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PlanningBoard | 2017-11-13 | 8 | Board Member Köster asked if only medicinal dispensaries would be permitted in Alameda even though recreational use is being legalized statewide. Staff Member Potter said that is correct, only medical dispensaries would be permitted. Board Member Köster asked how deliveries would be regulated. Staff Member Potter said that delivery operators from off the island would be required to obtain a business license in Alameda. Board Member Köster asked if the restrictions would hinder the ability to raise tax revenues from cannabis businesses. Staff Member Potter said the Council wanted to phase in legalization and evaluate how things go. Board Member Teague asked if the Pinball Museum was considered a youth center. Staff Member Potter said it was not because it does not predominantly cater to minors. Board Member Teague asked for clarifications of certain definitions that differed between the respective ordinances, including nursery, planting, and cultivation questions. Assistant City Attorney John Le attempted to offer technical clarifications. He said he would try and offer clarifying language. Board Member Teague asked how the board would make the special findings needed for the business permits. Staff attorney explained that the issues could be reviewed in the renewal process. Board Member Burton pointed out the inconsistent language around the six permitted plants in different portions of the ordinance. Board Member Sullivan asked if the nursery would be supplying seedling plants to Alameda residents. Staff Member Potter explained that it would be a wholesale nursery, not for sale to the public. Board Member Sullivan asked if the onsite consumption would require air scrubbers be used by the operators. Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 8 of 11 November 13, 2017 | PlanningBoard/2017-11-13.pdf |