interspersed vehicular traffic. This is expected for a busy commercial area however and it is noted the store site is readily accessible by vehicle from the signalized intersection on Walker Road at Ottawa Street and sidewalks exist to aid safe pedestrian access.

Proposed new retail store is situated at a busy intersection with other commercial businesses facing Walker Road @ Ottawa Street, offering good sight lines to store's front

Store location is openly visible from Walker Road at Ottawa Street but parking out front could restrict ongoing natural surveillance of activity during busier periods

The very nature of the business (sales of Cannabis products) warrants a high degree of target hardening security features, above what a more conventional retail business may require, in order to prevent criminal activity from germinating. This should come in the form of higher security locking hardware, high resolution CCTV recording capability, a security alarm system, robust illumination levels and clear instructional signage.