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Planning Commission approves cannabis cultivation CUP for 45326 Forest Blvd
Summary
The Harris Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit for Danna Enterprises to operate cannabis cultivation at 45326 Forest Blvd, after the applicants and staff addressed neighborhood concerns about traffic, visual screening, and nuisance controls.
The Harris Planning Commission on Oct. 27 approved a conditional use permit (CUP) allowing Danna Enterprises to operate a cannabis cultivation greenhouse at 45326 Forest Blvd and forwarded the matter to City Council for final approval.
City Planner Nathan Feist read relevant portions of the City of Harris ordinances, and Commissioner Shari Denny sought clarification on Condition 6, which requires that greenhouse operations not create nuisances for surrounding property owners under City of Harris ordinances Sections 94.02 and 94.04. The applicants, property owners Dan Westman and Anna Schrab, confirmed their agreement to comply with those ordinance sections and to the CUP conditions.
On Condition 10 (visual screening), the applicants said the railroad recently trimmed trees on railroad property, which limits their ability to maintain screening in that area. The applicants noted the greenhouse is more than five acres from the road, so visibility should be minimal, though some structure could be visible in winter after leaves drop. The commission also corrected a spelling error in Condition 15 (changing “count” to “county”).
Commissioner Neil Elmquist expressed concern about odors during harvest, noting typical agricultural odors such as hay and manure but reiterating his interest in protecting neighboring properties. After discussion, Elmquist made the motion to approve the CUP; Commissioner Al Siedow seconded. The motion carried with all in favor.
Speaking during the public hearing, an area resident raised concerns about additional traffic, potential decreases in property value, and site security. Property owners Dan Westman and Anna Schrab responded that the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) requires a six‑foot fence and surveillance cameras around product areas, that they do not plan to hire employees or host tours, and that any additional driveway use likely would be their 16‑year‑old son driving. The resident said she was satisfied with those answers and had no further objections.
The Planning Commission’s approval sends the CUP to the City Council for final consideration.
