TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: James V. Capparelli, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Adult-use Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Located at 2211 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2022-41)
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BACKGROUND:
Emerald Coast, on behalf of its operations partner Justice Cannabis Company, seeks approval of a Special Use Permit to allow a cannabis dispensary at the former Bakers Square restaurant property at 2211 W. Jefferson Street. The City of Joliet Zoning Ordinance allows adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the B-3 (General Business) district subject to the approval of a Special Use Permit. If this Special Use Permit is approved, the dispensary shall be operated under the name "Bloc" as will all other dispensaries operated by Justice Cannabis Company.
Justice Cannabis Company, a national cannabis company founded in Chicago, owns and operates cannabis cultivation centers and dispensaries in several states. Emerald Coast has been selected to receive a conditional adult-use cannabis dispensing organization license by the State of Illinois, and its full license is scheduled to be released within the next 60-90 days.
According to Emerald Coast, the hours of this dispensary would likely be: 7:00 AM to 9:00 P.M. Monday-Saturday and 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sundays. The company intends to employ around 20 people, with six to twelve employees onsite at any given time. Emerald Coast estimates that they will see approximately 750 customers per week at this location.
The security plan for the proposed dispensary includes two-to-three-armed security guards on-site during business hours. One-to-two guards will greet purchasers and be stationed strategically to oversee the on-site operations, assist with deliveries, and conduct inside and outside perimeter checks. The remaining security guard will be watching the interior and exterior camera feed. Detailed information on their proposed security plan can be found in the attached ope...
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