reviewing
applications for the open seat and discussing how to proceed at their upcoming work session.
V. Visitor/ Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Cryptic Stock Movement, LLC CUP— 14729 60th St. N.: Review and consider an application from
Kyle Wang on behalf of Cryptic Stock Movement, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
cannabis retail dispensary at 14729 60th St. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the July 1, 2025 Planning Report, noting City staff
recommendation for approval. It was noted that the request is for retail purchase and not
use upon site.
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Acting Chair Kremer opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. and invited public comment.
The applicant acknowledged their presence and made themselves available to answer any
questions.
There being no public comment, Acting Chair Kremer closed the public hearing at 6:11 p.m.
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend City Council
approval of the request, subject to the conditions within the planning report, specifically
that:
1. The business operations shall be limited to retail cannabis product sale with no
growing or manufacturing operations on site.
2. The business shall not create noise carrying beyond the lot upon which the business
is located as specified in 401.18.E of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The business shall be ventilated so that odors cannot be detected by a person with a
normal sense of smell at the exterior of the facility or at any adjoining use or
property; the business shall not produce noxious or dangerous gases or odors or
otherwise create a danger to any person or entity in or near the facilities as specified
in 401.18.0 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. The business hours or operation shall be limited to between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m., seven days a week as specified in 401.18.D of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. All signage shall comply with all sign requirements of 401.15.G and 401.18.E of the
Zoning Ordinance and a sign permit shall be required.
6. All lighting shall be shielded and angled in such a way as to prevent light from spilling
outside of the boundaries of the parcel(s) or premises or directly focusing on any
surrounding uses as specified in 401.15.B.7 and 401.18.F of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. The Fire Chief and Police Chief shall review and approve the security plans
addressing public safety, and the business shall comply with all provisions of Section
401.18.G of the Zoning Ordinance and the approved security plans.
8. All uses and activity shall be conducted indoors, with no exterior storage or activity
allowed as specified in 401.18.H of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. If traffic, parking, or delivery issues develop in the immediate area that are
attributable to the proposed use, the Applicant may be required by the City to
implement traffic, parking or delivery control measures as determined by the City.
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10. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent streets
shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
11. All trash and recycling shall be disposed of in the containers provided on site.
Motion carried by quorum vote. 3-0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business:
A. Planning Commission Interviews: City Administrator Rife noted that two applications for
Planning Commission had been received. Acknowledging the challenges in setting the
interviews up, he stated that he will be sending a poll to the Commission to pin down a date
and time for the interviews.
IX. Informational:
X. Adjourn. Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to adjourn at
6:14 p.m. Carried 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Cat—C.
Ju 'e Hultman
B ing Official
Approved: August 14, 2025 (4-0)