ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION

1. The issue with the greatest potential impact associated with the new Cannabis retail store is the presence of the alley space that is immediately abutting the store's western boundary at the back of the store. This area's current physical condition was observed to have higher risk and vulnerability due to the significant presence of graffiti, combined with less general observation capability and less than ideal levels of illumination to ensure safety during night time conditions. Therefore, the owner should take extra measures to improve the target hardening of this critical space.

• RECOMMENDATION: To enhance the criminal resistance of the business within the more vulnerable back alley area, the following measures are recommended:
• o All graffiti needs to be removed prior to the opening of the store and, ideally, surfaces repainted with a lighter colour to increase light reflectivity.
• o The illumination levels within this alley need to be raised to at least 2.5 footcandles, using LED fixtures, to ensure an adequate minimum level of visibility.
• o The installation of high resolution colour CCTV cameras is highly recommended to capture activity that can be reviewed if warranted after an incident.

The rear alley area carries elevated risk for problematic activity, warranting safety upgrades