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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: January 10, 2020
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) Use on the Property located at 1415 Corporate Boulevard (NuMed Partners, LLC - 19-1104 / AU01/3-19.236-Su - TV - Ward 1)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, NuMed Partners, LLC, is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) use on property located at 1415 Corporate Boulevard
BACKGROUND:
On June 25, 2019, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A.101-0027), was signed into law by the State of Illinois, effective January 1, 2020. The Act legalizes the purchase, possession and private use of cannabis by adults 21 years of age or older for recreational use. The majority of the law pertains to the sales, processing, distribution, taxes and eligible users of cannabis. Subsequently, the Aurora City Council passed Ordinance Number O19-072 on October 22, 2019, requiring a Special Use permit for qualifying Cannabis Dispensing Facilities with the Special Use Permit being permissible in the B-2, B-3, DC, ORI, M-1, and M-2 Districts and business arear of PDD.
The Subject Property is currently an office building with PDD Planned Development District zoning, which is part of the Farnsworth International Planned Development District. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Special Use for a cannabis dispensing facility. The existing building is currently divided into two separate unit spaces. NuMed Partners, LLC is proposing to initially occupy the one of the units, which is currently vacant. As the other unit becomes available the intent is that the dispensing facility will expand into the entire building.
DISCUSSION:
As part of the Special Use review, Staff reviewed the request per the requirements as stated in the Special Use section f...
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