HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-20-77 Valley Integrated Bio Ent RedactedBusiness Name: Valley Integrated Bio Enterprises, Inc.
Application #: C-20-77
CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW - CULTIVATION Points
Possible
All or
None Exceptional Good Acceptable
Applicant
Score
Evaluation Notes (Explain each time points are
deducted)
SECTION 1: BUSINESS PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 1
Resume:
Resumes Provided for All Owners: Score 5 5 5
Resumes Provided in 2-page Format: Score 2 2 2
Education: (select highest academic level among ownership team, cannabis specific education
separately)
Cannabis specific education/training (accredited)2 2 0 None described
High School Degree Reported: Score 4 4 -
Bachelor's Degree Reported: Score 6 6 -
Master's Degree or Higher Reported: Score 8 8 8
Experience: (among ownership team, select one at highest level)
Regulated Cannabis Cultivation Ownership Experience CA 13 13 -
Regulated Cannabis Cultivation Experience CA (management level or below): Score 10 10 -
Other cultivation Experience Reported or other cannabis business experience, More than 5 years: or 8 8 8
Other cultivation Experience Reported or other cannabis business experience, Less than 5 Years: Score 5 5 -
1.1 Sub-Total:30 23
Construction Cost Estimate:
Construction Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 6
Construction Contingency Factor Included: Score 6 6 0 None listed
All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies and Permits and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 4
Reference Data Provided for Unit Cost Factors: Score 5 5 3 1 0 Does not provide explanation for cost factor
Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimates:
Operation and Maintenance Cost Estimate Provided: Score 8 8 6 4 6
All Labor, Trades, Materials, Supplies, Utilities, and other Cost Factors Identified: Score 6 6 4 2 4
Annual Cost Escalators for Operating Costs Provided: Score 6 6 4 2 0 Does not provide explanation for cost factor
Reference Data Provided for Unit Cost Factors: Score 5 5 3 1 0 Does not provide explanation for cost factor
1.2 Sub-Total:50 20
Proof of Capitalization Specific to one or more Owners: Score 5 5 0
No owner name on any documentation
Proof of Capitalization Specific to Business Name/Address: Score 5 5 5 Letter of Intent addressed to VIBE
1.1 Owner qualifications. Resumes are not to exceed two (2) pages per owner. (30 points possible)
1.2 A budget for construction, operation, and maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment costs, utility cost, and other operation costs.(50 points possible)
1.3 Proof of capitalization in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets which can be verified by the City. (50 Points Possible)
Criteria Narrative:
Criteria Narrative:
Proof of Capitalization Sufficient to Cover Proforma (3 months) and Construction Costs: Score 15 15 15
Certified Audited Financial Report Provided for one or more Owners: Score 5 5 0 No owner name on any documentation
Score one of the following for a maximum 20 points:
Capital source is 100% liquid (cash in owners bank, no debt obligation)20 20 -
Capital souce is debt obligation (letter of credit/loan from individual or institution) 10 10 10
Letter of Intent addressed to VIBE from Sran Entities
Capital consists of non-liquid assets (i.e. real property)8 8 -
Capital consists of a mixture of liquid and non-liquid assets 15 15 -
1.3 Sub-Total:50 30
Three Years of Data Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Provided Y0-Y3 with detailed line items and increase
in amounts over the years
Total Gross Revenue Estimates Provided:3 3 3
Total Gross Revenue by Product Type (flower and manufactured) Identified:3 3 3
Total Personnel Costs Provided:5 5 4 3 5
Provided salary, payroll, health insurance, 401K, and
worker's comp line items
Total Property Rental or Purchase Costs Provided:2 2 2
Provided lease rent, property tax, and property
insurance
Total Utilities Costs Provided:2 2 2 Provided water, sewer, and electric usage
Total Cannabis Product Purchase Expense Provided 2 2 2
All Contract Services Identified:2 2 2 Provided phone and internet services
Annual Net Revenue Identified:3 3 3
Annual Cost Escalators Identified:
4 4 3 2 2
Did not describe cost escalators, however some line
items did reflect slight increase from Y0-Y3
Annual Estimated Sales Tax Payments to State Provided:2 2 2 Provided flower tax rate
Annual Estimated Sale Tax Payments to City of Fresno Provided:5 5 5 Provided tax paid to City of Fresno
Annual Business Tax License and Cannabis Permit Fee Provided:2 2 2 Provided state license fee and application fee
Annual Net Income Provided:5 5 5
Scoring Guidance: full points for realistic figures for all three years. Dock points for severe
miscalculations, unrealistic estimates, or providing less than the request three years.
1.4 Sub-Total:50 48
Hours of Operation Provided: Score 5 5 5
Hours of Operation Provided for all 7 days of the week: Score 3 3 3
Hours of Operation Provided for Holidays: Score 2 2 0 holidays not mentioned
Opening and Closing Procedures Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 6 Did not describe who is responsible for each step
Scoring Guidance: full points for describing information in detail. Dock points for leaving information out
or not providing enough detail.
1.5 Sub-Total:20 14
1.4 Pro forma for at least three years of operation.
1.5 Fully describe hours of operation and opening and closing procedures. (20 points possible)
Criteria Narrative:
Criteria Narrative:
Criteria Narrative: 9am to 6pm 7 days per week.
1.9 Fully describe the day-to-day operations if you are applying for a CULTIVATION permit:
i. Identify location and procedures for receiving deliveries of seedlings and immature plants.10 10 8 6 8 Not labeled or in order but did include
ii.Describe the planned square footage/acreage of the cultivation. 25 25 25
iii. The estimated number of pounds produced per harvest, and number of anticipated harvests per
year. 25 25 25
iv. Describe whether the cultivation operation will use natural light, artificial light, or mixed light. 10 10 10
v. Identify how cultivation waste will be rendered unusable and unrecognizable, and how it will be
stored and disposed of. 10 10 8 6 10
vi. Describe the use of any gases used in the cultivation operation, such as CO2, including storage,
location, and monitoring systems for employee safety. (if not using gases application should specify)20 20 15 10 20
1.6 Sub-Total:100 98
Section 1 Total:300 233
SECTION 2: SOCIAL POLICY AND LOCAL ENTERPRISE 400 Points Possible for Section 2
Description of Commitment to pay a Living Wage provided: Score 10 10 8 6 6 made committment but did not describe details
Definition of Living Wage Provided: Score 5 5 4 3 0 did not define
Living Wage Defined as Greater than Minimum Wage: Score 5 5 0 did not specify
2.1 Sub-Total:20 6
Wages and Salary
CCB Entry-Level Hourly Wage Greater than Minimum Wage 5 5 0 did not specify rate
CCB Entry-Level Annual Salary Greater than Median Household Income ($50,432)5 5 0 did not specify rate
Health Care Benefits
CCB Offers Medical Coverage to All Employees: Score 5 5 5
CCB Offers Dental Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 3
CCB Offers Vision Coverage to All Employees: Score 3 3 3
CCB Offers Health Reimbursement Account for Qualified Medical Expenses: Score 1 1 0 did not specify HRA
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Medical Premium: Score 3 3 0 did not specify rate
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Dental Premium: Score 2 2 0 did not specify rate
Employee Pays $0 for Employee Vision Premium: Score 2 2 0 did not specify rate
Employee Pays less than $500 per month for Family Health Care Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision):
Score 2 2 0 did not specify rate
Leave Benefits
Number of Paid Vacation/PTO Days Per Year: (10+ days = excep; 6-9 days = Good; 3-5 days Acceptable)5 5 4 3 4 4 hours per mont (6 days) first yr
Number of Paid Holidays Per Year: (10 or more paid holidays = excep; 4-10 = Good; 1-3 Acceptable)5 5 4 3 0 did not specify
2.1 Describe whether the Commercial Cannabis Business is committed to offering employees a Living Wage. (20 points possible)
Scoring Guidance: https://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/06019
2.2 Briefly describe benefits provided to employees such as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the degree they are offered as part of employment. (50 points possible)
1.6 Daily operations. With as much detail as possible, the Business Plan should describe the day-to-day operations which meet industry best practices. This should include at a minimum the following criteria for each permit type in
which you are applying for a permit. (100 points possible)
Criteria Narrative: LED grow lights, CO2 gas, 75 lbs to 120 lbs per week harvest. 8,640 canopy
Criteria Narrative:
Number of days paid time off for Sick/Medical time: (7+ days= Exceptional, 4-6 days = Good, 3 days =
acceptable (8 hour day))5 5 4 3 4 3 hr per month (4 days)
Retirement
Offers employee retirement plan 2 2 0 did not specify
Offers company match for employee retirement plan 2 2 0 did not specify
2.2 Sub-Total:50 19
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for Certificates: Score 3 3 0
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for associate degrees: Score 3 3 0
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for bachelor's degrees: Score 3 3 0
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for master's degrees: Score 3 3 0
CCB Provides Tuition Reimbursement for Specialized Commercial Cannabis Business Operations
Training: Score 3 3 0
CCB Offers General Training for Health and Safety, Workplace Environment, Customer Service, etc.
5 5 4 3 3
discusses general committment to apprenticeshop
and training without specifics
2.3 Sub-Total:20 3
General Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Social Policy Recruitment Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Recruitment Plan Includes Demographic Data for District, City or County: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Recruitment Plan Includes List of CBOs, Non-Profits and Public-Agency Hiring Partners: Score 10 10 8 6 0 did not specify hiring partners
Recruitment Plan Includes Hiring Targets (percentages) by Demographic Groups: Score 10 10 8 6 0 did not specify targets
2.4 Sub-Total:50 30
Owners
Number of Owners:2
Number of Owners that live within the City of Fresno:2
Number of Owners that live in the County of Fresno:
Number of Owners that Own a Business in the City of Fresno:
51%+ ownership interest percent of the Owners live or own a business in the City: Score 80 80 80
51%+ ownership interest percent of the Owners live or own a business in the County: Score 40 40 -
Less than 50 percent equity of the Owners live or own a business in the City (If no owners are local,
score zero)20 20 -
Managers
Number of Managers (salaried, non-owners)
2.3 Describe compensation to and opportunities for continuing education and employee training.(20 points possible)
2.4 Describe the Commercial Cannabis Business plan to recruit individuals who meet the criteria listed in the Social Policy Section 9-3316 (b) (1) of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) and the percentage of local employees it hires. (50
points possible)
2.5 Describe the extent to which the Commercial Cannabis Business will be a locally managed enterprise whose owners and /or managers reside within or own a commercial business within the City of Fresno, for at least one year prior
to March 2, 2020.(80 points possible)
Data non-scored Write response in Evaluation Notes
IF full points achieved for Ownership category, don't score managers.
Section is total of 80 points possible.
Criteria Narrative:
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Data, non-scored. Write response in Evaluation Notes
column.
Number of Managers that live in the City of Fresno:
Number of Managers that Own a Business in the City of Fresno:
100 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 20 20 -
75 to 99 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 15 15 -
50 to 74 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 10 10 -
Less than 50 percent of the Managers live or own a business in the City: Score 5 5 5
did not specify but mentioned 30% local hire
committment
2.5 Sub-Total:80 80
Responsibilities Described for All Titles/Positions: Score 20 20 15 10 10
Described titles in Business Plan rather than section
2. Did not describe responsibilities.
2.6 Sub-Total:20 10
Does CCB have more than five employees: 5 5 5
CCB has signed a peace agreement: Score 5 5 5 Doesn't have one currently but will sign one
2.7 Sub-Total:10 10
Work Force Plan Provided: Score 10 10 8 6 6
doesn't describe position/management in detail
except for what it says in business plan
Commitment to Local Hire Provided:10 10 8 6 6 30% committment
Commitment to Offer Apprenticeships Provided:10 10 8 6 0 not mentioned
Commitment paying for continuing education provided 10 10 8 6 0 not mentioned
Description of commitment to paying a living wage provide. (Score same as sec. 2.1)10 10 8 6 6
2.8 Sub-Total:50 18
CCB is willing to serve as Social Equity Business Incubator: Score 100 100 80 60 0 not mentioned
Mentorship and Training: Score
Equipment Donation: Score
Shelf Space: Score
Legal Assistance: Score
Finance Services Assistance: Score
Other Technical Assistance: Score
Data to inform score on first line of this section. Write
response in Evaluation Notes column.
2.8.3. Commitment to pay a living wage to its employees
2.6 Describe the number of employees, title/position and their respected responsibilities.(20 points possible)
2.7 Describe whether the CCB has five (5) or more employees and whether it has signed a labor peace agreement allowing employees to unionize without interference. (10 points possible)
2.8 Provide a workforce plan that includes at a minimum the following provisions: (50 points possible)
2.8.1. Commitment for 30% of employees to be local hires; the business must show that it has either hired or made a good faith effort to hire bona fide residents of Fresno who have not established residency after the submission of an
application for employment with the applicant/permittee.
2.8.2. Commitment to offer apprenticeships and/or compensation for continuing education in the field; and
Criteria Narrative:
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Criteria Narrative: employs 15 people
Data, non-scored. Write response in Evaluation Notes
column.
Criteria Narrative:
2.9 Describe whether the business is willing to serve as a Social Equity Business Incubator by offering support to local cannabis social equity businesses in the form of mentorship, training, equipment donation, a percentage of shelf
space dedicated to Fresno equity business products, legal assistance, financial services assistance, or other technical assistance support.(100 points possible)
Scoring Guidance: full points for willingness to serve with detailed plan offering at least three aspects
mentioned above or of similar benefit. Less points for willingness to serve but vague or unclear
commitment. Zero points if there is no clear commitment to serve as Incubator.
2.9 Sub-Total:100 0
Section 2 Total:400 176
SECTION 3: NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 3
CCB will document complaints (time of complaint, nature of complaint, resolution of complaint): Score 10 10 8 6 10
CCB will established a dedicated contact person to receive complaints: Score 10 10 0 Not provided.
CCB will establish a dedicated phone number to receive complaints: Score 5 5 0 Not provided.
CCB will establish a dedicated email address to receive complaints: Score 5 5 0 Not provided.
CCB will establish a response time standard for returning complaint calls and emails: Score 5 5 0 Not provided.
CCB will schedule or participate in periodic community meetings to engage with residents about the CCB
operation: Score 10 10 0 Not provided.
Other measure unique to business (i.e. website complaint form)5 5 0 Not provided.
Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan addressing all aspects mentioned. Dock points
for leaving out aspect, vagueness, or reactive plans.
3.1 Sub-Total:50 10
CCB will maintain a listserv of community residents to update and information residents of business
operations.
10 10 0 Not provided.
CCB will schedule or attend periodic community meetings (at least annually) to engage with residents
about the CCB operation: Score 10 10 0 Not provided.
CCB will prepare a community outreach and engagement plan: Score 50 50 40 30 0 Not provided.
CCB will issue periodic Newsletters to community providing information about CCB operations 10 10 0 Not provided.
CCB will hire residents from the community work at the CCB: Score 20 20 0 Not provided.
Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan. Dock points for leaving out aspect, vagueness,
or reactive plans.
3.2 Sub-Total:100 0
CCB has identified sensitive receptors to nuisance odors in vicinity of business operations: Score 5 5 0
CCB has prepared a nuisance odor control plan: Score 10 10 8 6 8 Need more detail.
Nuisance odor control plan identifies locations where fugitive emissions may exit the premise boundary:
Score 5 5 5
3.3 Describe odor mitigation practices.(40 points possible)
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3.1 Describe how the CCB will proactively address and respond to complaints related to noise, light, odor, litter, vehicles, and pedestrian traffic.(50 points possible)
3.2 Describe how the CCB will be managed to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on its neighbors and the surrounding community.(100 points possible)
Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control measures to reduce fugitive emissions exiting
the premise boundary: Score 5 5 5
CCB has established an odor reporting system: Score 5 5 5
CCB will install a nuisance odor monitoring system: Score 10 10 0 Not provided.
3.3 Sub-Total:40 23
CCB has identified the potential sources of nuisance odors for the business operation: Score 10 10 8 6 10
Scoring Guidance: full points for detailed proactive plan. Dock points for vagueness or reactive plans.
3.4 Sub-Total:10 10
Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control equipment: Score 10 10 8 6 8 Need more detail.
Nuisance odor control plan describes specific odor control measures/techniques: Score 10 10 8 6 8 Need more detail.
Odor control measures are identified for different nuisance odor sources: Score 10 10 10
3.5 Sub-Total:30 26
Nuisance odor control plan describes the operation, monitoring, and maintenance requirements for
odor control measures: Score 10 10 10
Nuisance odor control plan describes the staff training required for system operations, maintenance,
repair, and troubleshooting.10 10 0 Not provided
3.6 Sub-Total:20 10
CCB has identified the sources of waste generated by the business operation: Score
10 10 10
CCB has prepared a source-separation plan to segregate different sources of waste generated by
business operations: Score 10 10 10
The source-separation plan identifies policy, procedures, and locations where different sources of waste
are to be collected for disposal: Score 10 10 8 6 10
The source-separation plan describes specific measures to control the collection and disposal cannabis
waste: Score 10 10 10
The name of licensed cannabis disposal company provided: Score 10 10 0 Not provided
3.7 Sub-Total:50 40
Section 3 Total:300 119
SECTION 4: SAFETY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 4
3.4 Identify potential sources of odor. (10 points possible)
3.5 Describe odor control devices and techniques employed to ensure that odors from cannabis are not detectable beyond the permitted premises. (30 points possible)
3.6 Describe all proposed staff odor training and system maintenance.(20 points possible)
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3.7 Describe the waste management plan. (50 points possible)
Safety Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 10
Safey Plan Assessed by Consultant: Score (if prepared by, also give points for assessed by)10 10 10
Safety Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 10
Safety Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 0 not provided
Safety Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 0 not provided
4.1 Sub-Total:50 30
Written Accident/Incident Procedure Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 10 kept mentioning 'adobe green' ??? lacked detail
Procedures Address Multiple Accident/Incident Scenarios: Score 10 10 8 6 0 not provided
Total Number of Scenarios Described: Score 11 scenarios
Active Shooter Incident Described: Score 10 10 0 not mentioned
Robbery Incident Described: Score 10 10 0 not mentioned
4.2 Sub-Total:50 10
Evacuation Plan Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 0 none
Adequate Number of Evacuation Routes Identified: Score 20 20 15 10 0 not provided
Evacuation Route Distance to Public Right of Way: Score 10 10 8 6 0 no site plan
4.3 Sub-Total:50 0
Location of Fire Suppression System Elements Identified: Score 10 10 0 stated 'if equipped with sprinklers' will install?
Type of Fire Suppression System Elements Identified: Score 20 20 15 10 0
same with 'if fire alarm equipped' will have fire
alarm?
Location of Fire Extinguishers Identified: Score 10 10 0 not shown
Adequate Number of Fire Extinguisher Locations Identified: Score 10 10 8 6 0 no number given
4.4 Sub-Total:50 0
Written Procedure for Fire Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 15 lacking some detail
Written Procedure for Medical Emergencies Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 0 detailed 'electrical hazards' not medical
Cardiac Arrest Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 no mention
Gunshot Wound Medical Emergency Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 no mention
Other Medical Emergency Conditions Described: Score 20 20 15 10 0 no mention
4.5 Sub-Total:100 15
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4.4 Location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment. (50 points possible)
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4.5 Describe procedures and training for all fire and medical emergencies.(100 points possible)
4.1 The Safety Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant. (50 points possible)
4.3 Describe evacuation routes. (50 points possible)
4.2 Describe accident and incident reporting procedures. (50 points possible)
Criteria Narrative:
Section 4 Total:300 55
SECTION 5: SECURITY PLAN 300 Points Possible for Section 5
Security Plan Prepared by Consultant: Score 10 10 10
Security Plan Assessed by Consultant(if prepared by, also give points for assessed by): Score 10 10 10
Security Plan Prepared for CCB Address (specific proposed location): Score 10 10 10
Security Plan includes Site Plan of Premise: Score 10 10 10
Security Plan includes Building Layout Plan: Score 10 10 10
5.1 Sub-Total:50 50
Premises (Security) Diagram Provided: Score 20 20 15 10 10
Lacks all details other than possible camera
placement
Diagram is drawn to correct scale: Score 5 5 5
Diagram provides required details for premise: Score 5 5 0 Areas are generically labelled.
Diagram shows the location of all security cameras: Score 5 5 5
Descriptions of activities to be conducted in each area of the premise 5 5 0 Lacks all details outlined in 5.2.3
Limited-Access Areas Clearly Marked: Score 5 5 0
Limited access areas are not clearly marked on
diagram
Number and Location of All Security Cameras Identified: Score 5 5 5
5.2 Sub-Total:50 25
Intrusion Alarm and Monitoring System Identified: Score 15 15 15
Name and Contact Information for Monitoring Company Provided: Score 5 5 5
Total Points of Entry into Premise Identified: Score 5 5 5
All Points of Entry to be Alarmed Identified:5 5 5
Type of Alarm Identified (motion, infrared, glass break, etc.): Score 10 10 10
Backup Power Supply Identified: Score 10 10 10
5.3 Sub-Total:50 50
5.2 Premises (Security) Diagram. In addition to diagrams submitted for other sections of the application, applicants are expected to submit a premises diagram (or site plan) which, focuses on the proposed security measures and how
they relate to the overall business. (Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5006. Premises Diagram).
5.2.1 The diagram shall be accurate, dimensioned and to scale (minimum scale ¼"). The scale may be smaller if the proposed location exceeds more than a 1/2-acre parcel but must not be printed on larger than an 11" x 17" sheet of
paper. (Blueprints and engineering site plans are not required at this point of the application process)
5.2.2 The diagram must be drawn to scale and clearly identify property boundaries, entrances, exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows, and doorways. The activity in each room and the location of all cameras must be
identified in the diagram.
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5.2.4 Limited-access areas, defined as areas in which cannabis goods are stored or held and only accessible to permittees, or its employees or contractors and areas used for video surveillance monitoring and storage devices
(Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5000 (m) Limited-Access Area and §5042 Limited-Access Area.
5.2.5 Number and location of all video surveillance cameras. (50 points possible)
5.3 Identify intrusion alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the monitoring company (if the company has been selected).(50 points possible)
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5.2.3 Description of cannabis activity that will be conducted in each area of the premise. Commercial cannabis activities that must be identified on the diagram/site plan may include but are not limited to the following if applicable to
the business operations; storage areas, batch sampling areas, loading/unloading of shipment areas, packaging and labeling, customer sales areas, training areas, employee break room areas, extractions, infusions, processing, and
testing areas.
5.1 The Security Plan shall be prepared and/or assessed by a professional security consultant.(50 points possible)
Written Cash-Handling Procedure Provided: Score 30 30 20 15 30
Dual-Custody is Practiced for all cash handling: Score 10 10 10
Video Surveillance Used to Monitor All Cash Handling: Score 20 20 20
Armored Car Service Used for Bank Deposits: Score 10 10 0 No mention
All Cash Deposited weekly with Bank: Score 10 10 10
Onsite Vault Provided to Secure Cash Prior to Bank Deposit: Score 20 20 20
5.4 Sub-Total:100 90
CCB will use onsite security guards: Score 10 10 10
All onsite guards will be licensed and bonded: Score 10 10 0 No mention of guards being bonded
All onsite security guards will be licensed to carry firearms: Score 10 10 10
Onsite security guards will be on duty before CCB opens for business: Score 10 10 10
Onsite security guards will be on duty after CCB closes for business: Score 10 10 10
5.5 Sub-Total:50 40
Section 5 Total:300 255
Section 1: Business Plan Total Points:300 233
Section 2: Social Policy & Local Enterprise Total Points:400 176
Section 3: Neighborhood Compatibility Total Points:300 119
Section 4: Safety Plan Total Points:300 55
Section 5: Security Plan Total Points:300 255
Total Points Achieved:1600 838
52.38%
TOTAL SCORE
5.4 Briefly describe cash handling procedures which covers day to day transactions with customers, vendors armor carrier vehicles and transporting it to the bank.(100 points possible)
5.5 Discuss whether the CCB will utilize the services of on-site security guards. Include in the discussion: (50 points possible)
5.5.1 Number of guards.
5.5.2 Hours guards will be on-site.
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5.5.3 Locations at which they will be positioned.
5.5.4 Guards' roles and responsibilities.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2600 Fresno Street • Third Floor Jennifer K. Clark, AICP, Director
Fresno, California 93721-3604
(559) 621-8277 FAX (559) 498-1026
December 4, 2020 Please reply to:
Marisela Martínez
(559) 621-8038
Dmitri Istomin
Valley Integrated Bio Enterprises Inc
1750 N. Siskiyou Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
dmitri@sranfamilyorchards.com
Dear Applicant:
SUBJECT: ZONING INQUIRY NUMBER P20-04400 REQUESTING INFORMATION
REGARDING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES (CULTIVATION) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3788 WEST RICHERT AVENUE (APN 424-710-29S)
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the allowance of commercial cannabis uses. The
requested information about cannabis uses was analyzed using Article 27, Chapter 15 of the
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) of the City of Fresno. Please note, all research for this inquiry is
based on existing land development of the subject property. If there are multiple buildings on the
subject property, this research was based on the address provided in the request. This research
does not take into effect of future development unless provided in your application request. With
that, research of a proposed commercial cannabis business on the subject property conveys the
following:
1. All cannabis cultivators, distributors, or manufacturers must be located on property within
the Cannabis Innovation Zone, inside a Cannabis Innovation Hub, or within one-half (½)
mile of State Route 99 between Shaw Avenue and Clinton Avenue, one (1) mile of State
Route 99 north of Shaw Avenue, or south of Clinton Avenue, or within one (1) mile of
State Route 180 west of State Route 99, must be zoned IL (Light Industrial) or IH (Heavy
Industrial), and must meet all of the requirements for development in these zones. If not
located within the Cannabis Innovation Zone, any buildings in which a cultivator,
distributor, or manufacturer is located shall be no closer than 1,000 feet from any
property boundary containing any of the following:
(a) Any residentially zoned parcel in the city, including any legal any non-conforming
residential uses as of the date a complete commercial cannabis business permit
application is submitted;
(b) A school providing instruction for any grades pre-school through 12 (whether public,
private, or charter, including pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and K-12);
(c) A day care center licensed by the state Department of Social Services that is in
existence at the time a complete commercial cannabis business permit application is
submitted; or,
(d) A youth center that is in existence at the time a complete commercial cannabis
business permit application is submitted.
Zoning Inquiry P20-04400
3788 West Richert Avenue
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December 4, 2020
The subject property is located at 3788 West Richert Avenue (vacant property), is
located within ½ mile of State Route 99 between Shaw Avenue and Clinton Avenue, is
zoned IL, which is one of the allowable zone districts for cannabis commercial
businesses, and is not located within 1,000 feet of the aforementioned sensitive uses.
Development standards of the IL zone district are available in Sections 15-1303, 15-
1304, and 15-1305 of the FMC. The subject location meets the location restriction
requirements, per Section 15-2739.C.1.b of the FMC, for a commercial cannabis
business.
2. Prior to commencing operations, a commercial cannabis business must obtain a
Cannabis Conditional Use Permit from the Planning and Development Department per
Section 15-2739.N of the FMC.
3. There shall be permitted eight cultivators, distributors, or manufacturers located within
the Cannabis Innovation Zone, and there shall be permitted eight cultivators, distributors,
or manufacturers located inside a Cannabis Innovation Hub or within ½ mile of State
Route 99 between Shaw Avenue and Clinton Avenue, one mile of State Route 99 north
of Shaw Avenue or south of Clinton Avenue, or within one mile of State Route 180 west
of State Route 99.
Currently, there are zero cultivators, distributors, or manufacturers located in the City of
Fresno. This location requirement is satisfied for a commercial cannabis business.
Please review the entirety of Article 33, Chapter 9 (Cannabis Retail Business and
Commercial Cannabis), and Section 15-2739 (Adult Use and Medicinal Cannabis Retail
Business and Commercial Cannabis Business) of the FMC to understand other
requirements of commercial cannabis businesses, including but not limited to,
application requirements, façade design, signage, etc.
This information was researched by the undersigned per the zoning request. The undersigned
certifies that the above information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is based
upon, or relates to, the information supplied by the requestor. The City of Fresno assumes no
liability for errors and omissions. All information was obtained from public records held by the
Planning and Development Department.
A copy of the Fresno Municipal Code may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s office at
559-621-7650. The Fresno Municipal Code may also be searched on the Internet, free of
charge, by going to www.fresno.gov. If you have questions regarding this matter, please
contact me by telephone at 559-621-8038 or at Marisela.Martinez@fresno.gov.
Cordially,
Marisela Martínez, Planner I
Development Services Division
Planning and Development Department