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Commission advised not to discuss Shoreline Cannabis permit after BOA affirms original denial
Summary
Planning staff updated the commission that the Shoreline Cannabis permit, initially denied by the commission, was subject to a BOA overturn and a subsequent court remand; on Feb. 19 the BOA affirmed the commission's original denial and the applicant remains within the appeal window. Staff emphasized the matter is quasi-judicial and advised commissioners not to discuss it.
At the March 2 meeting, Development Services Manager Wade Long updated commissioners on the status of the Shoreline Cannabis permit.
Long summarized the procedural history: the Planning Commission initially denied the permit; the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BOA) overturned that denial; the borough then appealed the BOA's determination to superior court, which remanded the matter back to the BOA; and on Feb. 19 the BOA affirmed the commission's original decision to deny the permit. Long said the applicant remains within the appeal window.
"This continues to be a quasi judicial matter, I strongly advise commissioners not to discuss this case with anyone," Long said, emphasizing that the topic is restricted from informal discussion by commissioners while appeals remain possible.
No public comment or deliberation on the substance occurred during the March 2 meeting. The update was provided for informational purposes only; staff offered to provide commissioners a copy of the most recent BOA order on request.
