D.

STAFF REPORT

Date: September 11, 2019

To: Mayor and City Council

Thru: Sabra Newby, City Manager

Subject: D.5. Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential approval of
a privileged retail marijuana store license for Mitchell Donald Britten,
Cheyenne Medical, LLC., doing business as (dba), Thrive Cannabis
Marketplace, 7300 South Virginia Street, Suite B, Reno, Nevada.

From: Michael Chaump, Business Relations Manager

Summary: This privileged business license application is for a proposed retail marijuana store to
be located in the former Butcher Boy site located at 7300 South Virginia Street, Suite B, Reno,
Nevada. The application was submitted prior to Council approval of a moratorium on
applications for new retail marijuana stores.

The property is zoned Mixed Use/South Virginia Transit Corridor (MU/SVTC). The MU/SVTC
zoning district allows for the establishment of a retail marijuana store, subject to certain
locational requirements.

Council approval of a privileged business license is also required for retail marijuana stores. This
is a discretionary action subject to the approval considerations outlined in RMC sec. 5.05.008(j)
and described below. A review of policy and compatibility considerations is included under the
discussion section, including an evaluation of potentially sensitive uses in the area, adopted
policies related to the use and location, and public safety considerations in the area.

This review identified a potentially incompatible use (The Empowerment Center, a licensed
residential substance abuse treatment facility) located on the adjoining property.

The privileged business license summary is attached as Exhibit A. Staff recommends Council
consider the information provided herein to approve or deny the privileged business license for a
retail marijuana store.

Background: RMC sec. 5.05.008(k) states that privileged business license applications for
gaming, liquor, medical marijuana establishments, marijuana establishments, pawnbroker,
secondhand merchandise, and escort services must be approved by Council. Applications must
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also meet the initial requirements set forth by Reno City Council in RMC Titles 4 and 5.

On June 12, 2019, Council approved a Pending Moratorium on the acceptance of retail marijuana
store privileged business license applications. On July 24, 2019, Council approved a Final
Moratorium on the acceptance of retail marijuana store privileged business license applications.
This application was submitted prior to approval of either moratorium and may be acted upon. A
zoning verification letter for the proposed marijuana establishment was issued on March 7, 2019
(Exhibit B). The privilege license application was received March 8, 2019.

Discussion: NRS sec. 453D.210 and RMC Ch. 5.22 prohibit marijuana retail stores adjacent to
residentially zoned property, within 1,000 feet of a school, within 300 feet of a community
facility, or within 2,500 feet of another retail marijuana store. The zoning verification letter
provided by the City confirms consistency with the minimum spacing requirements based on the
information provided by the applicant from a State of Nevada licensed surveyor (Exhibit C).
Marijuana retail stores located in conforming zoning districts and outside the prohibited areas
may be established subject to issuance of a privileged business license.
The City reserves all rights to revoke any privileged business license, amend the existing zoning
verification letter, or issue a cease and desist letter in the event the Marijuana Establishment does
not comply with RMC or any provision of NRS.
A review of policy and compatibility considerations for the privileged business license identified
a sensitive use adjacent to the business location that could be impacted by issuance of the
proposed privileged business license. Potentially sensitive uses include residential zoning,
schools, day care facilities, community facilities, houses of worship and treatment facilities for
substance abuse or mental illness.
The Empowerment Center is a residential substance abuse treatment center adjoining the
proposed marijuana establishment (to the south). The facility has been in operation for 14 years
and provides treatment services for the community. Twenty-four clients reside at The
Empowerment Center and the use (Group Home) is classified as a residential use, but the
establishment is not zoned residential and such zoning is not required. RMC and NRS do not
establish any zoning or distance requirements between, nor prohibit colocation of, such facilities
and retail marijuana stores.

Nevertheless, the Empowerment Center claims that operation of a retail marijuana store
immediately adjacent to a residential substance abuse treatment center would adversely affect the
welfare of its clients and the community at large. The Empowerment Center submitted a letter in
opposition to this business license application (Exhibit D). Staff also received a letter from a
concerned citizen in opposition to issuing a business license to establish a marijuana
establishment next to The Empowerment Center (Exhibit E).
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The nearest residentially zoned property is located approximately 1,090 feet to the west, across
South Virginia Street and I-580. The nearest residential use not separated by the freeway is
located approximately 1,750 feet to the south across Longley Lane. No other potentially sensitive
uses were identified in the area.

There are no adopted policies in addition to the provision in NRS and RMC addressing
marijuana establishments in this area.

The Reno Police Department reported 16 calls for service at this location from July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019 (Exhibit F). This is not an unusually high number of calls for service.

Staff recommends Council consider the information provided in the staff report and exhibits to
approve or deny the privileged retail marijuana store license application.

Financial Implications: None at this time.

Legal Implications: Legal review completed for compliance with City procedures and Nevada
Law.

RMC sec. 5.22.013 provides broad authority and discretion as it relates to the approval, denial,
and conditioning of business licenses for marijuana establishments. It also allows Council to
deny “any application” determined to be “not in the best interest of the welfare, health, or safety
of the city; or if the applicant or location of the marijuana establishment is determined by
Council not to be suitable.”

RMC sec. 5.05.008(k) creates guidance for privileged business licenses generally, and requires
Council approval for gaming, liquor, medical marijuana establishments, marijuana
establishments, pawnbroker, secondhand merchandise, and escort service licenses. City Council
may deny a license for good cause, which is defined in RMC sec. 5.05.008(j), to include but not
be limited to:
(1) The application is incomplete or contains false, misleading or fraudulent
statements.

(2) The applicant fails to satisfy any qualification or requirement imposed by this
title, local, state or federal law, regulation or administrative policy pertaining to
such activities.

(3) The applicant has been subject, in any jurisdiction, to administrative action of
any kind imposing fines or other discipline relating to the operation of a business
licensed in the jurisdiction, or denied a license or work card, due to suitability
issues.
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(4) The applicant has engaged in deceptive practices upon the public.

(5) The applicant has, within the five years immediately preceding the date of the
application, been convicted of any of the following criminal offenses, regardless
of the jurisdiction of the conviction:

a. A felony or any crime which, under the laws of this state, would amount
to a felony;

b. Any crime of which theft, fraud or intent to defraud is an element;

c. Unlawfully possessing or distributing a controlled substance;

d. Solicitation, prostitution, or pandering; or

e. Any sex offense requiring the applicant to register under NRS 179D.441
to 179D.470, if the applicant has been classified by the State as a Tier 1 or
below; or

(6) A person who, within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the
application, has been convicted of any sex offense requiring the applicant to
register under NRS 179D.441 to 179D.470, if the applicant has been classified by
the state as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 offender.

(7) Any cause reasonably related to furtherance of the public welfare.

Under this section, cases generally construe “good cause” as having two components: 1)
the reason for denial must reasonably relate to the public welfare, and 2) the decision
must be supported by substantial evidence and not be arbitrary or capricious. Substantial
evidence requires more than the mere statements of interested parties and the opinions of
Council Members. City Council, Reno v. Travelers Hotel, 100 Nev. 436 (1984).
Accordingly, Council and staff should develop a substantive factual record before
denying a privileged license for “good cause”.

To build such a record or otherwise assist in its decision-making, Council may continue
the issuance of a license to gather more information or evidence is permissible provided
the delay is reasonable in duration or purpose.
Other grounds for denial appear in the RMC Chapters governing other, specific privileged
licenses. Most notably, RMC 5.07.040 provides:

No new on-premises wine and beer licenses, on-premises alcoholic beverage

licenses, or cabaret licenses shall be issued authorizing the sale of any alcoholic
beverage for consumption on the premises for any location or premises which
the city council deems unfavorable or undesirable due to its proximity to any
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schoolhouse or schoolroom used by any public or common school, or church, or

its location in an area that is predominantly residential or, because of the
specifics of the proposed use, either detrimental to the surrounding properties or
burdensome for police monitoring purposes. . .

Any denial of a license must be consistent with Equal Protection limitations. Applicants in
similar situations must be treated substantially the same. However, courts typically uphold
differences that rationally support different treatment to further a governmental interest.

Recommendation: Staff recommends Council consider the information provided and [Options:
a) approve or b) deny] the privileged retail marijuana store license application.

Proposed Motion: I move to [Options: a) approve or b) deny] the privilege business license.

Attachments:
 Exhibit A - Business Review Summary (PDF)
 Exhibit B - Zoning Verification_ RME19-00015 (PDF)
 Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (PDF)
 Exhibit D - The Empowerment Center (PDF)
 Exhibit E Letter - Bredemeier (PDF)
 Exhibit F - CFS - 7300 S Virginia St (PDF)
 Community Facility Buffer - 7300SouthVirginiaStreet (PDF)
 Zoning Map - 7300_SouthVirginiaStreet (PDF)
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Exhibit A
Privileged Business License Summary

Date: August 14, 2019

Attachment: Exhibit A - Business Review Summary (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
To: Mayor and City Council

Thru: Sabra Newby, City Manager

Subject: Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, Mitchell Donald Britten, 7300 South

Virginia Street, Suite B – Retail Marijuana Store (For Possible Action)

From: Michael Chaump, Business Relations Manager

1. Description of Business This is a new retail marijuana store locating in

the former Butcher Boy site on South Virginia
Street.
2. Business License Type Retail Marijuana Store
3. Ward 2
4. Inspection Update R147672Q-APP-2019
i. Zoning Passed/Approved (MU/SVTC)
ii. Health Inspection Not Required
iii. Building Pending
iv. Environmental Control Not Required
v. Fire Inspection Pending
vi. Police Inspection Not Required
vii. Police Verification Passed/Approved
5. Zoning Hours of Operation Allowed 6:00AM – 11:00PM
6. Hours of Operation Sunday through Saturday 9:00AM – 9:00PM
 Business License (ID # 11322)

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Meeting of August 14, 2019
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Attachment: Exhibit A - Business Review Summary (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
 Exhibit B D.5.b

Bill Thomas
Assistant City Manager

Attachment: Exhibit B - Zoning Verification_ RME19-00015 (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
Ario Stockham
Community Development Director

Division Managers
Michael Chaump
Business Relations Manager
Mike Mischel, PE
Engineering Manager
Claudia C. Hanson, AICP
Planning Manager
Chris Pingree
Acting Building and Safety Manager
Alex C. Woodley
Code Enforcement Manager

March 7, 2019

!ZONING VERIFICATION!
POTENTIAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT

David Brown
9910 W Cheyenne Ave, Ste 11
Las Vegas, NV 89129

RE: RME19-00015 (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary)

This letter identifies compliance with the zoning restrictions as adopted by the City of Reno per NRS
453D.210(5)(c). According to records available at the Community Development Department, as of March
7, 2019, the property located at 7300 South Virginia Street, Assessor's Parcel Number 025-330-39
("Subject Property") is zoned Mixed Use/South Virginia Street Transit Corridor (MU/SVTC). Reno
Municipal Code (RMC) regulates the location of uses within Title 18 (Annexation and Land Development
Code). Your inquiry is to determine whether a Retail Marijuana Store may be established on the Subject
Property. The MU/SVTC zoning district allows for the establishment of a Retail Marijuana Store on the
Subject Property.

Marijuana Establishments are restricted in their location from schools, houses of worship, community
facilities, and residentially zoned property. These distance restrictions are found in NRS 453D.210 and
RMC Title 18. This Zoning Verification Letter is being provided by the City of Reno based on the
information provided by the applicant, from a surveyor licensed within the State of Nevada, verifying that
the proposed location of a Retail Marijuana Store at 7300 South Virginia Street, at the time of the request
for this letter, conforms to the spacing restrictions found in NRS and RMC. The City of Reno is relying on
the. surveyor's verification and is not performing its own survey or verification. The City of Reno is not
liable for any errors made by the licensed surveyor who provided the distance information, or any
information provided within the application. The City of Reno reserves all rights to revoke any privilege
business license, amend and publish this zoning verification letter, or issue a cease and desist letter in the
event the Marijuana Establishment does not comply with the RMC or any provision of the NRS.

One East First Street, Reno, NV 89501 - P. 0. Box 1900, Reno, NV 89505
Reno .gov
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Zoning Verification Letter

Potential Marijuana Establishment
Date: March 7, 2019
Page 2

Attachment: Exhibit B - Zoning Verification_ RME19-00015 (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
The City of Reno has not inspected the Subject Property to determine if it is in compliance with all
applicable building requirements, including without limitation, the building requirements set forth in NRS
453D, NAC 453D, Regulation LCB File No. R092-17, or compliance with the International Building Code,
the International Fire Code, and any other applicable building codes, which proof of will be required
through the building permit or business license application process.

Although verification of the potential Marijuana Establishment is inclusive of the required minimum
distance separation from other existing and licensed Retail Marijuana Stores per RMC sec.
18.08.202(b}(26}(c), this Zoning Verification Letter does not consider this for current applications in the
Zoning Verification Letter process. The minimum distance separation requirement will be verified again
at the time of application for a City of Reno Business License to determine compliance as additional retail
marijuana stores apply. Business License applications will be considered in the order they are received,
and this Zoning Verification letter shall not be an entitlement to a place in the order of acceptance for
a City of Reno Business License application.

The City of Reno has also not verified that the applicant owns the Subject Property or has written
permission from the Subject Property owner, to operate a Marijuana Establishment on the Subject
Property which the applicant must provide with its registration with the Department of Taxation for the
State of Nevada.

This Zoning Verification Letter creates no property right to operate a Marijuana Establishment. Any
business license issued to operate a Marijuana Establishment on the Subject Property is a non-
transferrable revocable privileged license only.

Since the use, cultivation, distribution, production, possession, and transportation of marijuana remains
illegal under federal law, and marijuana remains classified as a Class I controlled substance, and a
"controlled substance" under Nevada law, those involved with Marijuana Establishments may still be
prosecuted under the Federal Controlled Substance Act ("CSA") regardless of whether the Marijuana
Establishment is in compliance with State law or has received a license to operate a Marijuana
Establishment in the City of Reno. Nothing in this Zoning Verification Letter is intended to authorize,
promote, condone or aid the production, distribution, or possession of marijuana in violation of any
applicable law including, without limitation, the CSA.

Reno Municipal Code regulating the location and licensure of marijuana establishments is available from
this office upon request. The associated sections of RMC are also available on-line through the Division's
web site at http://reno.gov/government/departments/community-development-department.

Any questions concerning this Zoning Verification Letter should be referred to the Community
Development Department at (775) 334-2042.

xc: Michael Cha ump, Business Services Manager

Ashley Turney, City Clerk
Claudia C. Hanson, AICP, Planning Manager
Carter Williams, Planning Technician

G:\PLANNING\Marijuana Establishments\Zoning Verification Letters [SENSITIVE]\RME19-00015.docx

 Exhibit C D.5.c

CITY OF RENO

Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
APPLICATION FOR MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT (RME) ZONING
VERIFICATION LETTER

For Community Development Department Use Only:

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The Applicant Signature for this application shall be pursuant to Section 74 of the Adopted Regulation of
the Department of Taxation, State of Nevada, for Marijuana Establishments LCB File No. R092-17.

Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
1. The applicant hereby verifies that the proposed location of the Marijuana Establishment
complies with all spacing requirements set forth in Reno Municipal Code (RMC) and Nevada
Revised Statutes (NRS) and the applicant has attached an independent verification from a State of
Nevada licensed surveyor that the proposed location meets all required spacing criteria measured in a
straight line from the front door of the Marijuana Establishment to the closest parcel line, as shown
on t he Washoe County Assessor's records, of any of the school or community facil ities identified in
NRS 453$. 10. The City of Reno will not conduct an independent survey and is not liab le for any
incorrect intormation.

Applicant Signature 0
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2. The applicant hereby verifies that the proposed Marijuana Establishment is not located on a
parcel which is located adjacent to residentially zoned property and is not located on a parcel
owned by the federal g?Qr°tt

ApplicantSignature ~~
3. The applicant hereby verifies and understands that this application is only to receive zoning and
spacing verification required for an application to the State of Nevada for a Marijuana Establishment.
Any RME Zoning Verification Letter provided by the City of Reno does not provide approval of any
usi ness license or any approval of a Marijuana Establishment.

4. The applicant hereby verifies and understands that the use, cultivation, distribution, production,
possession and transportation of marijuana remains illegal under Federal law and marijuana remains
classified as a Class I Controlled Substance. Those involved with Marijuana Establishments may still
be prosecuted under the Federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA) regardless of whether the Marijuana
Establishment is in compliance with N RS or has received a license to operate a Marijuana
Establishment in the City of Reno. The City of Reno does not have the authority and a RME Zoning
Verification letter does nothing to authorize, to promote, to condone or to aid the production,
distribution, or possession of marijuana in violation of any applicable law including, without
limitation, the CSA.

Applicant Signature ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
RENO ENGINEERING A Development Services Company

Tuesday February 12'h, 2019

CITY OF RENO: Community Development

Attn: Carter Williams
1 East First Street. • Reno NV 89501
Phone: (775) 348-6905
Email: williamsca@ren .g v

RE: Retail Marijuana Dispensary: RD265

The proposed marijuana dispensary located at 7300 South Virginia is in compliance with NRS
section 453D and verified by the provided Survey, utilizing Parcel Data from the Washoe
County GIS database.

The location complies with the 300ft distance from any community facility, 1,000ft distance
from any school, and 2,500ft minimum separation from any existing retail marijuana dispensary
pursuant to RMC.

Utilizing several online sources, including Washoe County Quick maps, Google Maps and Bing
Maps, no private or public schools, community facilities or existing marijuana dispensaries are
present within the established distance requirements. Note that there is a Washoe County School
District Parcel within the 1000' buffer, but this property is utilized as the Capital Improvements
Campus and is not a Public School.

Sincerely,

Jim Bailey, PLS

Meridian Survey and Mapping, Inc.
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Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
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Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
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4 025-330-03 7400 S VIRGINIA ST LAUNCHING PAD INC 430 MUSV Empowerment Center

Attachment: Exhibit C - Survey (Cheyenne Medical, LLC Dispensary) (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
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30 025-632-08 6995 SIERRA CENTER PKWROGER A BERGMANN 1999 TRUST 410 MUSV Staniec Consulting Service'
31 025-632-09 6999 SIERRA CENTER PKWMT HOOD LLC 410 MUSV Office
32 025-632-11 0 SIERRA CENTER PKWY RENO CITY OF 170 MUSV Dry Creek
33 040-162-59 95 GREEN ACRES DRGREEN ACRES STORAGE PARTNERS LLC 500 MU A-American Self Storage
34 040-162-78 7063 S VIRGINIA ST TEDDY BEAR HAVAS MOTORS INC 400 MU Lithia Volkswagen of Reno
35 043-011-08 150 HUFFAKER PL HARVEY FAMILY LLC 410 MUSV Residential
36 043-011-10 UNSPECIFIED DAVID T & JUDITH L HARVEY TRUST et al 140 MUSV Residential/ Private
37 043-011-11 7645 S VIRGINIA ST DAVID T & JUDITH L HARVEY TRUST 140 MUSV Residential/ Private
38 043-011-40 150 HUFFAKER PL DAVID T & JUDITH L HARVEY TRUST 400 MUSV Residential/ Private
Napa Sonoma/ Scraps Dog
Co.I Audio Express/ Encore
sbk Parlour/ Pianissino/ ThE
Dog House Salon! Saint

39 043-011-48 Andrew Orthodox Church!

7675 S VIRGINIA ST LONGLEY CENTER ANNEX LLC 400 MUSV
Norwalk Furniture! Accent
Window Coverings! Char-B
Que! Families in Christi
Chiropractor! Hard Water
House

Bistro 71 A Plus Hair and

Nails! Chihuahua's Cantina
Grill! Z Body Fitness! Miracl
40 043-281-04 7111 S VIRGINIA ST US BANK NA 400 MUSV
Earl Chiropractic/ Reno
Family Physicians/ All
Creatures Veterinary Care
41 043-282-02 7495 S VIRGINIA ST WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD 400 MUSV Volunteer Services
42 043-282-03 UNSPECIFIED NEVADA STATE OF 140 MUSV Vacant
43 043-282-06 7175 S VIRGINIA ST TD SOUTH VIRGINIA ST PROPERTIES LLC 400 MUSV Dolan Lexus
44 043-282-07 0 S VIRGINIA ST TD SOUTH VIRGINIA ST PROPERTIES LLC 140 MUSV Dolan Lexus
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IHE Exhibit D
E PO ENTCENTER

July 9, 2019

Attachment: Exhibit D - The Empowerment Center (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
Ario Stockham
Reno City Hall
PO Box 1900
Reno, NV 89505

Dear Mr. Stockham,

On behalf of The Empowerment Center (TEC), we are writing to ask for your assistance and support in opposing
the licensing of the Thrive Dispensary at 7300 S. Virginia Street. TEC, a residential substance abuse treatment
center for women. TEC is directly next door to the proposed dispensary; our buildings are less than 15' apart. We
believe the establishment of a cannabis dispensary would undermine the sobriety of a vulnerable population of
women who reside next door at our facility.

TEC has been serving women in recovery from substance abuse for over 14 years. It is the only state licensed
halfway house in northern Nevada. There are numerous licensed halfway houses in southern Nevada, but none
offers the extent of support services found at The Empowerment Center. When clients are admitted to the center,
they are often in very early recovery with little time being substance free. They are in their most vulnerable time,
some still deciding if change is needed or desired.

We are sure you can imagine how concerned we are that a cannabis dispensary is attempting to establish itself
just 15 feet from our well-established treatment center. For most, if not all clients, a dispensary will be a major
trigger and may compromise their success in the program, their sobriety, and jeopardize the work they have
already accomplished. Something as simple as the smell that extends past a typical dispensary in Reno could be
too much to bear for an individual recently in recovery.

I ask that you stand with us and put a stop to the licensing for this dispensary for the sake of our clients.

If you are in support of recovery and desire to make a difference in our community, please take this opportunity
to take a stand. Furthermore, I would like to seek a new city ordinance the prohibits dispensaries from
establishing within a 600-foot radius of any treatment center or halfway house.

Sincerely,

Dr. Cameron Duncan DNP, MS, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC Roxanne Decarlo
Board of Directors Member Executive Director
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Exhibit E

July 17, 2019

Director of Community Development Arlo Stockham,

I appreciate your consideration to the following items:

Attachment: Exhibit E Letter - Bredemeier (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
1.) Support the DENIAL of marijuana dispensary business license to THRIVE at 7300 S. Virginia
Street, Reno, NV

2.) Support the creation / amendment of ordinance to treat the placement of marijuana based
business proximity to substance abuse treatment facilities by the same rules as schools.

The Empowerment Center is an existing 36-bedroom substance abuse treatment program for women
located at 7400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV. The Empowerment Center has been at this location
successfully treating women with substance abuse issues for 11 years. The proposed location for the
THRIVE marijuana dispensary is about 15 feet away from the Empowerment Center.

1. Please DENY the business license to the THIRIVE dispensary for 7300 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV. for
the following reasons:

-Placement of the THRIVE marijuana dispensary in such close proximity to The Empowerment Center
places an additional barrier to the women participating in this substance abuse treatment program to
successfully complete the program.

-The proximity of these two locations also impacts the effectivity of our State and Federal funds that are
funding The Empowerment Center’s substance abuse treatment program.

2. Please support the creation of an ordinance or an amendment to an existing ordinance that would
safely space substance abuse treatment facilities away from marijuana based businesses to ensure that
any vulnerable person seeking substance abuse treatment can be successful in their sobriety.

Please support the Empowerment Center to continue providing successful substance abuse treatment
to our community here in Reno by DENYING a business license to the THRIVE marijuana dispensary at
7300 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV and create an ordinance or amendment to an ordinance to add
language that substance abuse treatment facilities should be treated similarly to schools regarding the
proximity of marijuana based businesses.

Sincerely,

Martha Bredemeier
Concerned Resident of Reno, Nevada
 Exhibit F
CFS for 7300 S Virginia St from 07/01/2018 through 06/30/2019* D.5.f

Calls for Service by Month

5

4
Number of Calls

Attachment: Exhibit F - CFS - 7300 S Virginia St (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
2

0
8/2018 10/2018 11/2018 1/2019 3/2019 4/2019 5/2019 6/2019
Month

Calls for Service by Day of Week

Friday
Wednesday 12.50%
18.75%

Monday
18.75%

Tuesday
25.00%
Sunday
6.25%

Thursday
18.75%

Calls for Service by Hour

4

3.5

3
Number of Calls

2.5

1.5

0.5

0
06 07 08 09 10 12 14 17 18 20
Hour of Day
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Calls for Service by Type
Total 2018 2019

Total 16 5 11

ALARMP 4 1 3

AREACK 1 1 0

Attachment: Exhibit F - CFS - 7300 S Virginia St (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
ASSIGN 5 2 3

EMS 3 1 2

OUTAG 1 0 1

SR 1 0 1

SS 1 0 1

*Please note - CFS contained in this report - are calls associated to a specific location and not necessarily tied to a
specific business.
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Attachment: Community Facility Buffer - 7300SouthVirginiaStreet (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
0 0.0375 0.075 0.15
Thrive Cannabis Marketplace (7300 S . Virginia St.)
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and is intended for display purposes
only. Reproduction is not permitted.
For add~ion al infonnation. please

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Community Develcpment Department
Reno

Map Produced: August. 2019

Empowerrment Center Community Development

Buffer ~ Department

- ±300ft Community Facility Buffer

I.ml 1 East 1st Street Phone: 321-8309
P.O. Box 1900 Fax: 334-2043
Reno, NV 89505 www.reno.gov
±1 ,000ft School Buffer
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Attachment: Zoning Map - 7300_SouthVirginiaStreet (11327 : Marijuana Establishment - Thrive Cannabis Marketplace)
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Thrive Cannabis Marketplace I
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The infonnation hereon is approximate
(7300 South Virginia Street) and is intended for display purposes

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Subject Area
only. Reproduction is not permitted.
For add~iona l infonnation. please
contact the City of
Community Develcpment Department
Map Produced: August. 2019
Reno

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Community Development
~ Department

Zoning I.ml 1 East 1st Street

P.O. Box 1900
Phone: 321-8309
Fax: 334-2043

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Reno, NV 89505 www.reno.gov