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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting July 11, 2023 7:02 p.m. Minutes
The meeting was open to individuals to attend in-person and/or virtually via Zoom. Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In-person: Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, and Mayor Harris. Virtual attendance: Susan Buse
Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Andrea Muskopf
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Chief Mark Smith presented the Lifesaving Award to Sgt. Jon Weidenbenner for is heroic efforts in saving someone’s life. AN ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 118 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD - MARIJUANA DISPENSARY D/B/A AS SUNRISE
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Bob Pease of Agri-Genesis LLC, d/b/a Sunrise, to allow for the operation of a 3,611 square foot marijuana dispensary. The existing building will be renovated to support the proposed use. Sunrise will be open seven (7) days a week from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The dispensary will be designed in compliance with Missouri requirements to include a waiting room, separated sales floor, private employee spaces, and restroom facilities. The subject property includes on-site parking with 23 spaces for visitors and employees.
The dispensary will be designed in compliance with Missouri requirements to include a waiting room, separated sales floor, private employee spaces, and restroom facilities. The subject property includes on-site parking with 23 spaces for visitors and employees. Deliveries, trash, and recycling services will be provided using Colorado Avenue. The applicant has stated that any marijuana products to be discarded will first be rendered unusable. Marijuana dispensaries are subject to Section 405.350 Performance Standards and Regulations Relating to Marijuana Facilities and Chapter 405, Article VII Conditional Use Permit of the City’s adopted codes as well as State regulations and licensing. The applicant currently holds a license to
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operate a dispensary in St. Louis City that they are petitioning the State to move to the proposed location. The operations manual and security plan have been reviewed by staff including the Police Department and found to be aligned with requirements and best practices.
The Plan Commission considered this request at its meeting on July 3, 2023, and voted unanimously to recommend approval as requested.
Bob Pease of Agri-Genesis LLC and Bobby Crudy, Director of Retail, was in attendance to answer questions.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve Resolution No. 2023-23, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Agri-Genesis, LLC d/b/a SUNRISE. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA 1. 06-27-2023 Minutes