Correspondence: Proposal received March 16, 2020 from Rise Cannabis
Business proposal from the applicant detailing store concept, security controls, and packaging standards.
INTRODUCTION
The Haymes family has been involved in the business and local community in View Royal for 40 years. Currently businesses include a Brew Pub/brewery, Restaurant, and two Liquor Stores. 4 Mile is currently in the process of rezoning a site for Cannabis retail store under the name of Rise Cannabis in Admirals Walk shopping center, in View Royal.
Having worked with the BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch (formerly BC Liquor Control Board) in a retail, service and manufacturing perspective gives the company the key knowledge and experience to safely and successfully retail Cannabis. Much of this experience has enabled 4 Mile to create successful and secure businesses, ensuring responsible service and providing safe establishments and a safe community.
Included in this package are details of the operation, layout, products and security measures for the Admirals walk store.
− The View Royal store is adjacent to the 4 Mile Liquor Store in a completely self contained separate unit − 950 sq. ft with its own separate entrance and exit. − Hours of operation will be from 9am to 11pm. − Cannabis flower, oils, seeds, edibles along with Cannabis accessories and other items as permitted by the BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch will be sold − No minors will be permitted in the store, there will be no visibility from outside the store of the interior of the store − Necessary approvals for operation are: Municipal approval, and B.C. government approval − BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch (formerly BC Liquor Control Board) will be supplying products, regulating, and inspecting Cannabis Stores − Cannabis Store operators and shareholders will be subject to a Federal Financial Integrity check as well as a Criminal Record Check − Primary focus will be on providing safe and responsible service − Only recreational Cannabis will be sold, no branding or marketing regarding medicinal Cannabis is allowed − No consumption, sampling or opening of packaging is allowed on site
STORE CONCEPT
The concept for the retail space will envision a west coast modern design with the use of wood, concrete and glass. The goal is to create a visually attractive store that is appealing to all patrons regardless of age.
SECURITY CONTROLS
From experience, we have learned the best way to eliminate security issues is through comprehensive external internal security controls.
Internal Security Controls:
- All staff members must obtain a security verification from the Province of BC to work in the store
- Locked retail display cases and storeroom
- Security monitoring system and security camera system
- All staff will have mandatory Responsible Service Training from the Province of BC this training will be similar but different to Serving It Right for alcohol retail and focus on restricting access to minors, responsible consumption and sale
- All product will be purchased from the BC Liquor Control and Cannabis Branch, all product will be individually packaged in child proof opaque packaging with no odors, no bulk purchasing or repackaging is permitted
External Security Controls:
- Window coverings so the store is not visible from outside
- Bollards outside the storefront
- External security cameras on storefront and parking lot
- Physical internal window security barriers with retail shelving placed in front of them
PACKAGING
All products with come from the BC Liquor and Cannabis Branch in opaque child proof packaging. No repackaging or large format purchasing is allowed. This system and packaging eliminates odor and ensures safety. All packaging has federal health and safety warnings on them.
BRANDING
The store will feature a separate name called Rise Cannabis with graphics that provide a west coast natural feel. No imagery of Cannabis plants or leaves will be on any part of the design or graphic imagery in the interior or exterior of the store.
STORE LAYOUT
The store will have a single entrance and exit. It will feature a long counter with three registers, a secure storage room and staff area separate from the retail space.
CONCLUSION
New Cannabis retail stores will be highly regulated and inspected retail stores by the provincial government. These stores conform to the requirements from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. By creating a clean, bright modern retail space that is approachable to all people we hope to provide another safe and responsible establishment in our community.
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