WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING – GREEN PEAK INDUSTRIES SPECIAL USE PERMIT

PUBLIC HEARING – NEW GENETICS SPECIAL USE PERMIT

AND REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 8, 2020 – 7:00 pm

VIA VIDEO/TELECONFERENCE – GOTOMEETING

APPROVED

The regular meeting of the Windsor Charter Township Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Holtz.

Present: Holtz, Johnson, Pray and Pisano

Video/Teleconference: Kelley and Sabourin

Absent: Brija

Also Present: Asst. Chief Fabijancic and Lisa Rumsey (Clerk)

Holtz moved and Johnson seconded to approve the agenda as amended, adding New Genetics Medical Marihuana Special Use Permit renewal to New Business. Roll Call Carried 6-0.

Pray moved and Johnson seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written. Roll Call Carried 6-0.

The Public Hearing for Green Peak Industries Adult Use Marihuana Special Use Permit was called to order by Chairperson Holtz at 7:02 pm.

With no comments or questions from the public, Chairperson Holtz closed the public hearing for Green Peak Industries Adult Use Marihuana Special Use Permit at 7:04 pm.

The Public Hearing for New Genetics Adult Use Marihuana Special Use Permit was called to order by Chairperson Holtz at 7:04 pm.

With no comments or questions from the public, Chairperson Holtz closed the public hearing for New Genetics Adult Use Marihuana Special Use Permit at 7:06 pm.

Reports:

Board of Trustees: At the last meeting update was given on 9995 Billwood Hwy and approval was given on one additional Class C Medical Marihuana Permit for New Genetics.

Board of Appeals: None

Board of Review: None

Reports & Announcement: None

Hear Public present on agenda items: None

New Business:

A progress report was given on the Special Use Permit for Mason Terra, LLC. An annual review was conducted. Pray moved and Pisano seconded to approve renewal of Mason Terra, LLC Special Use Permit for another year, as they have met requirements. New expiration date 4-23-2021.

Ayes: Johnson, Holtz, Pray, Pisano, Kelley (Teleconference) and Sabourin (Videoconference)

Nays: None

Absent: Brija

Mason Terra, LLC Special Use Permit Renewal Approved: 6-0-1.

An annual review was conducted on Therapeutic Health Choice Special Use Permit. Holtz moved and Johnson seconded to approve renewal of Therapeutic Health Choice Special Use Permit for another year. New expiration date 4-23-2021.

Ayes: Johnson, Holtz, Pray, Pisano, Kelley (Teleconference) and Sabourin (Videoconference)

Nays: None

Absent: Brija

Therapeutic Health Choice Special Use Permit Renewal Approved: 6-0-1.

A progress report was given on the Special Use Permit for New Genetics, LLC. An annual review was conducted. Discussion was held on coinciding renewal dates for Medical and Adult Use Marihuana Special Use Permits. Holtz moved and Johnson seconded to approve renewal of New Genetics, LLC Special Use Permit for another year, as they have met requirements. New expiration date 5-22-2021.

Ayes: Johnson, Holtz, Pray, Pisano, Kelley (Teleconference) and Sabourin (Videoconference)

Nays: None

Absent: Brija

New Genetics, LLC Special Use Permit Renewal Approved: 6-0-1.

Unfinished Business:

Pray moved and Pisano seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve Green Peak Industries Special Use Permit for an Adult Use Marihuana cultivation and processing facility for property located at 10070 Harvest Park (Parcel ID # 080-002-100-022-01) and coincide the renewal date with their Medical Marihuana Special Use Permit, to expire on October 10, 2020, based upon the following reasoning: 1) The applicant received special land use approval for the cultivation and processing of medical marihuana on October 10, 2017 and has operated in compliance with the provisions of the Windsor Charter Township Zoning Ordinance since that time. 2) The proposed adult use marihuana operation will be similar in nature to the existing medical marihuana use and will take place entirely within the existing medical marihuana facility.

Ayes: Johnson, Holtz, Pray, Pisano, Kelley (Teleconference) and Sabourin (Videoconference)

Nays: None

Absent: Brija

Green Peak Industries Special Use Permit Recommended for Approval: 6-0-1.

Pray moved and Pisano seconded to recommend to the Township Board to approve New Genetics, LLC Special Use Permit for an Adult Use Marihuana cultivation facility for property located at 10310 Harvest Park (Parcel ID # 080-002-100-022-05) and coincide renewal date with Medical Marihuana Special Use Permit to expire on May 22, 2021, based upon the following reasoning: 1) The applicant received special land use approval for the cultivation of medical marihuana on May 22, 2018 and has operated in compliance with the provisions of the Windsor Charter Township Zoning Ordinance since that time. 2) The proposed adult use marihuana operation will be similar in nature to the existing medical marihuana use and will take place entirely within the existing medical marihuana facility.

Ayes: Johnson, Holtz, Pray, Pisano, Kelley (Teleconference) and Sabourin (Videoconference)

Nays: None

Absent: Brija

New Genetics, LLC Special Use Permit Recommended for Approval: 6-0-1.

Hear Public present on any subject: None

With no further business Chairperson Holtz adjourned meeting. Adjournment: 7:19 pm.

Lisa A. Rumsey, Clerk

Windsor Charter Township