Scott Allen, of MHBC Planning, Urban Design, & Landscape Architecture, and Mary Fox, of Fox D Consulting, appeared on behalf of the Applicant, MOH Enterprises Ltd. Mr. Allen stated that the Applicant supports the findings and recommendations in the staff report. Ms. Fox provided a summary of the Health Canada approval process and compliance requirements at the federal level.
Comments from the Public:
Ugo DiCarlo - 1632 Road 4 E - speaking on behalf of the property owners that live adjacent to the greenhouse operation, stated that they are in support of the application.
Richard Krebs - 2918 Olinda Sideroad - Expressed concerns about the ventilation system that is going to be used, the noise resulting from the ventilation system and the odour issues.
Fred Driedger - 930 Road 4 E - Expressed concern about the odour issue and would like to know what system will be used to meet the "no perceptible odour" requirements.
Elma Warkentin - 1628 Road 5 E - Expressed concern about the odour issue.
Vivian Whaley - 1972 Road 5 E - Expressed concern about the impacts on air quality resulting from the odour elimination system that will be used.
Ernest Warkentin - 1628 Road 5 E - commented that existing greenhouses cannot properly modify their operation to comply with requirements put in place for cannabis production.
Sarah Anzovino - 3193 Graham Sideroad - Expressed concern about noise, odour, dark sky compliance, and the impact on infrastructure and water services as it relates to this application. She also expressed concern about the provision of notice since the light and odour complaints extend beyond the 120 metre radius.