2020 03 17 Public Hearing - Agenda - Pdf
TOWN OF VIEW ROYAL PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA - TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Meeting agenda for a public hearing regarding a cannabis retail store rezoning at 1495 Admirals Road.
PUBLIC HEARING March 17, 2020 NOTICE OF ADVERTISING
A summary of the public notification and advertising efforts undertaken for the public hearing, including mailings and newspaper advertisements.
PUBLIC HEARING REPORT - CANNABIS RETAIL STORE REZONING - 1495 ADMIRALS ROAD
Staff report analyzing the proposal to rezone a portion of 1495 Admirals Road for a cannabis retail store named Rise Cannabis.
Attachment 1: Subject Property Map - 1495 Admirals Rd
Cadastral map showing the location and surrounding lot lines of the subject property at 1495 Admirals Road.
Attachment 2: Subject Property Orthophoto - 1495 Admirals Rd
Aerial photograph showing the existing development at 1495 Admirals Road and the surrounding street network.
Attachment 3: Bylaw No. 900, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 1041
Draft bylaw to amend the zoning to permit a retail cannabis store and define its operating hours at 1495 Admirals Road.
Attachment 4: Applicant’s Letter – Applicant - March 28, 2019
Letter from Graham Haymes of 4 Mile Pub Ltd detailing their experience and vision for the proposed Rise Cannabis retail store.
Attachment 5: Site Plan showing proposed location of store – Applicant – Undated
Architectural site plan for Admirals Walk Shopping Center highlighting the specific unit proposed for the cannabis store.
Attachment 6: Site Plan orthophoto – Applicant – undated
Satellite image overlay identifying the unit proposed for the 'Harvest Cannabis' (later Rise Cannabis) store within the shopping center.
Attachment 7: Detailed store layout and entrance elevation – Applicant – March 18, 2019
Interior floor plan and exterior elevation drawing for the proposed cannabis retail space.
Attachment 8: Store Signage – Applicant – Undated
Visual rendering of the proposed 'Rise Cannabis' storefront signage and branding colors.
Attachment 9: Referral comments – Island Health
Referral response from Island Health recommending against the proposal and providing general policy recommendations for cannabis retail.
Attachment 10: Referral comments – CROAD Water Supply and Engineering
Referral response from the Capital Regional District regarding water infrastructure, fire flow requirements, and sewer system impacts.
Bylaws for Consideration: Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 1041, 2020
The formal bylaw document submitted for council consideration to rezone a portion of Admirals Walk for a cannabis store.
Correspondence: Email dated March 10, 2020 from S. Holland, Re: Zoning Bylaw No. 900
Email from a resident of Aldersmith Place expressing support for the proposed cannabis shop.
Correspondence: Proposal received March 16, 2020 from Rise Cannabis
Business proposal from the applicant detailing store concept, security controls, and packaging standards.
Correspondence: Email dated March 16, 2020 from D. Jewell
Email from a local resident expressing opposition to the cannabis store, citing concerns about crime, youth influence, and late hours.
Correspondence: Letter dated March 17, 2020 from L. Thompson
Letter from a resident expressing concerns about the store's proximity to a middle school bus hub and youth congregation areas.
Correspondence: Letter dated March 16, 2020 from E. & J. Ovens
Handwritten note from residents stating they are totally against the zoning amendment.