Staff Report: Renewal of TUP19-0002 for non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave

BACKGROUND

At their Regular Meeting held May 6, 2019, Council issued TUP19-0002 to allow a non-medical cannabis retail store, The Original Farm, at 101-945 Reunion Ave for a term of three years (to be commenced upon issuance of an Occupancy Permit), subject to numerous conditions. The staff report for this original consideration is attached as Appendix A with additional background information (note: the subject unit has since been readdressed to 101-945 Reunion Ave).

At their Regular Meeting held September 20, 2021, Council re-issued this TUP as well as three other TUPs for non-medical cannabis retail stores at other locations to amend their permitted hours of operation and increase the amount of permitted signage. The TUP expiry term was not extended as part of this application as all locations still had additional time left in their existing terms.

An Occupancy Permit for The Original Farm was issued on February 18, 2020.

COMMENTARY

The owner of The Original Farm wishes to renew TUP19-0002 to allow the business to continue at this location for an additional term of three years. This location has been in operation for nearly three years now. Staff are not aware of any point of non-compliance with the conditions outlined in the TUP.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

None.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

Pursuant to S. 497 of the Local Government Act, the City may issue a TUP for a period of up to three years. The Local Government Act also allows a temporary use permit to be extended for a maximum of an additional three years. If the holder of a TUP wishes to conduct the temporary use beyond 6 years period, they are required to make a new application to Council for a TUP or apply for rezoning.

OPTIONS

Option 1

THAT Council renew TUP19-0002 to allow a non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave for an additional term of three years.

OR Option 2

THAT Council take no action with respect to renewing TUP19-0002 to allow the continuation of a non-medical cannabis retail store at 101-945 Reunion Ave.

SUBMITTED BY

Leah Stohmann, MCIP, RPP, Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision

CONCURRENCE

• Donna Petrie, Senior Manager of Business Development and Events
• Will Ying-udomrat, Manager of Legislative Services
• Matthew Baldwin, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Subdivision
• Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng, P.Geo, Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Michael Dillabaugh, CPA, CA, Director of Finance
• Marie Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services
• Braden Hutchins, Director of Corporate Services
• Darren Kiedyk, Chief Administrative Officer