OTHER SAFETY ISSUES REQUIRING ATTENTION

Besides safety and security elements that are more directly associated with the store owner, there are some additional safety issues that strongly correlate to the opening of the Cannabis store at this general location; namely:

 The rear alley's extension northward into the nearby municipal parking garage represents a space with elevated vulnerability. This alley is covered in graffiti (reflecting the presence of unlawful activity) and is significantly "textured", resulting in numerous alcoves and pockets of darkened, discreet spaces that attract loitering. This needs cleaning up and enhanced lighting to improve public safety.

 Hydro wires were observed in the rear alley with running shoes hung from them. This is often an overt sign of a criminal's "territory" where illegal activity occurs. These shoes need to be removed.

 There is a vacant lot on the same side of Ouellette just north of the proposed store location. This lot will need to be monitored for its vulnerability to loitering.

Extension of rear alley leading to parking garage has many alcoves, graffiti, and running shoes hung from hydro wires. A nearby vacant lot may become attractive to loitering