12012025 PB 25 04 76 Ashland Ave Planning Report 2

Memorandum Page 7 of 10 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com 10. Security Plans and Emergency Action Plan Two (2) newly-submitted documents include the Emergency Action Plan, and the annotated floor plans outlining security measures (the “security plans”). The security plans outline the locations of security cameras, access control doors, doors with digital security controls, motion sensors, panic buttons, intercom systems, fire alarm panels, IT server, and network server throughout the entire facility. The plan confirms that Blue Violet Grow LLC will install backup power solutions (e.g., generators or battery backups) for both its security cameras and lighting. We recommend that this security plan be approved by Township of West Orange Police Department. The Emergency Action Plan outlines standard operating procedures for: secure receipt of cannabis products, opening and closing of the facility, community engagement (i.e., neighborhood patrolling and nuisance/noise prevention), controlling access to the premises, security equipment maintenance, securing the premises, and responding to emergencies (including loss of cannabis, burglary, hazardous spills, lockdowns, etc.). Further, the plan also outlines waste disposal procedures for both regular waste and cannabis waste, as well as employee training methods. The waste plan notes that cannabis plant trimmings and waste materials will be separated from usable parts. There will be dedicated, labeled bins for organic waste. The following is noted: a. If exterior dumpsters are proposed compliance with section 25-11.4 should be provided. The applicant shall provide testimony regarding the frequency of and intended hours for pickup of cannabis-related waste. We recommend no Cannabis related waste to be stored outside. The proposed cannabis facility will operate according to the hours of operation outlined in §5-34.8 “Operating Requirements and Prohibitions” of the Township’s Ordinance: “Sundays from 8:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M.; Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:00 A.M. through 8:00 P.M.; and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. through 9:00 P.M. A Licensed Cannabis Cultivator and a Licensed Cannabis Manufacturer shall not be subject to these hours of operations, except that incoming or outgoing deliveries of any kind shall only

ough 9:00 P.M. A Licensed Cannabis Cultivator and a Licensed Cannabis Manufacturer shall not be subject to these hours of operations, except that incoming or outgoing deliveries of any kind shall only occur between the hours of 8:00 A.M. through 8:00 P.M.” Applicant should confirm the hours of operation for the proposed facility as well as maximum number of employees at peak shift. b. The applicant shall provide the list of materials to be stored on site including chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers, or other potentially hazardous materials that are expected to be used in the cultivation process and any repair materials along with their quantity. Location of where these materials are to