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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/14up 4 91 n The meeting was called to order by Chair BRINKMAN at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29"' Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Commission Members Present: Anne Brinkman Alan Bucknain Emery Dorsey Silke Popp Scott Ohm Commission Members Absent: Staff Members Present: Steve Timms Amanda Weaver Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Kim Waggoner, Recording Secretary It was moved by Commissioner OHM and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 1 . 11 W01 NO I ION 1 11 11111' It was moved by Commissioner BUCKNAM and seconded by Commissioner DORSEY to approve the minutes of April 17,2014, as written. Motion carried 4-0 with Chair BRINKMAN abstaining. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for any person to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) No one wished to speak at this time, Planning Commission Minutes May 15, 2014 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. WZ-14-04: An application filed by Rocky Mountain Biosystems Inc. for an amendment to the Youngfield Plaza Planned Commercial Development Outline Development Plan to allow additional uses at 3924-4096 Youngfield St. Commissioner OHM asked which properties were notified and if there are any setbacks from schools. Ms. Reckert stated notification requirement is a 300-foot radius around the property and there are no setbacks for testing facilities. In response to Commissioner OHM's questions, Ms. Reckert stated the Fire Department reported they had no concerns with the additional testing. Commissioner DORSEY confirmed the location of proposed testing facility. Ms. Reckert stated the applicant is not expanding their current space just expanding the materials being tested. Commissioner BUCKNAM, asked about protocol for secure transport of samples to the testing facility. Ms. Reckert stated there are state requirements and deferred to the applicant. Chair BRINKMAN asked if there are different levels and capabilities of testing facilities and asked if the revenue from this type of business can be deposited into a bank, Ms. Reckert deferred to the applicant. He stated they have a good record with following compliance guidelines. Their intent is to set the standard for marijuana testing. They intend to become a state of the art facility Planning Commission Minutes -2- May 1 5, 2014 and perhaps set the standard for the state and country. He stated they have a DEA license to research narcotics compounds. A bonded registered courier with an occupational license from the state will pick up the samples and bring materials to the facility. The samples will be documented and secured. The facility has a high level of security. Material will be checked out for testing including weight and measurement. A report will be generated after testing. Any waste materials will be disposed per the state regulations, Commercial DORSEY inquired about the leased building for use of cannabis. The applicant stated there are currently three units and the plan is to restrict testing to one unit. Commissioner OHM asked if there would be any extractions or use of solvents. The applicant stated technically yes but they do not extract for preparation or retail purposes. The amounts extracted are minimal for testing. Fume hoods with safety glass will be utilized. Commissioner OHM asked if CO2 is used as a solvent. The applicant stated no, not currently. There is a chance they might do some research on extractions and use CO2. The risk of explosion and toxic contaminates is removed with CO2 extraction and is considered safe. Commissioner OHM asked the applicant if he was aware of the conditions under state law Colorado revised statue 12-43.3-202 that is specifically about medical marijuana concentration requirements for CO2. The applicant stated he is aware of the condition and is compliant. Chair BRINKMAN asked the applicant if there are different levels of testing facilities and asked if RMBI is considered a compounder. The applicant stated there is only one level of testing and they do some compounding for vaccines. He stated this type of facility is not allowed to retail marijuana products. He does anticipate developing technology for compounding CDB in the future and passing it on to a retail operation. Chair BRINK AN asked if banks are allowed to accept revenue from testing and research of retail/medical marijuana. The applicant replied yes. Commissioner DORSEY asked if the applicant will be testing infused products for retail for the state. The applicant stated they will be testing all materials. The state can designate any tester that they want. He stated they intend to be a high quality testing facility and go for the state business as well. Commissioner :POPE' asked if trials will be conducted with human or animals. The applicant stated they haven't planned any studies with human or animals at this point. RMBI goes through an internal review board for a clinical study and is regulated by the National Institute of Health and defined by government standards. He stated they follow Planning Commission Minutes -3— May 1 5, 2014 national federal guidelines for trials with animals. The facility is accredited and inspected twice a year. Human studies have to be reviewed and approved by an outside source. Commissioner POPP asked if human trials could be in Colorado. The applicant stated yes because of the laws and transport laws. Commissioner DORSEY asked who has jurisdiction to oversee the testing, 'File applicant stated the state is putting an accreditation system in place by July 1, Chair BRINKMAN closed the public hearing since no one in the audience wanted to speak. It was moved by Commissioner POPP and seconded by Commissioner BUCKNAM to recommend approval of Case No. WZ-14-04, a request for approval of an amendment to the Youngfield Plaza Planned Commercial Development Outline Development Plan for property located at 3924-4096 Youngfield, for the following reasons: 1. The additional uses will fulfill a state-wide need and should result in an economic benefit to the City. 2. The rezoning request is consistent with Envision Wheat Ridge, the City's comprehensive plan. 3. The evaluation criteria support approval of this request. ff� 1. The additional uses of marijuana research and testing be allowed only on Lot 1, of the Youngfield Plaza Planned Development. 2. All appropriate State and city requirements be met by the proposed facility. A. Ms. Reckert stated there is a land use case scheduled for public hearing on June S. At this point there is nothing scheduled for June 19. Commissioner POPP stated she will not be able to attend on June 5 and 19. B. Commissioner OHM inquired about the historical Brownfields bill signing and if the portion of the Go Ford site that the city bought is going through remediation. Ms. Reckert stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes May 1 5, 2014 OHM to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Motion carried 5-0. �(nne Brinkman, Chair Kim Waggoner, R ing Secretary Planning Commission Minutes -5— May 1 , 5, 2014