Legal Department

There are no legal issues related to this application at this time.

Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture

The proposed AGCO Cannabis Retail Store application from ‘Top Shelf Canabis’ at 1485 Erie Street St. E. is in excess of 150 metres from a parks or recreation facility. Willistead Park and Willistead Manor at 1889 Niagara Street are within 500 metres of the proposed location.

WFRS does not have any concerns with the location of this application.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services

An inspection prior to opening is required to identify the location and quantity of the product and any special hazards.

Planning & Building Department

The parcel located at 1485 Erie Street E is zoned Commercial CD1.3 which permits the proposed retail store.

Any renovations undertaken must comply with all applicable law, including Cannabis License Act, 2018 regulations, as well as the Building Code Act, 1992 and the Ontario Building Code. Applicants should consult with Development Services staff regarding necessary approvals, permits and inspections.

Risk Analysis:

Comments to the AGCO must be submitted by the municipality within 15 days. If submissions are not received within this period, they will not be considered. However, the AGCO is the provincial authority in cannabis retail licenses and the City has no recourse if the AGCO issues a license despite any objections made.

Financial Matters:

N/A

Consultations:

Barry Horrobin, Director of Planning & Physical Resources, Windsor Police Service

Andy Randall, Inspector, Patrol Support, Windsor Police Service

Theresa Marentette, Chief Executive Officer, Windsor Essex County Health Unit Jelena Payne, Commissioner Community Development & Health, Corporate Leader – Social Development and Health