Board approves release of competitive RFA for two retail cannabis storefronts; asks staff to set minimum score threshold
After extensive public comment — both for and against storefront dispensaries in Soda Springs and North San Juan — the board approved release of a 30‑day RFA and the evaluation scorecard but directed staff to return with a de minimis minimum score (threshold) for single or low‑competition submissions.
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Matt Kelly, director of Code & Cannabis Compliance, presented the evaluation committee’s proposed request for applicants (RFA) and a 100‑point merit‑based scorecard that weights neighborhood compatibility and community enhancement most heavily (25 points), followed by operator qualifications (20 points) and other categories including financial and operations plans and a security plan. Kelly emphasized the selection does not approve any specific site; winners would still need to complete the county discretionary use permit and CEQA review.
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