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111 Date: January 27, 2026
New Business
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Scott Richards, City Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Conditional Use Permit for a Cannabis Retail Dispensary—Power Plant
Cannabis Shop - 13435 60th Street North
BACKGROUND:
Lauren Weiss of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC (Applicant) has made application for a
Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North. The retail
dispensary will be in the former McCormack's Furniture space,where it is proposed to occupy 4,220
square feet at the front portion of the building. The remaining 10,228 square feet would be available
for other tenants.
The Planning Commission recommended approval.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
• DOES ACTION REQUIRE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS?No
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Report
2. Resolution
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Jacob Rife
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: January 22, 2026
RE: Oak Park Heights — Conditional Use Permit for a Cannabis Retail
Dispensary — Power Plant Cannabis Shop - 13435 60th Street
North — City Council
TPC FILE: 236.02 — 25.08
BACKGROUND
Lauren Weiss of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC (Applicant) has made application
for a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North.
The retail dispensary will be in the former McCormack's Furniture space, where it is
proposed to occupy 4,220 square feet at the front portion of the building. The remaining
10,228 square feet would be available for other tenants.
Section 1413 of the City Code regulates the operation of cannabis and hemp
businesses, and Section 401.18 of the Zoning Ordinance addresses the zoning
requirements for cannabis and hemp business operations.
The Planning Commission, at their January 8, 2026, meeting held a public hearing and
recommended the application for the Conditional Use Permit with conditions. Their
recommendation is reflected in the draft resolution for City Council review.
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Planning Report with Exhibits — December 30, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project narrative is found as Exhibit 1. The introduction to the narrative that
provides an overview is as follows:
Power Plant Cannabis II, LLC respectfully requests the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to establish an Adult Use Cannabis Microbusiness at 13435 60th Street North,
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. The proposed development involves the adaptive reuse
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of a vacant furniture showroom and warehouse located in the B-4 General Business
District, which permits cannabis retail operations with a Conditional Use Permit.
The strategic revitalization will activate +/-4,220 square feet of the existing structure for
cannabis retail use, while reserving over 10,228 square feet for future lease
opportunities, supporting long-term economic growth and diversification.
Regulation of Cannabis Businesses and Hemp Businesses. Section 1413 of the
City Code provides the process and registration of cannabis and hemp businesses. The
application for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC is the fifth submitted and accepted
by the City for Conditional Use Permit review. Section 1413.08 of the City Code limits
the number of cannabis retailer businesses to four. The Conditional Use Permit for the
Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street
North is conditional upon and will be valid only if there are less than four approved and
licensed cannabis retail facilities in the City. Note the proposed condition below.
Access. Currently, the only access to the site is from 60th Street. Most access for
businesses along 60th Street is now from 59th Street. The City will require the Applicant
to construct an access from 59th Street to the driveway along the east side of the
building. This will lessen the likelihood of Power Plant Cannabis customers using the
access drive of the adjacent building at 13481 60th Street North. As a condition of
approval, the Applicant shall provide plans for construction of an access from 59th Street
to the east driveway, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the driveway
prior to opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
The City Council should consider the Conditional Use Permit application for a cannabis
retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North. If the City Council is favorable to the
request, it should consider the following conditions below and in the draft Resolution:
1. The application for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC is the fifth submitted and
accepted by the City for Conditional Use Permit review. Section 1413.08 of the
City Code limits the number of cannabis retailer businesses to four. The
Conditional Use Permit for the Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC cannabis
retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North is conditional upon and will be valid
only if there are less than four approved and licensed cannabis retail facilities in
the City. In other words, one of the first four pre-existing cannabis retailer CUPs
must be either denied by the City or abandoned before a registration will be
allowed for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC. If all four existing CUP
applications with priority ahead of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC become
fully registered, licensed and operational cannabis retailers, then this CUP shall
be automatically revoked on an administrative basis without further action of the
City Council.
2. The business operations shall be limited to retail cannabis product sales with no
growing or manufacturing operations on site.
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3. The business shall not create noise carrying beyond the lot upon which the
business is located as specified in 401.18.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Site Plan and Design Guideline review for changes to the site shall be required
as required by the Zoning Ordinance and determined by the City.
5. The Applicant shall be required to provide plans from a licensed engineer and
construct an ingress/egress driveway from 59tt' Street to the east driveway
adjacent to the building, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the
driveway prior to opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy.
6. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arborist.
7. 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.
8. The business hours of 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.
9. 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.
10.A11 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.
11.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.
12.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.
13. If traffic, parking or delivery issues develop in the immediate area that are
attributable to the proposed use, the Applicant shall be required by the City to
implement traffic, parking or delivery control measures as determined by the
City. Upon the leasing of space in addition to that occupied by Power Plant
Cannabis, the Conditional Use Permit shall be revisited related to parking and
required stalls.
14.Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent
streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
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15.AII trash and recycling shall be stored indoors or in an approved exterior
screened area compliant with the Zoning Ordinance.
16.Any other conditions of the City Council.
C: Julie Hultman
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ENCLOSURE 2
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Jacob Rife
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: December 30, 2025
RE: Oak Park Heights — Conditional Use Permit for a Cannabis Retail
Dispensary — Power Plant Cannabis Shop - 13435 60th Street
North
TPC FILE: 236.02 — 25.08
BACKGROUND
Lauren Weiss of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC (Applicant) has made application
for a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North.
The retail dispensary will be in the former McCormack's Furniture space, where it is
proposed to occupy 4,220 square feet at the front portion of the building. The remaining
10,228 square feet would be available for other tenants.
Section 1413 of the City Code regulates the operation of cannabis and hemp
businesses, and Section 401.18 of the Zoning Ordinance addresses the zoning
requirements for cannabis and hemp business operations.
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative
Exhibit 2: Preliminary License Approval — Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management—August 8, 2025
Exhibit 3: Location Map
Exhibit 4: General Notes (A-100)
Exhibit 5: Architectural Site and Landscape Plan (A-200)
Exhibit 6: Floor Plan (A-201)
Exhibit 7: Life Safety Plan (A202)
Exhibit 8: Exterior Elevations (A-300)
Exhibit 9: Operating Procedures
Exhibit 10: Cannabis Sales Buffer Map —City Wide
Exhibit 11: Section 401.18 — Cannabis Business and Hemp Business Operations -
Zoning Ordinance
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project narrative is found as Exhibit 1. The introduction to the narrative that
provides an overview is as follows:
Power Plant Cannabis II, LLC respectfully requests the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to establish an Adult Use Cannabis Microbusiness at 13435 60th Street North,
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. The proposed development involves the adaptive reuse
of a vacant furniture showroom and warehouse located in the B-4 General Business
District, which permits cannabis retail operations with a Conditional Use Permit.
The strategic revitalization will activate +/-4,220 square feet of the existing structure for
cannabis retail use, while reserving over 10,228 square feet for future lease
opportunities, supporting long-term economic growth and diversification.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Adjacent Uses. Uses adjacent to the subject site include 60th Street/ Highway 36 to
the north, and commercial development to the east, north and west.
Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed
Land Use Map. Use of the site as a retail use is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan.
Zoning. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District. Section 401.301.E.12 of
the Zoning Ordinance lists cannabis retailers as a conditional use in the B-4 District.
Power Plant Cannabis has received preapproval from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management for a microbusiness license. The definition of microbusiness allows for
both growing and sales of cannabis products. The Applicant is requesting only for a
cannabis retail location and no growing operations. A condition will be placed limiting
the allowed use. The criteria for review of a conditional use are found as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Criteria. The conditional use permit criteria, found in Section
401.03.A.7 of the Zoning Ordinance, are found as follows:
1. Relationship to the specific policies and provisions of the municipal comprehensive plan.
2. The conformity with present and future land uses in the area.
3. The environmental issues and geographic area involved.
4. Whether the use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed.
5. The impact on character of the surrounding area.
6. The demonstrated need for such use.
7. Traffic generation by the use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property.
8. The impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets,
and utilities, and the City's service capacity.
9. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e.,
parking, loading, noise, etc.).
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Comment: The Planning Commission should review the above criteria regarding the
request for the conditional use permits with this application. City Staff sees no issues
with the request as proposed.
Regulation of Cannabis Businesses and Hemp Businesses. Section 1413 of the
City Code provides the process and registration of cannabis and hemp businesses.
This is the fifth application for this type of business in the City, and Section 1413.08
limits the number of cannabis businesses to four. If one of the other businesses does
not move forward, or is not approved by the City Council, Power Plant Cannabis may be
granted a Conditional Use Permit approval.
Cannabis Businesses and Hemp Businesses. Section 401.18 of the Zoning
Ordinance provides minimum buffer requirements, hours of operation, and regulations
related to noise, odor, signage, lighting, security, and outdoor use. A review of those
requirements is as follows:
Minimum Buffer Requirements. Section 401.18.A. of the Zoning Ordinance provides the
following buffer requirements:
1. The operation of a cannabis business is prohibited within:
a. One Thousand (1,000) feet of a school property line.
b. Five Hundred (500) feet of a daycare principal building.
c. Five Hundred (500) feet of a residential treatment facility.
d. Five Hundred (500) feet of an attraction within a public park that is
regularly used by minors, including a playground or athletic field.
As measured in a straight line from the closed part of the building or actual leased
space of the Cannabis Business use-principal to the property line to the school, the
closed part of the principal daycare building, residential treatment facility and/or
attraction within a public park.
Comment: The buffer map attached as Exhibit 10 shows that the proposed location
meets all buffering requirements.
Noise. Section 401.18.B of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following requirement:
There shall be no noise carrying beyond a lot upon which a business is located, except
for normal car and pedestrian activity.
Comment: This will be a condition of approval.
Odor. Section 401.18.0 of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following requirement:
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Cannabis Businesses and Hemp Businesses shall be ventilated so that all 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; they shall not produce noxious or dangerous gases or
odors or otherwise create a danger to any person or entity in or near the facilities.
Comment: This will be a condition of approval.
Hours of Operation. Section 401.18.D of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following
requirement:
1. Cannabis businesses are limited to retail sales of cannabis, cannabis flower,
cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer
products between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Comment: The Applicant has included the City hour limitations in the application
materials, and it will be a condition of approval.
Signs. Section 401.18.E of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following requirement:
Cannabis and Hemp Businesses are subject to City Ordinance Section 401.15.G.8.d.1
regulating freestanding signs and are permitted one wall sign subject to the maximum
size and heights of City Ordinance Section 401.15.G.8.d.2.d. All other signs are
prohibited.
Signs shall only contain words and shall not contain or depict a cannabis flower,
cannabis product, hemp edible, hemp derived edible consumer product, or any other
logo, picture, image or symbol intended to denote or suggest cannabis, hemp, or related
paraphernalia. Additionally, a business logo containing the above depictions shall not
be displayed as part of any exterior signage. No products, interior signage,
advertisements or the like attention getting items shall be placed or displayed that may
be visible from the exterior of the Cannabis Business or Hemp Business. This section
shall apply to any and all signs, including temporary, sandwich boards, etc.
Comment: A sign plan is shown on the building elevation diagram. An 80 square foot
wall sign will be added to the front elevation facing 60th Street, and the existing
monument sign of 30 square feet will be utilized. The signs as proposed are compliant
with the regulations. All signage will need to comply with the requirements, and a sign
permit will be required. This will be a condition of approval.
Lighting. Section 401.18.F of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following requirement:
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.
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Comment. A lighting plan has been provided in the project narrative. All light fixtures
shall be full cut off and consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it
relates to lighting requirements. This will be a condition of approval.
Security. Section 401.18.G of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following requirement:
Any security bars, gates or grills shall be retractable, shall remain open and retracted
when the Cannabis or Hemp business is open to the public or otherwise in operation
and shall not be installed on the exterior of the building.
Comment. The project narrative and the operating plan discuss the security plan for the
business. The security plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Police
Chief and will be a condition of approval.
Outdoor Use. Section 401.18.H of the Zoning Ordinance provides the following
requirement:
All uses and activity shall be conducted indoors, with no storage or activity allowed.
Comment. This will be a condition of approval.
Site Plan/Design Guidelines Review. At this time the Applicant is proposing minor
changes to the site plan and building. The project narrative includes the planned
building and site enhancements:
• Preservation of the existing building envelope with updated exterior colors and
fresh paint to improve curb appeal.
• Installation of new landscaping around the existing monument sign and (2) new
street trees along 60th Street North. The (3) three existing trees along 50th
Street North are to be preserved.
• Enhanced security infrastructure includes cameras, building lighting and
controlled access to the building.
• The existing paving areas and monument sign will remain. Parking will be
restriped according to current ordinance requirement.
The only significant change to the site will be the addition of the trees and landscaping
around the monument sign. The landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval
of the City Arborist. The existing parking lot and access drives will remain, and the lot
will be restriped.
The building will be updated with new paint for the brick and wood siding at the
entrance, and a new shipping and receiving door will be added on the east elevation.
The glass windows into the showroom will be covered with an opaque mylar film. The
changes to the building are consistent with the Design Guidelines.
Access. Currently, the only access to the site is from 60th Street. Most access for
businesses along 60th Street is now from 59th Street. The City will require the Applicant
to construct an access from 59th Street to the driveway along the east side of the
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building. This will lessen the likelihood of Power Plant Cannabis customers using the
access drive of the adjacent building at 13481 60th Street North. As a condition of
approval, the Applicant shall provide plans for construction of an access from 59th Street
to the east driveway, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the driveway
prior to opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy.
Parking. Section 401.15.F.9 of the Zoning Ordinance requires one spaces per each
400 square feet of floor area for a building for a retail use. The parking calculation for
this site is as follows:
4,220 square feet x .9 = 3,798 square feet /400 = 9 Stalls
The proposed retail portion of the building requires nine stalls. The site currently has 11
parking spaces. In that no changes are to be made to the parking lot other than repair
and restriping, no process is required. The Applicant has provided preliminary plans to
increase the parking at the rear of the structure when that space is leased. Site Plan
review would be required at that time.
Grading and Drainage. There will be no change to the grading and drainage of the
site.
Utilities. There will be no impact on the utilities of the site. No review by the City
Engineer is required.
Mechanical Equipment. There will be no alteration of the building mechanical
equipment to accommodate this use.
Trash/Recycling. The Applicant shall indicate how trash storage and recycling is
handled at this site.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
Subject to the preceding review, City staff recommends the Planning Commission
consider the Conditional Use Permit application for a cannabis retail dispensary at
13435 60th Street North, subject to the following conditions:
1. The application for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC is the fifth submitted and
accepted by the City for Conditional Use Permit review. Section 1413.08 of the
City Code limits the number of cannabis retailer businesses to four. The
Conditional Use Permit for the Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC cannabis
retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North is conditional upon and will be valid
only if there are less than four approved and licensed cannabis retail facilities in
the City. In other words, one of the first four pre-existing cannabis retailer CUPs
must be either denied by the City or abandoned before a registration will be
allowed for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC. If all four existing CUP
applications with priority ahead of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC become
fully registered, licensed and operational cannabis retailers, then this CUP shall
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be automatically revoked on an administrative basis without further action of the
City Council.
2. The business operations shall be limited to retail cannabis product sales with no
growing or manufacturing operations on site.
3. The business shall not create noise carrying beyond the lot upon which the
business is located as specified in 401.18.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Site Plan and Design Guideline review for changes to the site shall be required
as required by the Zoning Ordinance and determined by the City.
5. The Applicant shall be required to provide plans from a licensed engineer and
construct an ingress/egress driveway from 59th Street to the east driveway
adjacent to the building, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the
driveway prior to opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy.
6. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arborist.
7. 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.
8. The business hours of 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.
9. 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.
10.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.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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
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implement traffic, parking or delivery control measures as determined by the
City.
14.Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent
streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
15.All trash and recycling shall be stored indoors or in an approved exterior
screened area compliant with the Zoning Ordinance.
16.Any other conditions of City Staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council.
C: Julie Hultman
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EXHIBIT 1
Power Plant Cannabis II, LLC., a Minnesota limited liability company
Lauren Weiss as majority partner& Omar Salah as minority partner& lease permit
Conditional Use Permit for Cannabis Retail Dispensary
13435 60th Street North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Project Narrative:
Power Plant Cannabis II, LLC., respectfully requests the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
establish an Adult Use Cannabis Microbusiness at 13435 60'h Street North, Oak Park Heights,
Minnesota. The proposed development involves the adaptive reuse of a vacant furniture
showroom and warehouse located in the B-4 General Business District, which permits cannabis
retail operations with the Conditional Use Permit.
The strategic revitalization will activate +/-4,220 square feet of the existing structure for
cannabis retail use, while reserving over 19,000 square feet for future lease opportunities,
supporting long-term economic growth and diversification.
Planned Building and Site Enhancements
• Preservation of the existing building envelope with updated exterior colors and fresh
paint to improve curb appeal.
• Installation of new landscaping around the existing monument sign and (2) new street
trees along 60'h Street North. The (3) existing trees along 50" Street North are to be
preserved.
• Enhanced security infrastructure includes cameras, building lighting and controlled
access to the building.
• The existing paving areas and monument sign will remain. Parking will be restriped
according to current ordinance requirement.
Hours of Operation
The dispensary will operate Monday through Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm.
Noise and Odor Mitigation
All operations will occur indoors. The facility will utilize MERV-13 HEPA and activated carbon
filtration systems, maintain negative air pressure, ensure all exhaust air passes through odor-
control filters. Daily odor checks will be conducted, and mitigation actions documented. A
generator will be located onsite to power the filtration system during an outage.
Staffing and Employment
The dispensary anticipated employing between thirty (30) to fifty (50) individuals, prioritizing
local hires from Oak Park Heights and the surrounding areas. Roles will include retail
associates, inventory managers, and security personnel. All employees will undergo OCM-
approved training and background checks.
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Customer Transactions and Cash Management
• All patrons must present a valid identification verifying their age of twenty-one or over
(21+), before entering the sales floor.
• Transactions will be logged in the METRC seed-to-sale system.
• Cash will be managed via a Brinks CompuSafe Series 4 smart save with daily deposits
and armored car pickups.
• Digital payment options will be offered where permitted.
Security Plan
• Continuous twenty-four-seven (24/7) video surveillance of all interior and exterior areas
where cannabis, currency, patrons or employees are present.
• Panic buttons at point-of-sale stations.
• Motion detection and intrusion alarms connected to central monitoring.
• All doors are to be equipped with commercial-grade locks and remote access control.
• Opaque mylar film applied to storefront glazing into the sales floor.
• Security personnel on-site during operating hours
Operations and Compliance
• All cannabis products sourced from OCM-licensed suppliers.
• Inventory tracked via METRC system with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
• Secure vault storage in compliance with UL TL-30 standards.
• Display products limited to compliant samples; all products are to be secured nightly.
• No on-site consumption of any cannabis or tobacco products permitted.
Community Engagement
• Annual community meetings to discuss operations and gather feedback.
• Dedicated community liaison and hotline to promptly address residents' concerns or
questions.
• Commitment to responsible retail practices and neighborhood integration.
This proposal represents a responsible, community-focused investment in Oak Park Heights,
bringing renewed retail energy, economic opportunity, and thoughtful design to an underutilized
site.
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Oak Park Heights Conditional Use Permit Findings Analysis (City Code Section
401.03.C):
The following findings and analysis regarding Conditional Use Permit information requirements
provided for Planning Commission and City Council Consideration.
A. Site Development Plan
Applicant Response: This proposal reuses an existing building within the B-4
General Business District. No new structures are proposed; all improvements are
interior or cosmetic exterior upgrades.
1. Location of all buildings on lots including both existing and proposed
structures.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. No new structures are
proposed, the existing building envelope is to be reused.
2. Location of all adjacent buildings located within three hundred fifty(350) feet
of the exterior boundaries of the property in question.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Adjacent commercial
structures are shown on the plan.
3. Location and number of existing and proposed parking spaces.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Existing parking lot
remains; restriping is proposed for a total of eleven (11) spaces,
including one (1) ADA-compliant space.
4. Vehicular circulation
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Existing vehicular
circulation remains largely unchanged.
5. Architectural elevations (type and materials used in all external surface).
a. Refer to Exterior Elevations, sheet A-300. Existing metal siding and
brick will be painted. Standing seam metal roof retained along with
storefront glazing which will be treated with an opaque mylar film.
6. Location and type of all proposed lighting.
a. Refer to lighting notes on sheet A-200. New wall-mounted LED
fixtures will provide energy-efficient illumination, shielded and
downcast per ordinance.
7. Curb cuts, driveways, number of parking spaces.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Existing curb cuts and
driveways remain; no changes are proposed.
8. Site Plan details such as trash receptacles.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Existing site features
remain. No changes are proposed.
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B. Dimensioned Plan
Applicant Response: All work occurs within the existing building envelope. No
exterior expansion is proposed.
1. Lot dimensions and area.
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Lot dimensions remain
unchanged. Site area remains 1.1 Acres in accordance with Oak Park
Heights Tax Assessor.
2. Dimensions of proposed and existing structures.
a. Existing building footprint is retained.
3. Location and number of existing and proposed parking spaces
a. Refer to Architectural Site Plan, sheet A-200. Eleven (11) spaces are
proposed based on restriping.
4. Setbacks of all buildings located on property in question.
a. Existing building unchanged with no exterior expansion. All existing
setbacks to remain.
5. Proposed setbacks.
a. No changes. Existing setbacks maintained.
6. Sanitary sewer and water plans with estimated use per day.
C. Existing connections remain; estimated daily flows are expected to be consistent with
commercial use.
D. Grading Plan
Applicant Response: No exterior grading changes are proposed. All
improvements are interior.
E. Landscape Plan
Applicant Response: Refer to Architectural Site & Landscape Plan, sheet A-200.
Two (2) new street trees and ornamental shrubs are proposed. Three (3) existing
trees preserved.
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Oak Park Heights Cannabis Business and Hemp Business Operations Findings Analysis
(City Code Section 401.18):
A. Minimum buffer requirements.
a. Location meets buffer requirements: outside 1,000 feet of schools and 500 feet of
daycares, public parks and residential treatment facilities. A buffer map has been
attached to this letter.
B. Noise.
a. Noice is limited to typical retail activities. No outdoor operations to occur.
C. Odor.
a. HEPA and activated carbon filtration systems are proposed. Negative air
pressure shall be maintained; exhaust air filtered prior to discharge to mitigate
any unwanted odors.
D. Hours of operation.
a. 10:00am to 9:00pm daily, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 342.27, subd.7.
E. Signs.
a. Existing monument sign shall be reused. New wall signage shall be compliant
with City ordinance and applied for separately.
F. Lighting.
a. Wall-mounted LED fixtures, shielded and downcast per ordinance with motion
sensors for security.
G. Security.
a. 24/7 video surveillance is proposed with biometric access control; panic buttons;
intrusion alarms; security personnel on-site during all hours of operation
H. Outdoor use.
a. All operations shall occur indoors. No outdoor consumption or storage.
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EXHIBIT 02
From: <OCM NOREPLYAaccela.com>
Date: Fri, Aug 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Subject: Congratulations on receiving preliminary license approval for MICRO-A25-
000462
To: <micci@mj_weisslaw.com>
Dear Applicant,
We are pleased to inform you that you have received preliminary license
approval. Please note that you have 18 months to obtain a cannabis business license
upon receiving this notification.
A notice of preliminary approval is intended to demonstrate an applicant's preparedness
and qualifications on the pathway to licensure and can be a tool utilized for securing
funds, receiving local approvals, and preparing to be in full compliance.
Please be aware this notice does not convey license approval. Your application is
moving forward, but you are not yet authorized to conduct any of the activities for any
license type. To continue the process and receive your license, you must first complete
the following steps:
1. Engage with local governments. Begin discussions with your local
government early to understand and meet all local requirements, including
zoning, any necessary conditional use permits, building/fire code inspections,
and retail registration (if applicable, and see below). You must secure a physical
location that complies with local zoning ordinances and update your application
documents showing you are compliant with all local requirements. You are
strongly encouraged to engage with local governments at the earliest stage
possible before you invest in any location in order to understand what a local
government may require for your business to operate in their jurisdiction.
2. Submit final documents. Preliminarily approved applicants will submit final
application materials to OCM when they can demonstrate compliance with all
applicable rules. The materials include details about the site location, final
operational documentation, and documentation of any ownership changes, and
are referred to as final plans of record. Links to complete online fillable forms that
will make up your final plans of record are
at: https://mn.govlocm/businesses/licensing/final-plan-of-record jsp. Preliminarily
approved applicants should not complete site registration until they have
received confirmation that they have met all applicable requirements for local
zoning approval, are compliant with state fire and building codes, and if
applicable, and are less than 90 days from being able to open their doors.
3. Once you have completed and submitted the online forms, you will receive
PDFs of your final plans of record via email that must be uploaded to the Office
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of Cannabis Management (OCM) through Accela. OCM will forward your
application to the local government indicated on your application.
4. Local government zoning compliance certification. Local governments
have 30 days to certify that your application complies with zoning and land use
ordinances. Important: be sure to engage early with your local government so
that you understand their timelines and process for local zoning compliance
certification. OCM recommends that preliminarily approved applicants wait until
all the required items for local approval have been met with their local
government before they submit their site registration. These requirements may
include conditional use permits (CUPs), fire/building code inspections, and local
retail registration. Additionally, be sure to remain in close communication with the
local government to ensure that they are prepared to review your application.
Please review the guidance for local governments regarding zoning compliance
certification located here: https //mn qov/ocm/local-governments/locallovs.isp for
awareness on what local governments will be required to complete for this
stage.
5. Site inspection. After receiving local zoning compliance certification, OCM
will schedule a pre-opening site inspection to verify that your physical location
complies with all applicable laws and rules.
6. Pay license fee. Upon a successful site inspection, you will be able to pay the
required license fee through Accela. Once payment is received, OCM will issue
your cannabis business license with the appropriate endorsements.
Important note: Local Retail Registration (only for license types engaging in retail
direct to consumers)
If your license involves retail sales, you must obtain a local retail registration —in
addition to your cannabis business license - from your local government before
commencing any retail sales. Per a new law change effective May 2025, local
governments are allowed to issue retail registration to an applicant with either
preliminary approval status or a cannabis business license. Please engage with your
local government early to understand the approval process for local retail registrations
which is determined by each local government.
The licensing guidebook detailing the above steps is available on the OCM licensing
webpage; please review the information carefully. The guidebook contains important
information about how to successfully complete the licensing process and also includes
several suggestions about working on securing local approvals for zoning compliance
and local retail registration. The From Start to License. Your Path to Cannabis Licensing
in Minnesota graphic provides an overview of licensing steps. You should also
review Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342 and the Rules Relating to Adult-Use
Cannabis for more information about all statutory requirements.
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Important Note on Ownership Changes, Endorsement Changes and Trade Name
Registration Changes:
Minnesota law only allows for licenses to be transferred. However, the prohibition on
pre-licensure transfer does not mean that an applicant cannot make changes to their
ownership structure. There are different requirements for changing ownership of a
business, depending on if the changes are being made prior to obtaining a cannabis
business license, or if they are being made after a license has been issued.
By statute, applicants cannot transfer ownership of their application before receiving a
license. This means that a preliminarily approved applicant cannot sell the majority
ownership interest to a third party.
However, qualified and preliminarily approved applicants can make changes to their
ownership structure pre-licensure, so long as they do not do any of the following:
• Make any transfer of an ownership interest that changes the individual that
holds a majority ownership interest of the cannabis business.
Make any change of ownership or control that requires a new business
registration with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Make any transfer of ownership that causes a social equity classified
application to no longer qualify as a social equity application.
Add any owners that are ineligible to hold a cannabis license based on criminal
or civil offense history.
Create any ownership structure that is in violation of the true party of interest
provisions contained in Minnesota Statutes section 342 185.
Note that it is the applicant's responsibility to maintain compliance with ownership
structure requirements in Minnesota Statutes, sections 342.14, 342.15, 342.16, 342.17,
and 342.185 and failure to do so will result in your application not proceeding.
While an applicant can make changes to their ownership group prior to licensure, OCM
will only review changes to your ownership once the site registration is submitted in your
application. Site registration is the step you take when your business is ready to
operate. This step is when your business demonstrates compliance with all applicable
rules and regulations, and you alert OCM of the local jurisdiction in which you intend to
operate.
When an applicant starts the site registration process, they will need to upload the
change of ownership documents into Accela along with their final plans of record. The
link to the change of ownership documents is located
at: https //mn.gov/ocm/businesses/licensinq/final-plan-of-record.jsp under the
section Change of Ownership and Control. OCM will not review any changes to the
ownership group until an applicant is ready to become operational and has submitted
their final plans of record and site registration. Additional information on change of
business ownership and control can be found on the OCM website.
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An applicant can change endorsements at the time of site registration. Once an
inspection has taken place, OCM will verify which endorsements have passed
inspection. Endorsements may change after licensure but will require a new site
registration, final plans of record and inspection.
OCM does not provide legal or business advice. To the extent that you feel you may
need such services, you are encouraged to seek those out independently. Starting any
business, including a cannabis business, carries risk, and you should never invest more
than you are willing to lose.
Visit mn.qov/ocm for more information and resources. If you have questions related to
your application, please contact the Licensing Division
at ocm.licensinqastate.mn.us. When contacting the licensing email, please include
your application number at the beginning of the email subject line followed by the topic
(example: Application Number— Background Check).
Again, congratulations on reaching this milestone in your ongoing efforts to secure a
cannabis business license.
Thank you,
Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management
ocm.licensinqastate.mn.us
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Operating Procedures
Applicant Power Plant Cannabis Shop II LLC submits the following operating procedures and
protocols addressing its business plan to operate a cannabis retail dispensary. The plan expressed
below goes beyond the minimum standard and includes its sales strategy, sales and patron
management, inventory controls, record keeping policies, METRC interaction procedures and
product storage mandates and testing protocols.
SALES STRATEGY
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
The company's sales and distribution policies, detailed below, describe how to ensure that no
unlawful sales transactions are permitted or tolerated by the retail facility. Protocols have been
established to ensure the retail facility will not display excessive amounts of each product offered
for sale and that products are displayed in accordance with best practice and local and state
guidelines. Required identification verification measures are addressed in company policies and
procedures, and prohibited transactions are comprehensively described. Additional measures
address delivery sales, preparation of taxes, and sales accounting. The Retail Center Manager is
assigned oversight responsibilities for ensuring the accuracy and maintenance of all sales records.
DAILY DISTRIBUTION PROCESSES
At the start of each business day, employees will arrive at the facility and check in with the
supervisor on duty. Each employee will clock in for his/her scheduled shift and proceed with
normal business operations. Employees will be assigned open and closing responsibilities, as well
as specific tasks and other business-critical processes,to be completed during each shift.
OPENING RESPONSIBILITIES
The daily responsibilities for preparing the facility to open each day will consist of the following:
• Balancing and assigning cash drawers to each point-of-sale system terminal.
• Inventory management.
o Recording beginning daily inventory on log sheets and in BiotrackTHC.
o Manager verification that inventory is correct.
o Assessment of inventory levels relative to forecasted sales.
• Ensuring there are sufficient amounts of Products available for sale during the shift and
the next day.
CLOSING RESPONSIBILITIES
The daily responsibilities for closing the facility and securing products for safe storage through
the night will consist of the following:
• Closing and balancing the point-of-sale system.
• Balancing and reconciling cash.
• Managing inventory:
o Recording ending daily inventory on log sheets and in the BioTrackTHC.
o Manager verification that inventory quantities are correct.
• Reconciling inventory—if there is a discrepancy, management will determine havetg1 or 144
proceed and report.
• Securing the facility for nightly closure.
• Preparation for next business day, including product availability relative to patron
demand.
SALES AND PATRON MANAGEMENT
The Retail Center Manager is responsible for all sale transactions in the retail center. The Retail
Center Manager must ensure all employees working in the retail facility are properly trained on all
operating procedures. The retail center will not be open or in operation unless the Retail Center
Manager, security officer, and one employee are on the premises and directly supervising the
activity within the facility.At all other times,the retail facility will be closed and properly secured.
PATRON CHECKIN
All new patrons will complete a new patron intake process and be offered educational information
on cannabis products. All verified patrons will be documented in BioTrackTHC to ensure
compliance with patron management, inventory, and tracking policies.
PATRON IDENTIFICATION CARDS
No employee will complete a sales transaction for a patron if his/her information is not current
and verified.
IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED
Immediately upon entry to the premises,all patrons and legal caregivers must present to the Patron
Associate valid proof of identification, such a driver's license.Acceptable IDs are limited to:
• A driver's license;
• A government-issued identification card;
• A military identification card; or
• A passport.
PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
The company employees may not:
Open or operate the retail center without the appropriate staff on site. The Retail
center Manager will be on the premises and directly supervising activity within the
facility. At all other times,the retail center will be closed and properly secured.
• Permit any other third party to sell any items on site.
• Allow approved cannabis products to be vaporized or consumed on the premises of a retail
center.
• Dispense approved cannabis products to anyone other than a verified patron.
• Open cannabis products packaging.
• Allow anyone in the secured dispensing area who is not expressly authorized to be in the
dispensing area.
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NO UNLAWFUL TRANSACTIONS
In accordance with state laws and regulations, the company will ensure that no unlawful sales
transactions are permitted or tolerated. No sales or distribution of cannabis products to non-
verified patrons may ever occur.
NO SUSPECTED DIVERSION ALLOWED
Employees must refuse to sell cannabis products to a patron they suspect may be diverting such
products and notify the Security Director immediately.
REFUSAL OF SALE
Any employee may refuse to dispense products to a patron or his/her authorized caregiver if, in
the opinion of the employee,the patron or the public would be placed at risk.
COMPLETING THE SALE
After verifying the patron's information,the employee will check BioTrackTHC and the METRC
system to determine the quantity of cannabis products the patron is allowed to purchase.
PRICING
The company will provide its cannabis products at the lowest possible cost to patrons while
observing its fiduciary responsibilities. Prices will be easily available and transparent to patrons
and will not change without reasonable notice. The company will maintain a detailed accounting
of all costs that were included to arrive at its proposed price, including but not limited to its fixed
and variable costs such as materials and services; direct labor; and indirect costs. Furthermore,
those patrons which are considered to be below the poverty line will be afforded additional
discounts so that they may continue to safely access their medicine.
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INVENTORY CONTROL
BioTrackTHC, the inventory management software to be utilized in the retail facility, enables us
to collect,store,and retrieve all data and activity.Additionally,it also will monitor inventory levels
in real-time.All inventory records,patron records,recall reports,sales/transaction records,product
disposal records, and all scanned documents can be accessed at any time (real time), either in-
system or through the report creation tool.Though system actions can be adjusted or voided, at no
time is any data ever fully deleted as BioTrackTHC maintains a log of every action, including
adjustments and voids, so that the entire history of the system may be reconstructed. The
availability and reportability of the system data enables the said entity to produce any information
necessary for an inspection.
The Chief Operating Officer is assigned responsibility for the oversight of all inventory
management activities and for implementing and enforcing the store's policies and procedures.All
managers will work collaboratively to ensure that inventory is tracked from seed to sale, counted
and recorded at required intervals, and that any discrepancies are reported to the appropriate
authorities.
The company's BioTrackTHC inventory management and point of sale systems will be accurate
and capable of producing, upon request, reports on all cannabis and products in production,
finished and stored. Cycle counts are required and will be recorded in the inventory log. Required
shift, daily,weekly,monthly, semi-annual,and annual inventory counts in the retail center will be
executed.All inventory policies and procedures relevant to the acquisition,receipt and distribution
of cannabis are comprehensively addressed.
Discrepancies identified during inventory counts that are not due to documented causes will be
reported to the Chief Operating Officer and the causes will be investigated. Any suspected cases
of diversion, theft, loss, and any criminal action involving the company or an employee will be
reported to the Chief Operating Officer.The Chief Operating Officer will also report any verifiable
incident of theft or loss of cannabis to the Minnesota OCM, the State Police and local law
enforcement within 24 hours of incident.
Pursuant to OCM Rules, all transactions including, but not limited to, current inventory must be
entered into the statewide monitoring system.These records will be maintained and made available
to the OCM upon request.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INVENTORY CONTROL
• The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for oversight of all inventory management and
control.
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• The Chief Operating Officer shall designate in writing an employee who has oversight of
the inventory control system for each licensed company facility under the Inventory
Manager's supervision.
• Unless otherwise designated by the Chief Operating Officer, each unit manager is
responsible for the accurate recording of all inventory transactions in their unit.
INVENTORY LIMITS
• The Chief Operating Officer must ensure the cumulative inventory cannabis products are
maintained in accordance with regulations.
• Beginning inventories for each unit shall be established based on demand projected in the
business plan of company.
• Inventory limits shall be adjusted by the Chief Operating Officer in coordination with the unit
managers to anticipate future inventory needs.
REAL-TIME INVENTORY REQUIRED
• The Inventory Manager, in coordination with the unit managers, is responsible for the accurate
real time reporting of cannabis inventory.
• The system utilized reports daily beginning and ending inventory including:
1. Cannabis flower ready for dispensing;
2. Cannabis Derivative Products(i.e. processed cannabis products such as edibles,
vapes and concentrates) for dispensing;
3. All damaged, defective, expired or contaminated cannabis and Derivative
Products awaiting disposal;
4. Acquisitions;
5. Sales;
6. Disbursements; and
7. Disposals of unusable, returned, or recalled cannabis.
INVENTORY CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
o The Chief Operating Officer in coordination with the Inventory Manager and unit
managers shall regularly conduct inventory reviews and comprehensive inventories of all
cannabis and cannabis products in production, finished and stored.
o The Quality Assurance Officer will recommend and help implement quality control
measures for receiving.
o A seed-to-sale methodology must be utilized by the company at all times.
o The Chief Operating Officer shall make all necessary changes to procedures and re-train
personnel immediately upon discovering a problem with inventory management
procedures.
o Each unit manager shall maintain an inventory log to record:
1. The date of an inventory process;
2. A Summary of the inventory findings;and
3. The names,signatures and titles ofthe individuals who conducted the inventory.
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INVENTORY RECORDKEEPING
• The Inventory Manager must oversee the documentation of all inventory procedures in
coordination with the unit managers to be reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer.
• The company will utilize a cloud-based document management system and server-based
inventory control system,BioTrackTHC.
• All inventory documentation required must be retained for at least two years.
• Records will be made available to the OCM upon request as required.
RECEIVING CANNABIS AND CANNABIS DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
• Immediately upon arrival to the facility, two employees, designated by the retail center
manager as able to receive inventory, must re-weigh, re-inventory and account for on video
and in the inventory system all cannabis and cannabis derivative products.
• Containers should be physically examined for evidence of tampering.
• Any products that show evidence of tampering or that are not accompanied by the appropriate
documentation must be rejected and may not be received into inventory.
• The unit manager must be notified immediately of any shipment refused or that needs to be
returned.
• Each employee must confirm by signature the accuracy of the delivery invoice, identification
numbers,number of containers,the total inventory count received and the accuracy of the entry
of the inventory into the BioTrackTHC inventory management system or point of sales system.
• All cannabis products must be accompanied,at a minimum,by the name and license number of
the cultivation facility,the lot number, net weight,associated laboratory test results, and a list
of all pesticides applied to the product.
DISCREPANCIES
• Any discrepancy must be reported to the unit manager immediately to be investigated and
resolved with the originator of the shipment.
• Unresolved discrepancies must be reported to the Inventory Manager as required by the
company's recordkeeping policies and procedures.
RECEIVING PRODUCT INTO THE POINT-OF-SALE SYSTEM
• Receipt of cannabis and Derivative Products will be recorded in the inventory control system.
• The following information will be recorded:
1. A description of the cannabis flower and Derivative Products acquired,
including the amount, strain and batch number and all testing data provided;
2. The name and identification number of the license of the facility shipping the
cannabis flower and Derivative Products;
3. The name and identification card number of the employee delivering the
cannabis flower and Derivative Products;
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4. The name and identification card number of the employee receiving the
cannabis flower and Derivative Products on behalf of the unit;and
5. The date of acquisition.
6. Any other information required by the OCM's Rules.
• When receiving ingestible Derivative Products, the following information will also be
recorded:
1. A description of the ingestible Derivative Products received including all
testing data provided;
2. The total estimated cannabinoid content and batch number of cannabis
materials used in the edible Derivative Products;
3. The name and identification number of the license of the facility shipping the
Derivative Products;
4. The name and identification card number of the employee delivering the
Derivative Products;
5. The name and identification card number of the employee receiving the
Derivative Products on behalf of the unit;and the date of acquisition.
6. Any other information required by the OCM's Rules.
INVENTORY COUNTS
Cycle Counts Required
• The Retail center Manager shall direct the Inventory manager to perform inventory counts on a
regular basis utilizing a cycle count method.
• A cycle count requires the inventory manager perform a complete count of the inventory over
a period of time counting inventory groups (i.e. packaged flower, bulk flower, edibles, vapes,
topicals, concentrates, etc.) individually.
• The Inventory manager shall ensure that cycle counts are completed on schedule with minimal
possible impact on regular operations.
• The same employees shall be assigned to recurring inventory groups whenever possible.
• However, employees should not consistently be responsible for one inventory area.
• The Inventory manager must review any discrepancies and approve all inventory management
system adjustments.
• Discrepancies identified during inventory, diversion, theft, loss and any criminal action
involving company or an employee must be reported to the Chief Operating Officer, Law
enforcement and the OCM in accordance with the company's recordkeeping policies.
• All counts must be recorded in an inventory log and entered into the inventory management
system or point of sale system immediately if counted on paper or by recording device.
Required Counts in the Retail Center
• Shift counts-cannabis flower,derivative products in sales area,as well as cash drawer count
and detailed report on credit cards and cashless ATMs, if applicable
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• Daily counts—cannabis flower and derivative products in sales area
• Weekly counts—bulk cannabis flower and derivative products in storage
• Monthly counts—complete inventory
• Semi-annual counts—complete inventory and with second count
• Annual counts - complete inventory and with second count witnessed by the Inventory
Manager
REPORTING
Inventory Discrepancies
• If the Inventory manager identifies a reduction in the amount of cannabis in the inventory of
the retail center not due to documented causes, it will be reported to the Retail center manager
and Chief Operating Officer.
• The Inventory Manager,in coordination with the Retail center manager,shall determine where
the loss has occurred and take and document corrective action.
• If the reduction in the amount of cannabis in the inventory is due to suspected criminal activity
by an employee, the Chief Operating Officer shall report the employee to the OCM as well as
to the appropriate law enforcement agencies as required by OCM rules.
Theft and Loss
• If any loss or theft is verified, it will be documented by the Chief Operating Officer and
reported to the local enforcement agency and the OCM as necessary.
• Documentation of the theft or loss will be maintained for at least two years and provided to
law enforcement or the OCM upon request.
RECORDKEEPING
The company's recordkeeping policies and procedures ensure the maintenance of true, complete,
and current records that will be available for inspection by the OCM upon request.The retail center
Manager is responsible for recordkeeping at the retail center level.
Provisions are established to ensure confidentiality and prevent the disclosure of information about
verified patrons, designated legal representatives, and employees. All patron records will be
handled with the utmost confidentiality in a manner similar to protected ems. Measures for
addressing and reporting any loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to Marihuana
Products are detailed in the recordkeeping policies and procedures.
SALES RECORDS
The retail center Manager is responsible for true and accurate records entered and maintained in the
BioTrackTHC system.All sales records must record the price of all products sold and comply with
all recordkeeping policies and procedures, as well as the OCM's regulations.
The company will allow OCM's authorized representative to examine records that formedthe basis
for pricing,including books,records,documents,and other types of factual information that inform
an adequate evaluation of the cost of goods sold.
Sales records will indicate the name of the verified patron or designated legal representative to
whom Marihuana Product(s) has been dispensed. A record of all approved Marihuana Products
that have been dispensed must be filed electronically with the OCM's registry, klibiArbgi4
transmission format acceptable to the OCM, immediately after the Marihuana Product was
dispensed to the verified patron or designated legal representative.
REPORTING OF RECORDS INCIDENTS
Any loss or unauthorized alteration of records at the retail center related to Marihuana Products,
verified patrons, designated legal representatives, or employees will be reported to the Security
Director immediately. The Security Director will report any such incident to the Patron Care
Director, OCM, and law enforcement as necessary.
POINT OF SALE SYSTEM
All inventory and sales will be tracked and reported directly into the BioTrackTHC traceability
software platform. This will enable the company to maintain sufficient control over sales and to
prevent unlawful sales or sales over established purchase limits.
RECEIPTS
The employee conducting the sale will provide to the verified patron or designated legal
representative a receipt,which will state:the name,address,and registry identification number for
the company;the name and registry identification number of the verified patron and the designated
legal representative (if any); the date and time of the sale; any recommendation or limitation by
the practitioner as to the form or forms of cannabis or dosage for the verified patron; and the forms
and the quantities of Marihuana Product dispensed.The company will retain a copy of the registry
identification card and the receipt for five years.
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TAXES AND SALES ACCOUNTING
All sales transactions will be subject to applicable sales tax and excise tax rates. The proper sales
tax rates will be programmed into each point-of-sale system to ensure taxes are being collected. It
is the responsibility of the Retail center Manager to ensure the proper collection of taxes on all
taxable products sold in the dispensing facility for the jurisdiction.
BUSINESS RECORDS
In addition to inventory related information,our system is designed to collect data associated with
business management including assets, liabilities, monetary transactions, and the like.
CUSTOMER RECORDS
In addition to maintaining inventory records,we will also use the internal POS system to maintain
customer records, including hire date, registration card ID number, date of birth, address,
fingerprints,resume,and photographs as well as information regarding training and completion of
required human resources documents.
SECURITY RECORDS
Video recordings will be maintained onsite for a minimum of two years. The recordings will be
maintained within a locked cabinet in a designated limited access area(e.g.,the security room,the
Retail center Manager's office).
RETENTION
As described above, all required records will be retained and stored for a minimum of two (2)
years from the date of the document on secure servers and/or in locked cabinets with access limited
to the appropriate personnel.
We will make available all books and records to OCM or its authorized representatives for
monitoring,on-site inspection,and audit purposes,including but not limited to periodic inspections
and/or evaluations of facilities, methods, procedures, materials, staff and equipment to assess
compliance with requirements set forth in the program rules.
CANNABIS PRODUCT STORAGE
The BioTrackTHC software will be used to document cannabis and Derivative Products in storage.
Product storage requirements established by the company are thoroughly addressed,with measures
included to ensure adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, humidity, space, and equipment.
Separate areas for storage of cannabis that is outdated, damaged, deteriorated, mislabeled, or
contaminated,or whose containers or packaging have been opened or breached,are also designated
within the secured area.
All cannabis products will be stored in the climate-controlled,digitally monitored vault.The vault
room is engineered in conjunction with leading security services vendors and industry consultants.
The considerable space is necessary to safeguard large amounts of medicine and a refrigerator that
houses cannabis infused products. In addition to being guarded by biometric locks, keypad access
codes, security clearances, and digital inventory logs, the vault is monitored 24 hours a day by
remote access camera monitors.
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The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining
storage area procedures for the retail center that ensure compliance with required processes
contained herein.The retail center manager is responsible for establishing control areasor systems
to prevent product contamination during the transfer of product to and from the secured storage
area to the sales area.
It is established that all storage areas will be maintained in a clean and orderly condition, free from
infestation by pests of any kind and in accordance with security requirements established by the
company. All safes, vaults, and any other equipment or areas used for the packaging or storage of
cannabis and Derivative Products will be securely locked and protected from entry at all times.
Surveillance camera(s)will be pointed directly at storage areas with an unobstructed field of view.
General Storage Requirements
The Chief Operating Officer, in coordination with the retail center manager and quality control
unit, is responsible for ensuring compliance of all storage areas.
o All cannabis and cannabis derivative products must be stored in an enclosed and locked
facility where no toxic or flammable materials are kept.
o Adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, humidity, space, and equipment must be
provided in all cannabis and cannabis product storage areas with oversight by the quality
control unit.
o Separate areas for storage of cannabis that is outdated, damaged, deteriorated,mislabeled,
or contaminated, or whose containers or packaging have been opened or breached, until
such products are destroyed must be provided.
o All storage areas must be maintained in clean and orderly condition.
o All storage areas must be kept free from infestation by insects, rodents, birds, and pests of
any kind.
o All storage areas must be maintained in accordance with security policies and procedures.
Secure Product Storage Required
The Retail center Manager in coordination with the Director of Security and the Patron Care
Director shall be responsible for monitoring and restricting access to secure storage of cannabis.
The Retail center manager shall develop, implement, and maintain storage area procedures that
ensure the following processes:
o All cannabis on display or in the process of preparation, packaging, transport, or analysis
must be housed and stored in such a manner as to prevent diversion,theft, or loss.
o Any cannabis items must be accessible only to the minimum number of specifically
authorized employees essential for efficient operations.
o Access to cannabis products must be restricted by the Chief Operating Officer. Only
necessary personnel must receive access rights to areas housing security equipment,
cannabis, cannabis products or cash.
o All cannabis and cannabis products must be returned to a secure, locked area at the end of
the day(i.e.retail center products on display)
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o All cannabis and cannabis products must be stored separately with suitable identification
the labels and other labeling materials for each type of cannabis or cannabis product, and
the different strength, dosage form or quantity of contents.
Product Storage Areas Security
All employees must ensure that safes, vaults, and any other equipment or areas used for the
processing, packaging or storage of cannabis and cannabis products are securely locked and
protected from entry at all times,except for the actual time required to remove or replace cannabis.
Environmental Control Required
The Retail center Manager in coordination with the quality control unit and inventory managers
must ensure that storage areas holding cannabis and cannabis products are maintained to be dry,
well ventilated, and have sufficient insulation or other temperature-control features to avoid
extreme temperature fluctuations. The company shall incorporate a humidifier or dehumidifier if
needed to ensure product quality. Storage areas must utilize and maintain carbon filtration or other
means of odor control as necessary.
RETAIL CENTER STORAGE
Minimum Requirements
The retail center manager will ensure that cannabis and Derivative Products in the retail center unit
are stored in a secure, locked device, display case, cabinet or room within the enclosed, locked
facility. The secure, locked device, display case, cabinet or room will be protected by a lock or
locking mechanism that meets at least the security rating established by Underwriters Laboratories
(UL)for key locks. Specifically, a UL TL-30 rated safe will be the designated piece of equipment
in the vault room. It can resist abuse for 30 minutes from items such as hand tools, picking tools,
mechanical or electrical tools, grinding points, carbide drills,devices that apply pressure, cutting
wheels, and power saws.
Overnight Storage
It is company policy to remove all cannabis and Derivative Products from the sales area after each
business day and store these products in a vault or locked storage room.
Removal from Storage
Cannabis and Derivative Products may only be removed from secure storage by an employee
authorized by the retail center or inventory manager:
❑ Only to dispense the cannabis or Derivative Product;
o Only immediately before the cannabis is dispensed;and
o Only by a registered employee of company.
Brinks CompuSafe Equipment and Protocol for Cash Management
Also of note, we will contract with a local armor car vendor to develop and employ the cash
management and transport protocol, which has been specifically designed to utilize the added
security features of the "Brink's CompuSafe Series 4" smart safe, which eliminates deposit
discrepancies, reduces theft and frees staff from the time intensive tasks of counting, recounting
and auditing cash, preparing deposits and transporting cash to and from the bank.. A general
summary of the applicable protocol is as follows:
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1. Location deposits cash receipts into Smart Safes on a daily basis.
2. Armored truck arrives pursuant to established or specially requested pick-up schedule.
3. Driver stays in truck, Messenger enters location, asks for the Store Manager,
delivers change if applicable and Store Manager signs paperwork.
4. Store Manager escorts Messenger to Smart Safe and Store Manager enters 4-digit
code, selects"Doors>Remove Cash"and safe displays"INSERT KEY"
5. Messenger inserts key and opens door, unlocks inside cassette door, removes full
locked cassettes, inserts empty locked cassettes.
6. Store Messenger locks both doors, keeps keys, and tears receipt in half,one copy for
Messenger, one for Manager. Safe is now zeroed.
7. Messenger leaves in 2 minutes or less.
METHODS FOR ASSESSING AND MITIGATION OF ODOR IMPACTS & NOISE
We understand the importance of ensuring that none of our neighbors are disturbed in any way by
the proposed retail center operations.Each operating day the Retail Center Manager or designee will
evaluate on-site odors and operations for potential release of objectionable odors and excessive or
unwanted noise.If questionable or objectionable on-site odors or noise are detected by management,
the company will implement the following protocols:
• Investigate and determine the likely source of the odor or noise.
• Access the effectiveness of available on-site management practices to resolve the odor event
or unwanted noise and immediately take steps to reduce the odor-generating capacity of on-
site material or mitigate the source of the noise.
• Determine if the odor traveled off-site by surveying the site perimeter and noting odor from
the facility.
• Record the event for further operational review.
OPERATING DESIGN FOR MINIMIZATION OF ODORS
The retail center will only stock pre-packaged and sealed Medical Marihuana Products in the
retail center and will prohibit the opening of medical cannabis packages and administration of
medical cannabis on-site.A MERV 13 HEPA filtration and carbon filter system will be active during
all hours to further minimize and eliminate odor.Odor controls will be in strict compliance with the
following:
1. The building shall be equipped with an activated carbon filtration system for odor
control to ensure that air leaving the building through an exhaust vent first passes
through an activated carbon filter.
2. The filtration system shall consist of one or more fans and activated carbon filters.At
a minimum,the fan(s)shall be sized for cubic feet per minute by width multiplied by
length multiplied by height divided by three. The filter(s) shall be rated for the
applicable CFM.
3. The filtration system shall be maintained in working order and shall be in use. The
filters shall be changed a minimum of once every 365 days.
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5. Doors and windows shall remain closed, except for the minimum time length needed
to allow people to ingress or egress the building.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNICATION
The following methods will be used to ensure lines of communication with the neighborhood or
business organization(s), owners, and tenants near the proposed facility:
1.An annual community meeting to provide community residents with an opportunity to comment
on our operating practices, policies, and plans:
(a) Community meetings shall be advertised in the Eastpointe local publications between two (2)
and four(4)weeks in advance of the meeting and announced on our company website beginning at
least four(4)weeks in advance of the meeting and through the date of the meeting.
(b) We shall promptly notify the City Administrator of community meetings and supply a copy of
the local newspaper advertisement.
(c) We shall notify all neighboring members and organizations of community meetings two (2) to
three(3)weeks in advance of the meeting.
2. Establishing neighborhood community hotline. We propose to set up a neighborhood hotline
where residents who may have questions or concerns (i.e. noise, trespass enforcement, parking,
vehicular use by patrons, vandalism, etc.)can call and reach our security point of contact within 24
hours,thereby alleviating any potential that these complaints would be directed to city departments
or local law enforcement.
We believe that building and maintaining a positive relationship with Eastpointe must be grounded
in trust and contribution. Trust is built by continued engagement with local and State officials,
community leaders,residents and patients. We pledge to be available and respond to the concerns of
our neighbors and promote the responsible use of medical cannabis. Contribution means
participating in the community not merely as vendors but as members supporting research and
charitable efforts, lending our skills and resources to enhance the common good.
As a team comprised of long-time cannabis operators, we are committed to supporting and serving
our community. We pledge to be responsible corporate citizens, to support our communities and to
follow regulations without deviation to ensure flawless execution of the program. We will abide by
and support the regulators, politicians, communities, and members of law enforcement who have
trusted us as an Oak Park Heights retail center.
3. Community Relations Liaison. We shall provide the City Manager, local law enforcement or
designee with the name, telephone number, and email address of an on-site community relations or
staff person or other representative to whom the City can provide notice if there are operating
problems associated with the medical cannabis facility or refer members of the public who may have
any concerns or complaints regarding the operation of the medical cannabis facility.
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401.18 CANNABIS BUSINESS AND HEMP BUSINESS OPERATIONS
401.18.A. Minimum Buffer Requirements.
1. The operation of a cannabis business is prohibited within:
a. One Thousand (1,000) feet of a school property line.
b. Five Hundred (500) feet of a daycare principal building.
c. Five Hundred (500) feet of a residential treatment facility.
d. Five Hundred (500) feet of an attraction within a public park that is regularly
used by minors, including a playground or athletic field.
As measured in a straight line from the closed part of the building or actual leased
space of the Cannabis Business use-principal to the property line to the school,
the closed part of the principal daycare building, residential treatment facility and/or
attraction within a public park.
2. A Cannabis Event is exempt from the restrictions set for in City Zoning Ordinance
Section 401.18.A.
401.18.B. Noise. There shall be no noise carrying beyond a lot upon which a
business is located, except for normal car and pedestrian activity.
401.18.C. Odor. Cannabis Businesses and Hemp Businesses shall be
ventilated so that all 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; they shall not produce
noxious or dangerous gases or odors or otherwise create a danger to any person or entity
in or near the facilities.
401.18.D. Hours of Operation.
1. Cannabis businesses are limited to retail sales of cannabis, cannabis flower,
cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer
products between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., seven days a week.
2. Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers are prohibited from conducting the retail
sale of lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products for off-
site consumption between the hours of:
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a. On Sundays; except between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
b. Before 8:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday.
c. After 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday at an establishment located
within the City.
d. On Thanksgiving Day.
e. On Christmas Day, December 25.
f. After 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24.
3. Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers are prohibited from conducting the retail
sale of lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products for on-
site consumption between the hours of:
a. Between 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday.
b. After 1:00 a.m. on Sundays; except at a restaurant, club, bowling center or
hotel with seating capacity for at least thirty (30) persons and which holds
an on-sale intoxicating liquor license.
c. Between 8:00 p.m. on December 24 and 8:00 a.m. December 25.
401.18.E. Signs. Cannabis and Hemp Businesses are subject to City
Ordinance Section 401.15.G.8.d.1 regulating freestanding signs and are permitted one
wall sign subject to the maximum size and heights of City Ordinance Section
401.15.G.8.d.2.d. All other signs are prohibited.
Signs shall only contain words and shall not contain or depict a cannabis flower, cannabis
product, hemp edible, hemp derived edible consumer product, or any other logo, picture,
image or symbol intended to denote or suggest cannabis, hemp, or related paraphernalia.
Additionally, a business logo containing the above depictions shall not be displayed as
part of any exterior signage. No products, interior signage, advertisements or the like
attention getting items shall be placed or displayed that may be visible from the exterior
of the Cannabis Business or Hemp Business. This section shall apply to any and all
signs, including temporary, sandwich boards, etc.
401.18.F. Lighting. 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.
401.18.G. Security. Any security bars, gates or grills shall be retractable, shall
remain open and retracted when the Cannabis or Hemp business is open to the public or
otherwise in operation and shall not be installed on the exterior of the building.
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401.18.H. Outdoor Use. All uses and activity shall be conducted indoors, with
no storage or activity allowed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-01-11
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY LAUREN WEISS OF POWER PLANT CANNABIS
SHOP II, LLC FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARY AT 13435 60TH STREET NORTH
BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Lauren Weiss of
Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC (Applicant) for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North; and after having conducted a public
hearing relative thereto,the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended
that the application be approved with conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak
Park Heights makes the following findings of fact and resolution:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows,to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The Applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B-4 General Business District in which cannabis
retailers is a listed conditional use; and
4. Section 1413 of the City Code regulates the operation of cannabis and
hemp businesses, and Section 401.18 of the Zoning Ordinance addresses the zoning
requirements for cannabis and hemp business operations, and
5. The dispensary will be in a multi-tenant building, occupying 4220 square
feet of the 14,440 square foot building; and
6. Power Plant Cannabis has received preapproval from the Minnesota
Office of Cannabis Management for a microbusiness license that includes retail. The
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definition of microbusiness allows for both growing and sales of cannabis products. The
B-4 District only allows for a cannabis retailer and no growing operations; and
7. The application for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC is the fifth
submitted and accepted by the City for Conditional Use Permit review. Section 1413.08
of the City Code limits the number of cannabis retailer businesses to four. The
Conditional Use Permit for the Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC cannabis retail
dispensary at 13435 60th Street North is conditional upon and will be valid only if there
are less than four approved and licensed cannabis retail facilities in the City; and
8. Currently,the only access to the site is from 60th Street. Most access for
businesses along 60th Street is now from 59th Street. The City will require the Applicant
to construct an access from 59th Street to the driveway along the east side of the building.
This will lessen the likelihood of Power Plant Cannabis customers using the access drive
of the adjacent building at 13481 60th Street North. As a condition of approval,the
Applicant shall provide plans for construction of an access from 59th Street to the east
driveway, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the driveway prior to
opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy; and
9. Section 401.18 of the Zoning Ordinance provides minimum buffer
requirements, hours of operation, and regulations related to noise, odor, signage, lighting,
security, and outdoor use; and
10. The Applicant has provided information to confirm compliance with all
the provisions of Section 401.18 of the Zoning Ordinance; and
11. City staff prepared a planning reports dated December 30, 2025, and
January 22, 2026, reviewing the request; and
12. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 8, 2026,
meeting,took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES
THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Lauren Weiss of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II,
LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a cannabis retail dispensary at 13435 60th
Street North and affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights
with the following conditions:
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1. The application for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC is the fifth submitted and
accepted by the City for Conditional Use Permit review. Section 1413.08 of the
City Code limits the number of cannabis retailer businesses to four. The
Conditional Use Permit for the Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC cannabis
retail dispensary at 13435 60th Street North is conditional upon and will be valid
only if there are less than four approved and licensed cannabis retail facilities in
the City. In other words, one of the first four pre-existing cannabis retailer CUPs
must be either denied by the City or abandoned before a registration will be
allowed for Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC. If all four existing CUP
applications with priority ahead of Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC become
fully registered, licensed and operational cannabis retailers, then this CUP shall be
automatically revoked on an administrative basis without further action of the
City Council.
2. The business operations shall be limited to retail cannabis product sales with no
growing or manufacturing operations on site.
3. The business shall not create noise carrying beyond the lot upon which the
business is located as specified in 401.18.B of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Site Plan and Design Guideline review for changes to the site shall be required as
required by the Zoning Ordinance and determined by the City.
5. The Applicant shall be required to provide plans from a licensed engineer and
construct an ingress/egress driveway from 59th Street to the east driveway
adjacent to the building, subject to approval of the City Engineer, and install the
driveway prior to opening of the business/issuance of certificate of occupancy.
6. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Arborist.
7. 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.
8. The business hours of 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.
9. 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.
10. 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
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on any surrounding uses as specified in 401.15.B.7 and 401.18.F of the Zoning
Ordinance.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. If traffic, parking or delivery issues develop in the immediate area that are
attributable to the proposed use, the Applicant shall be required by the City to
implement traffic, parking or delivery control measures as determined by the
City. Upon the leasing of space in addition to that occupied by Power Plant
Cannabis, the Conditional Use Permit shall be revisited related to parking and
required stalls.
14. Any mechanical equipment that is ground mounted or visible from adjacent
streets shall be screened as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
15. All trash and recycling shall be stored indoors or in an approved exterior screened
area compliant with the Zoning Ordinance.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 27th day of
January 2026.
Chuck Dougherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jacob Rife, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit
To Allow A Cannabis Retail Dispensary
At
Power Plant Cannabis Shop II, LLC
13435 60th St. N.
Washington County Property Identification Number: 05.029.20.21.0031
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ATTACHMENT B
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Conditional Use Permit
To Allow A Cannabis Retail Dispensary
At
Power Plant Cannabis Shop II,LLC
13435 60th St. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Planning Commission Review & Recommendation: January 8, 2026
Conditional Use Permit-Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on
the request,the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve(12)months after the
date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started the construction
of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as part of the conditional use.
An application to extend the approval of a conditional use permit shall be submitted to the
Zoning Administrator not less than thirty(30)days before the expiration of said approval.
(401.03.C.4.a and b)
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