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PlanningBoard | 2019-03-11 | 5 | President Sullivan asked if we have smoking ordinances that prohibit smoking in buildings in Alameda. Staff Attorney Le said that we do have ordinances that govern rules around smoking in Alameda. He said they were recently amended with cannabis use in mind. President Sullivan asked what liability Alameda has by permitting this use which is allowable under state law, but prohibited under federal law. Staff Attorney Le said that issue may be outside this board's purview. He said the City Council has decided to regulate cannabis and move forward. President Sullivan asked what was being done to prevent access to cannabis by minors. Mr. Vicker said they take that issue very seriously. He said they take copies of photo ID and are vulnerable to being shut down by the state. He said they have much more rigorous requirements than in a typical bar. He said data shows a decrease in black market activity near dispensaries. President Sullivan asked if this is going to be an all cash business. Mr. Vicker said that they would not be an all cash business. He said they anticipate being a banked business. He said they will take strong security and deterrence measures against theft. Board Member Curtis asked if the applicant would be subject to operating guidelines developed in the future, or if they would be exempt. Staff Attorney Le said there are two types of permits. He said the regulatory permit would be able to take effect according to the date of the regulation and is up for review on an annual basis. Staff Member Tai detailed the Planning Board's role in the CUP process. President Sullivan opened the public hearing. Anita Ng said the business would not be compatible with the neighborhood. She said it is not the correct location. Don Sherratt said he is opposed to the permit. He said cannabis should not be located next to places that children use. He said it would adversely impact neighbors. Serena Chen said she has worked on many smoke-free ordinances, including Alameda's. She said the buffer zone has been reduced to 600 feet. She said she was surprised that Approved Planning Board Minutes Page 5 of 10 March 11, 2019 | PlanningBoard/2019-03-11.pdf |