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Council previews special‑permit request for cannabis microbusiness at 1698 Main Street
Summary
City planning staff introduced a proposal for a cannabis microbusiness at 1698 Main Street that would grow and process cannabis products on the second floor (about 3,600 sq ft, 1,200 sq ft cultivation) but not operate retail; the planning commission found the special‑permit conditions met and the council asked the applicant to present build‑out details and for planning and police review.
City planning staff introduced a proposed cannabis microbusiness at 1698 Main Street, seeking a special permit to operate limited cultivation and on‑site processing. Carol Samuels said the microbusiness license would allow limited cultivation, drying, trimming and packaging for sale to licensed dispensaries (not retail on site).
"They will occupy 3,600 square feet on the 2nd Floor, with about 1,200 square feet for cultivation," Carol said, and noted the applicant expects to begin with two employees with potential growth to four or five. She told the council the planning commission determined the use qualifies as a manufacturing use and found the special‑permit conditions met, including adequate parking and buffering from nearby residential uses.
Council members pressed for clarity on build‑out plans, a proposed condition to prohibit operating a dispensary at the site, and whether the police should review security plans; Carol recommended having the applicant present project slides and suggested site‑plan review. Several councilors raised concerns about tax benefits (product sold elsewhere, so the retail tax accrues to the dispensary jurisdiction) and local hiring; staff agreed to request the applicant address those points at the public hearing.
What’s next: the council scheduled a public hearing on the special permit (to be conducted next week) and asked staff to invite the applicant to present detailed build‑out plans and any proposed conditions (including a clear statement about whether retail would be allowed in the future).
