Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Commission backs Polley family’s indoor cannabis microbusiness in Wakefield Township with conditions
Summary
The Stearns County Planning Commission voted 3–1 to recommend a 20-year interim use permit for an indoor cannabis microbusiness proposed by Scott and Karen Polley, limited to a phase‑1 building and with delivery hours restricted to 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the recommendation goes to the county board Aug. 12.
The Stearns County Planning Commission on July 24 voted to recommend approval of an interim use permit for an indoor cannabis microbusiness proposed by Scott and Karen Polley in Wakefield Township, subject to conditions including state licensing, odor-control systems and limits on transportation hours.
The Polleys sought an interim use permit under Stearns County Land Use and Zoning Ordinance No. 439 (sections 4.18, 6.13 and 9.306.b) to construct and operate an indoor cannabis microbusiness at 13381 County Road 140. The application covers a proposed phase‑1 building (45 by 75 feet, about 3,375 square feet) that would include grow rooms, a post-harvest room, storage and offices. The applicants said phase 1 would encompass roughly 1,200 square feet of plant canopy; state rules for microbusiness cultivation (the applicants referenced Minnesota Rules Chapter 98.1 and state licensing requirements) govern canopy limits and operational…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
