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Neighbors and operator clash over cannabis facility lighting and compliance in Pine County
Summary
Public commenters urged Pine County to enforce light and odor mitigation at a licensed cannabis facility after residents produced permit paperwork they say shows a large planned increase in greenhouse lighting; the operator said state inspectors praised the site and invited further inspections.
Joe Zappa, an operator identified as representing IRBA, told the Pine County Board during public forum that his licensed cannabis business has invested more than $1,000,000 with local vendors and employed more than 10 local people, and asked the board to rely on inspection facts rather than recent news coverage. "We intend to meet that if not exceed your expectations as we continue forward," Zappa said, noting state inspectors encouraged showing the facility as an example of compliance.
Neighbor Denise Weis Graston disputed parts of the county's facts and findings on lighting and said she had complained previously to county staff.…
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