HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-49 - Approval of PA-22-05 - 1505 Mesa Verde Drive East (C21+)RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, TO UPHOLD THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION AND
APPROVE PLANNING APPLICATION 22-05 FOR A RETAIL CANNABIS
STOREFRONT BUSINESS WITH DELIVERY LOCATED AT 1505 MESA VERDE
DRIVE EAST (C21+)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY FINDS AND
DECLARES AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, Planning Application 22-05 was filed by Sean St. Peter, the authorized
agent for the property owner, Onnyx Investments, LLC, requesting approval of the
following:
A Conditional Use Permit to operate a storefront retail and cannabis delivery
business within an existing 5,941-square-foot commercial building located at 1505
Mesa Verde Drive East. The business would sell pre -packaged cannabis and pre-
packaged cannabis products directly to customers onsite and through delivery,
subject to conditions of approval and other City and State requirements;
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on August 14, 2023 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the
proposal, and the project was approved by the Planning Commission on a 5-2 vote;
WHEREAS, an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the project was
timely filed;
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on October
17, 2023 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against the appeal;
WHERAS pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project
is exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15301 (Class 1), for Existing Facilities,
as described specifically in the Planning Commission staff report;
NOW, THEREFORE, based on evidence in the record and the findings contained
in Exhibit A, the City Council hereby upholds the decision of the Planning Commission to
APPROVE Planning Application 22-05.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 2023.
ATTEST:
Brenda Green, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF COSTA MESA
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John St "he ayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
K berly IYall Barlow, City Attorney
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 2023-49 and was duly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
held on the 17th day of October 2023, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHAVEZ, GAMEROS, REYNOLDS, HARLAN, AND
STEPHENS.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MARR AND HARPER.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 18th day of October 2023.
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Brenda Green, tity Clerk
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FINDINGS
A. The proposed project complies with Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC) Section
13-29(g)(2) ("Findings") as follows:
Finding: "The proposed development or use is substantially compatible with
developments in the same general area and would not be materially detrimental to
other properties within the area".
Facts in Support of Finding: The subject site is located within a commercial
zone (Cl — Local Business District) where commercial development is
specifically allowed. Pursuant to the CMMC, cannabis retail storefronts are
conditionally permitted uses in the City's commercial zones and are subject to
extensive regulation (as specifically described in the August 14t" Planning
Commission staff report). These regulations are adopted to prevent land use
inconsistencies with adjacent properties. Additionally, the proposed cannabis
retail storefront use is not located within 1,000 feet of a K-12 school,
playground, licensed child daycare, or homeless shelter, or within 600 feet of
a youth center. All retail sales would take place underroof, no outdoor storage
or sales are proposed nor would be allowed, and operations would be
conditioned to be compliant with applicable local and State laws as well as to
minimize potential impacts. Staff does not anticipate that the proposed retail
cannabis use would be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses that include
a convenience store, multi -tenant commercial center with restaurants, offices,
services, and a liquor store, car dealership, hotel, and multiple -family housing.
To ensure neighborhood compatibility, proposed project conditions and
requirements have been included such as posting parking lot signs to remind
customers to keep noise levels to a minimum, shielding security lighting
down/away from neighboring properties, and limiting business hours from 9
AM to 10 PM. Therefore, the retail cannabis use would be compatible with
other properties within the area, and in compliance with local and State
requirements.
Finding: "Granting the conditional use permit will not be materially detrimental to the
health, safety and general welfare of the public or otherwise injurious to property or
improvements within the immediate neighborhood".
Facts in Support of Finding: The proposed cannabis retail storefront use with
delivery would follow safety measures detailed in a professionally -prepared
security plan. The security plan was evaluated for compliance by the City's
cannabis consultant, HdL. Measures designed to maintain safety at the site
include, but are not limited to, at least one security guard would be onsite at all
times and security devices shall be installed before operation. Examples of
security devices include window and door alarms, motion -detectors, limited
access areas, and a monitored video surveillance system covering all exterior
entrances, exits, and all interior limited access spaces. In addition, the business
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employees, including delivery drivers and part-time staff, must pass a live scan
background check and obtain an identification badge from the City. The
conditions of approval include, but are not limited to, the aforementioned security
measures to ensure that the use would not be materially detrimental to the
health, safety and general welfare of the public or be otherwise injurious to
property or improvements within the immediate neighborhood.
Finding: "Granting the conditional use permit will not allow a use, density or intensity
which is not in accordance with the general plan designation and any applicable
specific plan for the property".
Facts in Support of Finding: The proposed retail use is located within an
existing commercial building on a property that has a General Plan land use
classification of "General Commercial." No additional square footage is
proposed; therefore, approving the CUP would not increase site intensity. As
stated in the General Plan Land Use Element, the City's commercial
designations "accommodate a full range of commercial activity present and
desired in Costa Mesa." The use is consistent with General Plan policies
related to providing a mixture of commercial goods, services, and employment
opportunities; expanding the City's tax base; and promoting the incubation of
unique and specialized businesses.
B. The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, for
the permitting and/or minor alteration of Existing Facilities, involving negligible or no
expansion of the existing or prior use. This project site contains an existing
commercial building that has been used continuously for commercial activities. The
application does not propose an increase in commercial floor area or otherwise
expand the prior commercial use. The project is consistent with the applicable
General Plan land use designation and policies as well as with the applicable zoning
designation and regulations. Furthermore, none of the exceptions that bar the
application of a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2
applies. Specifically, the project would not result in a cumulative impact; would not
have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; would
not result in damage to scenic resources; is not located on a hazardous site or
location; and would not impact any historic resources.
C. The project is subject to a traffic impact fee, pursuant to Chapter XI I, Article 3
Transportation System Management, of Title 13 of the Costa Mesa Municipal Code.
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EXHIBIT B
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General
Ping. 1. The use of this property as a cannabis storefront business shall comply
with the approved plans and terms described in the resolution, these
conditions of approval, and applicable sections of the Costa Mesa
Municipal Code (CMMC). The Planning Commission may modify or revoke
any planning application based on findings related to public nuisance and/or
noncompliance with conditions of approval [Title 13, Section 13-29(o)].
2. Approval of the planning/zoning application is valid for two years from the
effective date of this approval and will expire at the end of that period unless
the applicant establishes the use by one of the following actions: 1) a
building permit has been issued and construction has commenced, and has
continued to maintain a valid building permit by making satisfactory progress
as determined by the Building Official, 2) a certificate of occupancy has been
issued, or 3) the use is established and a business license has been issued.
A time extension can be requested no less than 30 days or more than sixty
(60) days before the expiration date of the permit and submitted with the
appropriate fee for review to the Planning Division. The Director of
Development Services may extend the time for an approved permit or
approval to be exercised up to 180 days subject to specific findings listed in
Title 13, Section 13-29 (k) (6). Only one request for an extension of 180 days
may be approved by the Director. Any subsequent extension requests shall
be considered by the original approval authority.
3. No person may engage in any cannabis business or in any cannabis activity
within the City including delivery or sale of cannabis or a cannabis product
unless the person:
a. Has a valid Cannabis Business Permit from the City;
b. Has paid all Cannabis Business Permit and all application fees and
deposits established by resolution of the City Council, including annual
Community Improvement Division inspection deposits;
c. Has obtained all applicable planning, zoning, building, and other
applicable permits from the relevant governmental agency which may
be applicable to the zoning district in which such cannabis business
intends to operate;
d. Has obtained a City business license pursuant to Chapter I of the
Municipal Code;
e. Is in compliance with all requirements of the Community Improvement
Division regarding the property;
f. Has obtained any and all licenses required by State law and/or
regulations; and
g. Has satisfied all CUP conditions of approval.
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4. Any change in the operational characteristics of the use shall be subject to
Planning Division review and may require an amendment to the Conditional
Use Permit, subject to either Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission
approval, depending on the nature of the proposed change.
5. No cultivation of cannabis is allowed anywhere on the premises.
6. The uses authorized by this Conditional Use Permit must be conducted in
accordance with all applicable State and local laws, including, but not
limited to compliance with the most current versions of the provisions of
the California Code of Regulations that regulate the uses permitted hereby.
Any violation thereof shall be a violation of the conditions of this permit and
may be cause for revocation of this permit.
7. Except for operations allowed by this Conditional Use Permit and under an
active Cannabis Business Permit and State Type 10 license, no permit
holder or any of its employees shall sell, distribute, furnish, and/or
otherwise provide any cannabis or cannabis product to any person, firm,
corporation, group or any other entity, unless that person or entity is a
lawful, bona fide customer, or it possesses all currently valid permits and/or
licenses required by both the State of California and applicable local
governmental entity to lawfully receive such cannabis and to engage in a
"cannabis activity" as defined by Costa Mesa Municipal Code sec. 9-485.
The permit holder shall verify that the recipient, regardless of where it is
located, of any cannabis or cannabis product sold, distributed, furnished,
and/or otherwise provided by or on behalf of the permit holder, possesses
all required permits and/or licenses therefor.
8. The applicant, the property owner and the operator (collectively referred to
as "indemnitors") shall each jointly and severally defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, agents, officers
and employees from any claim, legal action, or proceeding (collectively
referred to as "proceeding") brought against the City, its elected and
appointed officials, agents, officers or employees arising out of City's
approval of the project, including but not limited to any proceeding under
the California Environmental Quality Act. The indemnification shall include,
but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against the City,
if any, and cost of suit, attorney's fees, and other costs, liabilities and
expenses incurred in connection with such proceeding whether incurred
by the applicant, the City and/or the parties initiating or bringing such
proceeding. This indemnity provision shall include the indemnitors' joint
and several obligation to indemnify the City for all the City's costs, fees,
and damages that the City incurs in enforcing the indemnification
provisions set forth in this section.
9. If any section, division, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this approval
is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining provisions.
10. The use shall operate in accordance with the approved Security Plan. Any
changes to the Security Plan must be submitted to the Planning Division with
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a written explanation of the changes. If the Director determines that changes
are substantial, a modification to the Cannabis Business Permit and/or
amendment to the CUP may be required.
11.
A parking and security management plan, including techniques described in
Operational Condition of Approval No. 7, must be approved by the Director
of Economic and Development Services or designee prior to any grand
opening or other high -volume event on the subject property.
Bldg. 12.
Development shall comply with the requirements of the following adopted
codes: 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Building Code,
2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022
California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
and 2022 California Energy Code (or the applicable adopted, California
Residential Code, California Building Code, California Electrical Code,
California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Green
Building Standards and California Energy Code at the time of plan
submittal or permit issuance) and California Code of Regulations also
known as the California Building Standards Code, as amended by the City
of Costa Mesa. Requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings
and elements by individuals with disability shall comply with chapter 11 B
of the 2022 California Building Code.
CBP 13.
The operator shall maintain a valid Cannabis Business Permit and a valid
Business License at all times. The Cannabis Business Permit application
number associated with this address is MQ-21-34. Upon issuance, the
Cannabis Business Permit will be valid for a two-year period and must be
renewed with the City prior to its expiration date, including the payment of
permit renewal fees. No more than one Cannabis Business Permit may be
issued to this property.
14.
The use shall operate in accordance with the approved Business Plan. Any
changes to the Business Plan must be submitted to the Planning Division
with a written explanation of the changes. If the Director determines that
changes are substantial, a modification to the Cannabis Business Permit
and/or amendment to the CUP may be required.
15.
A Cannabis Business Permit may be revoked upon a hearing by the
Director of Economic and Development Services or designee pursuant to
Section 9-120 of the CMMC for failing to comply with the terms of the
permit, the applicable provisions of the CMMC, State law or regulation
and/or any condition of any other permit issued pursuant to this code.
Revocation of the Cannabis Business Permit shall trigger the City's
proceedings to revoke the Conditional Use Permit and its amendments.
The Conditional Use Permit granted herein shall not be construed to allow
any subsequent owner/operator to continue operating under PA-22-05
until a valid new Cannabis Business Permit is received from the City of
Costa Mesa.
16.
A change in ownership affecting an interest of 51 or more percent, or an
incremental change in ownership that will result in a change of 51 or more
percent over a three year period, shall require submittal and approval of a
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new Cannabis Business Permit. A change in ownership that affects an
interest of less than 51 percent shall require approval of a minor
modification to the Cannabis Business Permit.
State 17.
The business must obtain any and all licenses required by State law and/or
regulation prior to engaging in any cannabis activity at the property.
18.
The applicant shall obtain State License Type 10 prior to operating. The
uses authorized by this Conditional Use Permit must be conducted in
accordance with all applicable State and local laws, including, but not
limited to compliance with the most current versions of the provisions of
the California Code of Regulations that regulate the uses permitted hereby.
Any violation thereof shall be a violation of the conditions of this permit and
may be cause for revocation of this permit.
19.
Suspension of a license issued by the State of California, or by any of its
departments or divisions, shall immediately suspend the ability of a
cannabis business to operate within the City, until the State of California,
or its respective department or division, reinstates or reissues the State
license. Should the State of California, or any of its departments or
divisions, revoke or terminate the license of a cannabis business, such
revocation or termination shall also revoke or terminate the ability of a
cannabis business to operate within the City. This Conditional Use Permit
will expire and be of no further force and effect if any State issued license
remains suspended for a period exceeding six (6) months. Documentation
of three violations during routine inspections or investigations of
complaints shall result in the Community Inprovement Division scheduling
a hearing before the Director of Development Services to consider
revocation of the Cannabis Business Permit.
20.
Third parties are prohibited from providing delivery services for non -
storefront retail.
21.
Persons under the age of twenty-one (21) years shall not be allowed on
the premises of this business, except as otherwise specifically provided for
by state law and CMMC Section 9-495(h)(6). It shall be unlawful and a
violation of this CUP for the owner/operator to employ any person who is
not at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
PD 22.
Every manager, supervisor, employee or volunteer of the cannabis
business must submit fingerprints and other information specified on the
Cannabis Business Permit for a background check by the Costa Mesa
Police Department to verify that person's criminal history. No employee or
volunteer may commence paid or unpaid work for the business until the
background checks have been approved. No cannabis business or owner
thereof may employ any person who has been convicted of a felony within
the past 7 years, unless that felony has been dismissed, withdrawn,
expunged or set aside pursuant to Penal Code sections 1203.4, 1000 or
1385, or who is currently on probation or parole for the sale, distribution,
possession or manufacture of a controlled substance.
CID 23.
Should any employee, volunteer or other person who possesses an
identification badge be terminated or cease their employment with the
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business, the applicant shall return such identification badge to the City of
Costa Mesa Community Improvement Division within 24 hours, not
including weekends and holidays.
The property owner and applicant shall use "Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design" techniques to reduce opportunities for crime,
loitering and encampments on the property as deemed appropriate by the
Community Improvement Manager and Director of Economic and
Development Services.
This business operator shall pay all sales, use, business and other
applicable taxes, and all license, registration, and other fees and permits
required under State and local law. This business operator shall cooperate
with the City with respect to any reasonable request to audit the cannabis
business' books and records for the purpose of verifying compliance with
the CMMC and this CUP, including but not limited to a verification of the
amount of taxes required to be paid during any period.
The following records and recordkeeping shall be maintained/conducted:
a. The owner/operator of this cannabis business shall maintain accurate
books and records, detailing all of the revenues and expenses of the
business, and all of its assets and liabilities. On no less than an annual
basis, or at any time upon reasonable request of the City, the
owner/operator shall file a sworn statement detailing the number of
sales by the cannabis business during the previous twelve month
period (or shorter period based upon the timing of the request),
provided on a per -month basis. The statement shall also include gross
sales for each month, and all applicable taxes paid or due to be paid.
b. The owner/operator shall maintain a current register of the names and
the contact information (including the name, address, and telephone
number) of anyone owning or holding an interest in the cannabis
business, and separately of all the officers, managers, employees,
agents and volunteers currently employed or otherwise engaged by the
cannabis business. The register required by this condition shall be
provided to the City Manager upon a reasonable request.
c. The owner/operator shall maintain an inventory control and reporting
system that accurately documents the present location, amounts, and
descriptions of all cannabis and cannabis products for all stages of the
retail sale process. Subject to any restrictions under the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), the
owner/operator shall allow City officials to have access to the
business's books, records, accounts, together with any other data or
documents relevant to its permitted cannabis activities, for the purpose
of conducting an audit or examination. Books, records, accounts, and
any and all relevant data or documents will be produced no later than
twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the City's request, unless
otherwise stipulated by the City.
d. The owner/operator shall have in place a point -of -sale tracking system
to track and report on all aspects of the cannabis business including,
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but not limited to, such matters as cannabis tracking, inventory data,
and gross sales (by weight and by sale). The owner/operator shall
ensure that such information is compatible with the City's record -
keeping systems. The system must have the capability to produce
historical transactional data for review by the City Manager or
designees.
Insp. 27.
The City Manager or designees may enter this business at any time during
the hours of operation without notice, and inspect the location of this
business as well as any recordings and records required to be maintained
pursuant to Title 9, Chapter VI or under applicable provisions of State law.
If the any areas are deemed by the City Manager or designee to be not
accessible during an inspection, not providing such access is cause for the
City to begin a cannabis business permit (CBP) and/or conditional use
permit (CUP) and/or business license revocation process as prescribed by
the applicable Municipal Code revocation procedures.
28.
Inspections of this cannabis business by the City will be conducted, at a
minimum, on a quarterly basis. The applicant will pay for the inspections
according to the adopted Fee Schedule.
29.
Quarterly Fire & Life Safety Inspections will be conducted by the
Community Risk Reduction Division to verify compliance with the approved
operation. The applicant will pay for the inspection according to the
Additional Required Inspections as adopted in the Fee Schedule.
30.
Annual Fire & Life Safety Inspections will be conducted by the Fire Station
Crew for emergency response pre -planning and site access familiarization.
The applicant will pay for the inspection according to the adopted Fee
Schedule.
31.
Pursuant to Title 9, Chapter VI, it is unlawful for any person having
responsibility for the operation of a cannabis business, to impede, obstruct,
interfere with, or otherwise not to allow, the City to conduct an inspection,
review or copy records, recordings or other documents required to be
maintained by a cannabis business under this chapter or under State or
local law. It is also unlawful for a person to conceal, destroy, deface,
damage, or falsify any records, recordings or other documents required to
be maintained by a cannabis business under this chapter or under State
or local law.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permits
1. Plans shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a California licensed
Architect or Engineer.
2. The conditions of approval and ordinance or code provisions of Planning
Application 22-05 shall be blueprinted on the face of the site plan as part
of the plan check submittal package.
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3. Prior to the Building Division issuing a demolition permit, the applicant shall
contact the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) located
at:
21865 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
Tel: 909- 396-2000
Or visit its website:
http://www.costamesaca.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid
=23381. The Building Division will not issue a demolition permit until an
Identification Number is provided by AQMD.
4. Odor control devices and techniques shall be incorporated to ensure that
odors from cannabis are not detected outside the property, anywhere on
adjacent properly or public right-of-way. Building and mechanical permits
must be obtained from the Building Division prior to work commencing on
any part of the odor control system.
5. Plan check submittal shall include air quality/odor control device
specification sheets. Plan check submittal shall also include a landscape
and irrigation plan that includes drought -tolerant plants and/or California
native plants, living ground cover, shrubs, and at least four 24-inch box
size shade trees in the parking lot, bike racks, and parking space design
and striping in conformance with CMMC and Transportation Division
requirements.
6. No signage shall be installed until the owner/operator or its designated
contractor has obtained permits required from the City. Business
identification signage shall be limited to that needed for identification only.
Business identification signage shall not include any references to
cannabis, whether in words or symbols. All signs shall comply with the
CMMC.
7. The plans and business operator shall comply with the requirements of the
applicable California Fire Code, including any referenced standards as
amended by the City of Costa Mesa.
8. The Traffic Impact Fee as calculated by the Transportation Services
Division shall be paid in full.
9. Construction documents shall include a temporary fencing and temporary
security lighting exhibit to ensure the site is secured during construction
and to discourage crime, vandalism, and illegal encampments.
10. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan to the Planning Division for
review and approval. The lighting plan shall show locations of all security
lighting. As determined by the Director of Economic and Development
Services or their designee, a photometric study may be required to
demonstrate compliance with the following: (a) lighting levels on the
property including the parking lot shall be adequate for safety and security
purposes (generally, at least 1.0 foot candle), (b) lighting design and layout
shall minimize light spill at the adjacent residential property line and at
other light-sensitive uses (generally, no more than 0.5-footcandle at the
property line), and (c) glare shields may be required to prevent light spill.
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11. Two (2) sets of detailed landscape and irrigation plans, which meet the
requirements set forth in Costa Mesa Municipal Code Sections 13-101
through 13-108, shall be required as part of the project plan check review
and approval process. Plans shall be forwarded to the Planning Division
for final approval prior to issuance of building permits.
12. The easterly site driveway on Mesa Verde Drive East shall be redesigned
to serve as a right turn exit only. Striping and convenience signs shall be
installed to support this movement. Plans shall be reviewed and approved
by the City's Public Works Director or designee.
Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Use/Occupancy
The operator, contractors, and subcontractors must have valid business
licenses to do business in the City of Costa Mesa. Final occupancy and
utility releases will not be granted until all such licenses have been obtained.
Prior to Issuance of Cannabis Business Permit
1. The applicant shall contact the Planning Division for a facility inspection
and provide a matrix of conditions of approval explaining how each was
met prior to issuance of a Cannabis Business Permit.
2. The applicant shall pay the Planning Commission public notice fee ($1 per
notice post card) and the newspaper ad publishing cost.
3. The final Security Plan shall be consistent with the approved building
plans.
4. Each entrance to the business shall be visibly posted with a clear and
legible notice stating the following:
a. That smoking, ingesting, or otherwise consuming cannabis on the
premises or in the areas adjacent to the cannabis business is prohibited;
b. That no person under the age of twenty-one (21) years of age is
permitted to enter upon the premises of the cannabis business unless
the business holds a retail medical cannabis license (M-license) issued
by the state;
c. That loitering by persons outside the facility both on the premises and
within fifty (50) feet of the premises is prohibited; and
d. The premise is a licensed cannabis operation approved by the City of
Costa Mesa. The City may also issue a window/door sticker, which shall
be visibly posted.
5. The owner/operator shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term
of the permit comprehensive general liability insurance and comprehensive
automotive liability insurance protecting the permittee in an amount of not
less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined
single limit, including bodily injury and property damage and not less than
two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate for each personal injury
liability, products -completed operations and each accident, issued by an
insurance provider admitted and authorized to do business in California and
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shall be rated at least A-:viii in A.M. Best & Company's Insurance Guide.
Such policies of insurance shall be endorsed to name the City of Costa
Mesa as an additional insured. Proof of said insurance must be provided to
the Planning Division before the business commences operations. Any
changes to the insurance policy must be submitted to the Planning Division
within 10 days of the date the change is effective.
6. The applicant shall submit an executed Retail Cannabis Business Permit
Defense and Indemnity Agreement on a form to be provided by the City.
7. The applicant shall post signs within the parking lot directing the use of
consideration such as no loud voices, loud music, revving car engines, etc.
The language of the parking lot signs shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Division prior to installation.
8. The proposed cannabis retail establishment shall not be issued a CBP and
no cannabis activity may be allowed under the CUP unless and until the
existing College and Career Preparatory Academy located at 1525 Mesa
Verde Drive East ceases use and occupancy of the site.
Operational Conditions
1. No product deliveries to the facility shall occur after 10:00 PM and before
7:00 AM.
2. Onsite sales hours of operations are limited to 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday
through Thursday, and 9 AM to 10 PM Friday through Sunday.
3. The applicant shall submit an updated delivery vehicle list each quarter with
the quarterly update to the employee roster which is required pursuant to
the CBP. The number of delivery vehicles parked onsite shall not exceed
the number of available onsite surplus parking spaces. Delivery vehicles
shall not be parked on City streets.
4. At least one licensed security guard shall be onsite at all times.
5. The operator shall maintain free of litter all areas of the property under which
applicant has control.
6. The use shall be conducted, at all times, in a manner that will allow the quiet
enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood. The operator shall institute
appropriate security and operational measures as necessary to comply with
this requirement.
7. If parking shortages or other parking -related problems develop, the
business owner or operator will be required to institute appropriate
operational measures necessary to minimize or eliminate the problem in a
manner deemed appropriate by the Director of Economic and Development
Services or designee. Temporary or permanent parking management
strategies include, but are not limited to, reducing operating hours of the
business, hiring an additional employee trained in traffic control to monitor
parking lot use and assist with customer parking lot circulation, and offering
discounts for online and phone orders.
8. While working, employees shall not park on residential streets unless doing
so temporarily to make a cannabis delivery.
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9. All employees must wear an identification badge while on the premises of
the business, in a format prescribed by the City Manager or designee.
When on the premises, badges must be clearly visible and worn on
outermost clothing and above the waist in a visible location.
10. The operator shall ensure that all vehicles are properly maintained, all
delivery drivers have a good driving record, and each driver conducts a
visual inspection of the vehicle at the beginning of each shift.
11. The operator shall ensure that deliveries are grouped to minimize total
vehicle trips.
12. During each delivery stop, the delivery vehicle shall be parked in a safe
manner (i.e., not impeding traffic circulation), the engine shall be turned off
and the vehicle shall be locked.
13. Delivery/vendor vehicle loading and unloading shall only take place within
direct unobstructed view of surveillance cameras, located in close proximity
to the vendor entry door, as shown on an exhibit approved by the Director of
Economic and Development Services or designee. No loading and unloading
of cannabis products into or from the vehicles shall take place outside of
camera view. The security guard shall monitor all on -site loading and
unloading of vehicles. Video surveillance cameras shall be installed on the
exterior of the building with direct views of the vendor entry door and the entire
parking lot. Any modifications or additional vehicle loading and unloading
areas shall be submitted to the Director of Economic and Development
Services or designee for approval.
14. Delivery/vendor vehicle standing, loading and unloading shall be conducted
so as not to interfere with normal use of streets, sidewalks, driveways and
on -site parking.
15. The sale, dispensing, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on or about
the premises is prohibited.
16. No outdoor storage or display of cannabis or cannabis products is permitted
at any time.
17. Cannabis shall not be consumed on the property at any time, in any form.
16. The owner/operator shall prohibit loitering on and within fifty (50) feet of the
property.
19. No cannabis or cannabis products, or graphics depicting cannabis or
cannabis products, shall be visible from the exterior of the property, or on
any of the vehicles owned or used as part of the cannabis business.
20. The owner or operator shall maintain air quality/odor control devices by
replacing filters on a regular basis, as specified in the manufacturer
specifications.
21. If cannabis odor is detected outside the building, the business owner or
operator shall institute corrective measures necessary to minimize or
eliminate the problem in a manner deemed appropriate by the Director of
Economic and Development Services.
22. Cannabis liquid or solid waste must be made unusable and unrecognizable
prior to leaving a secured storage area and shall be disposed of at facility
approved to receive such waste.
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23. No cannabis products shall be disposed in the onsite trash enclosure. If any
damaged or expired cannabis products must be disposed, the owner or
operator shall return the damaged or expired cannabis products to the
original licensed distributor or vendor and follow all applicable State and
City regulations.
24. Each transaction involving the exchange of cannabis goods between the
business and consumer shall include the following information: (1) Date and
time of transaction; (2) Name and employee number/identification of the
employee who processed the sale; (3) List of all cannabis goods purchased
including quantity; and (4) Total transaction amount paid.
25. All cannabis products shall be secured in a locked container during
transportation between the facility and delivery and vendor vehicles. Prior to
a vendor's arrival, vendors are required to give notice to facility personnel.
Upon arrival, authorized facility personnel shall escort the vendor to the
facility.
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