July 7, 2021 Adopted Planning Board Minutes

DISCUSSION: REVIEW OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE Draft Ordinance Governing Cannabis Businesses: Mr. Paul Grygiel was gave a summation of the role in this ordinance request as Planning Board is required to review for consistency with Master Plan as a courtesy review. Mastet Plan was 2019 adopted by Planning Board and Planning Board all municipalities will need address all cases regarding Cannabis. Township looking to allow use with restrictions. (Note: See Page 2 in Master Plan.) Distance is not necessary with size of West Orange. The state very strict with impact on . Mr. Grygiel said that this is consistent with the Master Plan. Chairman Bagoff confirmed that the Planning Board is being asked to opt in or out. Where Mr. Grygiel explained that there is a 5 year period afier this of waiting for the next round. If approved, a limited number of licenses and locations will be in West Orange. Board Comments & Questions: Chairman Bagoff said the goal is to see if this information can coexist with Master Plan. Council requires to elect Planning Board Offices. Mr. McPherson said that Mr. Grygiel summarized this well. State set most of the guidelines and licenses that might be of interest to residents. Master Plan does address this issue. The review is limited to the welfare and is consistent with the Master Plan. Mr. Guarino asked if council will be strict similar to ABC? Will public be allowed to speak on the local level and will the Building Department inspect retail locations. Councilwoman McCartney asked state repealing guidelines and looking for more information. The ordinance is similar to other uses with a particular zones. The state regulation will have to be compiled prior to coming to the town. State license must be approved prior to coming to the town. Councilwomatt McCartney than asked about the state possibly asking for a conditional use. Mr. Wilkes asked if it is still a request to do all aspects of cannabis business and not required to do various aspects of business there are such as growing (can it be done in an J Zone and can product be used on site? It is not expressly prohibited, no on site consumption area allowed. How much money is estimated for this ordinance to earn? Distance not warranted in writing ordinance. Mr. Klein said that license use similar to a liquor or school license.