HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-20-1 Sanveer Chhina RedactedApplicant (Entity) Information
Application Type
Proposed Location
Commercial Cannabis Business
Permit Application
C-20-1
Submitted On: Nov 28, 2020
Applicant
Sanveer Chhina
Applicant (Entity) Name:
Sanveer Chhina
DBA:
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Physical Address:
2330 E Kaviland Ave
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93706
Primary Contact Same as Above?
Yes
Primary Contact Name:
Sanveer Chhina
Primary Contact Title:
Owner
Primary Contact Phone:
Primary Contact Email:HAS ANY INDIVIDUAL IN THIS APPLICATION APPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER CANNABIS PERMIT IN THE CITY OF FRESNO?:
No
Select one or more of the following categories. For each
category, indicate whether you are applying for Adult-Use (“A”)
or/and Medicinal (“M”) or both
Adult Use
Please make one selection for permit type. If making multiple
applications, please submit a new application for each permit
type and proposed location.
Permit Type
Retail (Storefront)
Business Formation Documentation:
Sole Proprietorship
Property Owner Name:
Jagdeep Chhina
Proposed Location Address:
2330 E Kaviland Ave
City:
Fresno
State:
CA
Zip Code:
93706
Property Owner Phone:
Property Owner Email:Assessor's Parcel Number (APN):
47922432
Proposed Location Square Footage:
Owner State:
CA
Owner Zip:
93611
Has Owner Completed Background Check Application?
Yes
Ownership Percentage (%):
100
1.1 Owner Qualifications
My name is Sanveer Chhina and I am applying for a City of Fresno Commercial
Cannabis Permit for a future retail cannabis business. I am a University of California,
Davis graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. I have multiple years of
experience in the fields of sales, retail, distribution, logistics and engineering.
I graduated from UC Davis in June of 2019 and decided to move back home to Fresno
to focus my efforts on the benefit of my family and my community. I have been working
at a local engineering firm since August of 2019. Through my work at the engineering
firm I have gained familiarity with state and federal codes a nd understand how to
comply with all requirements.
I have experience running a business through my work with the family supply chain and
logistics business. I began with accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and
through my years of efforts have worked my way up to becoming a key decision maker
within the business. Throughout college, I remained focus on the operations and growth
of the business while taking a full load of classes. This has taught me principles such as
dedication, hard work and integrity.
I am very eager to join the emerging commercial cannabis sector in my hometown and
to possibly become a forerunner in the industry.
1.2 Budget for Construction, Operation, Maintenance, Compensation for Employees,
Equipment Costs, Utility Costs and other Operation Costs
1.5 Hours of Operation & Opening and Closing Procedures
The hours of operation will be Sunday-Saturday, 10 AM – 9 PM, closed on major
holidays.
Opening procedures will consist of the keyholder or manager on duty unlocking the
store, opening gates, turning off alarm, checking beginning inventory and preparing for
customers by reading any emails/messages left by the closing personnel. Opener will
arrive at least 30 minutes prior to opening to ensure readiness. If there is any evidence
of tampering with the lock, cameras or attempted break in, authorities will be cont acted
immediately and business shall not begin until a full investigation is completed. If
everything looks good, the lights will be turned on and the safe will be opened with cash
placed in respective drawers. Inventory will be moved behind the counter and
computers and POS will be activated. Air conditioning/heating, music, displays will be
turned on. Burglar alarm will be activated. Front door and exit doors will remain locked
until all other employees arrive.
1.6.1 Daily Operations
i. Customers will check in with security prior to entering the facility. Security will confirm
the customer is of legal age to purchase recreational cannabis through a government
issued ID. Paper ID’s, school ID’s, etc. will not be accepted. Once they are verified with
the security, they will be allowed inside the facility. Inside they will meet the receptionist
who will register them in the system and scan the ID for validity. Once this process is
completed, the receptionist will unlock the door to the retail area for the customer to
begin their transaction. Once customers have purchased their product, it will be placed
in a child proof bag which may not be opened on the premises and they will be directed
to the exit. Exit will be clearly marked and will be a separate door from the entrance.
This will be used for exit only.
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iii. POS system to be used is Proteus420, there will be 2 POS locations.
iv. Estimated number of customers per day is 100, per hour this is 9 -10 customers. A
maximum of 5 customers will be allowed inside the retail space at a time. The remaining
customers will have to wait at the reception area.
v. Products served will be a combination of flower, edibles, topicals and concentrates.
The percentage of each is 40%, 20%, 20% and 20%, respectively.
vi. Delivery service is not proposed.
2.1 Living Wage
2.2 Benefits
Full time employees will receive benefits in the form of health care, employer match
401k program, paid 2-week vacation and paid medical leave. We will make every effort
to support our employees and promote their growth with a plan for tuition
reimbursement as well.
2.3 Continuing Education and Employee Training
We will be committed to the promotion of growth of our employees. This includes and is
not limited to only tuition reimbursement or employee training. Employees who choose
to pursue a higher education will have the opportunity to have their tuition and other
costs of school reimbursed by the employer. Employees will be provided hands on
training to the fullest extent.
2.4 Business Plan to Recruit Individuals listed in 9-3316 (b) (1) of the FMC
100% of the employees hired for this business will be local.
We will be committed to hiring individuals listed under section 9-3316 (b) (1) of the
Fresno Municipal Code for a minimum of 1/3 of the total annual w ork hours of the
business. We will place an extra emphasis on hiring individuals who have an annual
family income below 80% AMI, veterans and individuals who lived in a low to moderate
income census tract or are receiving public assistance.
2.5 Locally Managed Enterprise
This business will be 100% locally owned and managed. I, Sanveer Chhina, will own
and manage the business. I have grown up in Fresno and graduated from Clovis East
High School. I am strong to my roots and have a deep connection to the City and am
committed to making it a better place. My father, Jagdeep Chhina, has owned a
commercial supply chain and logistics business based in Fresno since 2009. I have
helped grow the family business while attending university and working full time. I
would make an excellent business owner through my experience working in retail
environments and helping run the family business.
2.6 Employees and Responsibilities
1 Store manager will be hired to oversee the business maintenance including but not
limited to HVAC, plumbing, repairs, cleanliness, technology, oversee employees and to
ensure the business is running efficiently.
4 Bud-Tenders will be hired to professionally serve customers. The bud-tenders will be
responsible for exceptional customer service, hospitality and information for the
customers.
2 receptionists will be hired to check customers in and to ensure the retail facility has
not exceeded the 5-customer limit.
Security will be hired through an outside consultant whom meets all industry
requirements. A minimum of one security guard outside and one security guard inside
will be onsite at all times during business hours.
2.7 Labor Peace Agreement
This business will have 5 or more employees. A labor peace agreement will be signed,
allowing employees to unionize without interference.
2.8 Workforce Plan
2.8.1 We will be committed to hiring 100% local employees from Fresno. The
requirements will be to have lived in Fresno as the primary residence for a minimum of
3 years prior to date of hire.
2.8.2 We will be committed to offering apprenticeships and/or tuition reimbursement for
employees per sections 2.2 and 2.3.
2.8.3 A living wage will be provided to all employees per section 2.1.
2.9 Social Equity Business Incubator
We will be dedicated to serving the social equity businesses in the form of mentorship,
training, equipment donation, shelf space, legal assistance, financial services
assistance or any other technical support as needed.
3.1 Complaints Regarding Noise, Light, Odor, Litter, Traffic
Noise - Complaints related to noise will be addressed immediately. Staff will be
instructed to ensure music is not heard outside of the premises; customers will be asked
to please respect the neighbors need for peace.
Light - Lights will be constructed as to not affect the public right-of-way. If complaints for
light are received, the issue will be addressed immediately. Lights will be adjusted to not
cause future problems.
Odor – Customers will not be allowed to consume products on the property. Complaints
related to odor will be handled immediately. A full search of the property will be
completed to locate the source of the odor leak and every effort will be made to contain
the odor in the building.
Litter – Litter will be cleaned from the property daily. Any complaints regarding litter will
be handled immediately and any litter will be picked up immediately.
Traffic – Complaints for vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be handled immediately.
Vehicles and pedestrians will be routed to not interfere with the public right-of-way.
3.2 Avoid Becoming a Nuisance
The facility will be constructed as to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on
the neighbors and the surrounding community. It will be managed as a clean and
professional business where customers may purchase their products but will not be
allowed to consume on-site nor congregate on or close to the premises. If any issues or
complaints arise, they will be handled immediately in order to avoid problems in the
future.
3.3 Odor Mitigation Practices
Active measures will be made to eliminate any cannabis odor that may potentially
emanate from the facility to mitigate disturbances to local businesses and residents.
Doors and windows will remain closed at all times. There are several industry best
practices we will install to ensure the air poses zero health risks to any employee or
visitor, and the surrounding businesses. Polarized filters with activated carbon inser ts
will be used to provide medical-grade quality air to the facility. Carbon scrubbers will be
installed in the storage room, where the highest concentration of product is located.
Ozone generators will also be utilized to eliminate virtually all odor on a molecular level.
Any air emitted from the facility will be dual-filtered through HEPA and charcoal filters to
ensure clean, odor-free air. Air curtains will also be used to reduce flying insect
infiltration, maintain stable temperatures and contain odor. House plants will be located
throughout the premises to naturally purify the air.
3.4 Potential Sources of Odor
Potential sources of odor are the products that will be sold, including but not limited to
cannabis flower. The business will not produce any of the products sold. Flower and
other products will come pre-packaged in sealed bags. No product will be opened
outside of the facility, in the parking lot or in the public right -of-way.
3.5 Odor Control Devices
. There are several industry best practices we will install to ensure the air poses zero
health risks to any employee or visitor, and the surrounding businesses. Polarized filters
with activated carbon inserts will be used to provide medical-grade quality air to the
facility. Carbon scrubbers will be installed in the storage room, where the highest
concentration of product is located. Ozone generators will also be utilized to eliminate
virtually all odor on a molecular level. Any air emitted from the facility will be dual-filtered
through HEPA and charcoal filters to ensure clean, odor-free air. Air curtains will also be
used to reduce flying insect infiltration, maintain stable temperatures and contain odor.
House plants will be located throughout the premises to naturally purify the air.
3.6 Staff Odor Training and System Maintenance
Staff will be trained specifically for odor mitigation. The importance of keeping doors
shut, changing carbon filters and ensuring devices are running efficiently will be taught.
Monthly staff meeting will occur where topics such as odor mitigation are discussed. A
Carbon filter report card will be maintained and filled out after every change by the
manager on duty. Every odor emitting room will be continuously monitored with daily
inspections for odor. The manager on duty will be responsible for ensuring all devices
(and plants) are up to standard and if items need to be repaired or replaced it will be
done immediately.
3.7 Waste Management Plan
The retail store will not accrue much waste as compared to a commercial grow house.
Nonetheless, employees will be trained in the proper procedures for handling and
disposing of materials. All waste materials will be stored in the facility, locked until th e
cannabis waste consultant securely picks up the waste at the scheduled time.
4.1 Prepared and/or Assessed by a Professional Fire Prevention Consultant
The Safety Plan will be prepared or assessed by a professional fire prevention and
suppression consultant. We will ensure to adhere to all safety requirements.
4.2 Accident and Incident Reporting Procedures
Accidents and incidents will be reported immediately. If needed, emergency service s
will be contacted. An accident and incident management team will be responsible for
handling any situations that may arise. The team will consist of the owner, store
manager and the shift lead. The three will work hand in hand to resolve the issue and
report to the necessary authorities.
4.3 Evacuation Routes
The building has not been constructed. Evacuation routes will be provided per California
Building Code and Fresno Municipal Code, reviewed and approved by the City of
Fresno. The evacuation routes will be assessed by the Fire Prevention and Suppression
Consultant.
4.4 Fire Suppression Equipment
Fire extinguishers will be placed in the reception area, retail area, storage area, office
space and anywhere else deemed necessary by the Fire Prevention and Suppression
Consultant. Fire sprinklers will also be installed if required.
4.5 Procedures and Training for Fire and Medical Emergencies
Staff will be trained to follow protocol for fire and medical emergencies. If necessary,
emergency services will be contacted immediately. In the case of a fire, a fire
extinguisher shall be used if the fire is easily containable. If a fire extinguisher cannot
extinguish the flame, the premises is to be evacuated immediately and emergency
services are to be contacted. Staff and customers are to meet in the parking lot a
minimum of 500 feet away from the building. The owner is to be notified immediately
after calling emergency services. Business operations must halt in the event of a fire or
medical emergency.
5.1 Prepared and/or Assessed by a Professional Security Consultant
The Security Plan will be prepared or assessed by a Professional Security Consultant. All
requirements will be met.
5.2 Premises Diagram
The facility has not been constructed. The lot is currently vacant with no standing
structures. A security diagram will be provided once it is deemed required. For any
questions or concerns feel free to contact Sanveer Chhina at
5.3 Intrusion Alarm and Monitoring System
5.4 Cash Handling Procedures
The business will take cash and debit card as acceptable forms of payment. Customers
who pay with cash will do so at the POS location. The budtender will take their payment,
if change is required it will be given. At the end of each business day, a bank deposit
will be created and slipped into the safe. The owner will personally transport all deposits
to the bank at sporadic intervals during different times of the business day. Vendor
armor carrier vehicles will need to be confirmed by a manager or the owner.
5.5 On-Site Security
On-site security guards will be used. The security guards will be hired through a security
consultant with experience in the cannabis business and all regulations will be met.
6.1 Proposed Location
The proposed commercial cannabis retail business will be located at 2330 E Kaviland
Ave, Fresno, CA 93706. APN 479-224-32. This lot is currently vacant. There is no
existing structure on site. If the permit is granted, a complete site plan shall be provide d.
For any questions, please contact
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6.2 Street Side of Vacant Lot
6.3 Premises Diagram
If the permit is granted, a complete site plan will be provided. For any questions, please
contact .
7.1 Social Responsibility Plan
This business will provide many benefits to the community. The first benefit will be the
creation of high paying jobs. This will directly affect the quality of life of the future
employees and will allow them to care for themselves and their families. We will also
participate in local non-profits, community-based organizations and social services
organizations. The team will volunteer to support the local community in fund raisers
and events. We will be committed to providing funding for and hosting clinics and
outreach services.
7.1.2 The business model will be sustainable. The building will be energy efficient and
vehicles will be as well.
7.1.3 A vacant brownfield will be utilized for the business to promote growth in the area.
7.2 Public Health Outreach
A public health outreach and educational program will be in full affect within 5 years of
business operation. The business will outline the risks of youth use of cannabis and
identify resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction.
7.3 Fresno Community Reinvestment Fund
Yes, the business does plan to contribute to the Fresno Community Reinvestment
Fund. We will help establish and support local cannabis equity businesses to the fullest
of our ability.
Payment Detail Report
Record: P20-04536 Zoning Inquiry
Address: 2330 E KAVILAND AVE , FRESNO 93706
APN: 47922432