What happened

Council Approves Cannabis Store and Zoning Changes

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council voted to approve a non-medical cannabis retail store at 255 Vermilion Avenue. The store will be open from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week. Council also approved zoning bylaw amendments for liquor-licensed establishments. The amendments will allow for more liquor-licensed businesses in the town. Additionally, council approved a grant from the Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner, increasing the budget from $30,000 to $65,000. The 2019 Annual Report was also approved.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store at 255 Vermilion Avenue: Council voted to approve the non-medical cannabis retail store at 255 Vermilion Avenue, with operating hours from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week.
  • passed — Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Liquor-Licensed Establishments: Council approved zoning bylaw amendments for liquor-licensed establishments, allowing for more liquor-licensed businesses in the town. [22]
  • passed — Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner Grant: Council approved a grant from the Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner, increasing the budget from $30,000 to $65,000. [10][11][12][13][15][18]
  • passed — 2019 Annual Report: Council approved the 2019 Annual Report. [6][15]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The non-medical cannabis retail store is expected to open soon, and the zoning bylaw amendments will be implemented in the coming weeks. The increased budget for the Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner grant will be used to support community programs and services.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Atheneum Cannabis Corp. — Approval for a non-medical cannabis retail store at 255 Vermilion Avenue.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Cannabis Retail Store

The approval of a non-medical cannabis retail store at 255 Vermilion Avenue is expected to bring in new revenue for the town, and provide a new service for residents. However, some residents may be concerned about the impact of the store on the community.

Zoning Bylaw Amendments

The zoning bylaw amendments for liquor-licensed establishments are expected to allow for more liquor-licensed businesses in the town, which could bring in new revenue and create jobs. However, some residents may be concerned about the impact of these businesses on the community.

Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner Grant

The increased budget for the Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner grant is expected to support community programs and services, which could have a positive impact on the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Development Variance Permit for 208 Jacobson Road

Council approved the Development Variance Permit for 208 Jacobson Road, allowing for a larger accessory building.

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2020-09-DVP be approved.”

6.2 Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) Referral-Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Sales Licence

Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) Referral-Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Sales Licence — in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Cannabis Control and Licencing Act, the Town of Princeton Council support an application from Atheneum Cannabis Corp. for a Non-Medical Cann [10][16]

“THAT in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Cannabis Control and Licencing Act, the Town of Princeton Council support an application from Atheneum Cannabis Corp. for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Licence with operating hours from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week (hours may v [10][16]”

6.3 Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner Grant

Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner Grant [10][11][12][13][15][18]

6.4 2019 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report ($30,000.00, $65,000.00) [6][15]

8.1 Copy of a letter to The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia from the UBCM.

Copy of a letter to The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia from the UBCM.

8.2 Copy of a letter to The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia and Honourable Carole James, Minister of Finance from Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Copy of a letter to The Honourable John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia and Honourable Carole James, Minister of Finance from Honourable Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. [19]

9.1 Recycling Council of British Columbia-Proclamation

Recycling Council of British Columbia-Proclamation — THAT

“THAT”

10.1 Rezoning for a Cannabis Retail Store at 255 Vermilion Avenue

Council approved the rezoning for a cannabis retail store at 255 Vermilion Avenue.

“THAT Bylaw No. 988, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create a Site Specific C2 zone to add a ‘cannabis retail sales establishment’ rezone for N1/2, Lot 6, Block 25, KAP55, DL 706, YDYD (255 Vermilion Avenue) be adopted.”

10.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Liquor-Licensed Establishments

Council approved zoning bylaw amendments for liquor-licensed establishments. [22]

“THAT Bylaw No. 991, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw be given first and second readings; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464 (2) of the Local Government Act, waive the Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 991, 2020 as the bylaw is consistent with the Official Community Plan. [22]”

Open questions

  • What are the plans for the non-medical cannabis retail store, and how will it be managed?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2020 Municipal Proclamation
  5. 256834 Horgan James FINAL
  6. Annual Report
  7. Annual Report Staff
  8. Draft DVP-2020-09 Permit
  9. Liquor Lic Premises Council Report
  10. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch
  11. NP Letter
  12. NP Letters Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store
  13. Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Notice
  14. Public Hearing - Waive - Newspaper Notice
  15. Red Cross and Office of the Fire Commissioner Grant
  16. Response to Cannabis Retail Establishment
  17. Site Plan DVP-2020-09
  18. Site Plan-Atheneum Cannabis Corp
  19. UBCM Submission Building BC's Recovery Together_Redacted
  20. Waste Reduction Week in Canada
  21. MoT Approved Bylaw No 988, 2020
  22. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 991, 2020

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