117-24 Resolution Granting Application for Local License to Operate a Cannabis Retail Business - Pure Natural Vibes.pdf

117-24 April 9, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 and N.J.S.A. 24:61-45, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) adopted Ordinance 2647-21 on July 13, 2021, amending the Township Code to establish rules and regulations governing cannabis; and WHEREAS, the Township’s rules and regulations governing cannabis within the Township includes a local license requirement, which requires proposed cannabis businesses to apply for and obtain the Township Council’s approval for the issuance of a local license to operate a cannabis business within the Township of West Orange (a “Local License”); and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC, an entity registered to do business in the State of New Jersey, submitted an application for a Local License for the proposed operation of a cannabis retail business within the Township at Suite 100 of the property located at: Block 84.01, Lot 60, commonly known as 470 Prospect Avenue (“Application”); and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC has received site plan approval from the Township’s Planning Board for the above-referenced proposed cannabis retail business; and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC received final approval from the State of New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) for a Class V Cannabis Retail Annual License; and WHEREAS, the issuance of a Local License to Pure Natural Vibes LLC to operate as a Cannabis Retail Business will not exceed the Township's current limit of retail cannabis businesses;