[Neighbors] Cannabis retail conditional use request

Sun Aug 28 17:04:22 MDT 2022

Hi friends. I thought this matter was put to bed? If I'm mistaken, sorry,
what's the latest?

On Sat, Aug 27, 2022 at 11:36 AM mike via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> The other shop is next door I'm sure they mind someone cutting into their
> profit...I would!
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> From: LISA JOHNSON via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Date: 8/27/22 9:56 AM (GMT-07:00)
> To: jana quintero <dukecityherbs at gmail.com>, Karen Mendenhall <
> abqkaren at gmail.com>
> Cc: neighbors <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>, Jean Bernstein <
> JBernstein at flyingstarcafe.com>
> Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Cannabis retail conditional use request
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> I support you adding this product as it fits within your already
> established focus of your mission.  If we look at the current website and
> products offered we can see this is a natural expansion of your mission.
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> I wonder if the other dispensary owner within 600 ft has any objection.  I
> wonder if their establishment has a different focus.
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> From: jana quintero via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Date: 7/28/22 5:38 PM (GMT-07:00)
> To: Karen Mendenhall <abqkaren at gmail.com>
> Cc: neighbors <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>, Jean Bernstein <
> JBernstein at flyingstarcafe.com>
> Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Cannabis retail conditional use request
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> From: jana quintero via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com>
> Date: 7/28/22 5:38 PM (GMT-07:00)
> To: Karen Mendenhall <abqkaren at gmail.com>
> Cc: neighbors <neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>, Jean Bernstein <
> JBernstein at flyingstarcafe.com>
> Subject: Re: [Neighbors] Cannabis retail conditional use request
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> Thank you for this information, While we fully understand the parameters
> we don't intend to violate them but would like to apply the conditional
> licensing permits (these are meant for special situations). Please keep in
> mind that I have already established my herb business here before the
> parameters were set.  In respect to the local objections, we will not be
> advertising in Nob Hill  as a "cannibus dispensary" , rather we intend to
> cater to the needs of our preexisting clientele in an attempt to continue
> to serve our *Hollistic* community.  Thank you for your concern as we
> commit to expanding our business.
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> Thanks again,
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> Jana Quintero
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> J's dba Duke City Herbs
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> Holistic Herb Shop
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> Retail Address
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> 4012 Central Ave SE
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> Albuquerque, NM 87108
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> Cannabis Courier Commercial
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> Po Box 80741
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> Abq, NM 87198
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> 505 750 0158
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> dukecityherb at gmail.com
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> http://www.dukecityherbs.com/
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> On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 5:19 PM Karen Mendenhall <abqkaren at gmail.com>
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>> I oppose the conditional use application.  There are established
>> parameters to address cannabis density, which applicant seeks to overcome.
>> I don’t see any reason, based on applicant’s position or her arguments, to
>> overcome these parameters. Nothing personal regarding the Herb Store.
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>> Peace, Karen.
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>> Karen S. Mendenhall
>> ABQkaren at gmail.com
>> 505.280.2097
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>> "The arc of the moral universe is long but bends toward justice.”  Dr.
>> Martin Luther King, Jr.
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>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 5:10 PM, Jean Bernstein via Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
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>> Hello Neighbors,
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>> Have any of you thought about getting together to count the actual number
>> of cannabis retailers within Nob Hill currently? Have you thought perhaps
>> about putting out a recommendation about how many you believe is too many,
>> or how many more might be allowed? The businesses might have some thoughts
>> about this as well – have we been asked for our opinions? The answer, of
>> course, is no.
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>> As a Nob Hill business owner, I am worried about the future of the
>> district given how difficult the current business climate is – especially
>> along the Central Ave. corridor. That said, I think that these rapid fire,
>> off the cuff, “weigh ins” about extremely important decisions (like
>> Cannabis and alcohol licenses) are not producing the best results for the
>> neighborhood and its businesses. You might not realize that your leadership
>> often uses these responses like surveys with which they respond to the
>> City.
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>> This is not a criticism of these types of businesses but multiple
>> cannabis and alcohol licenses will all have serious impacts on how the
>> district/corridor is perceived by visitors and potential developers and
>> will affect the kinds of visitors that dominate our district.
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>> You have enormous power – please use it well.
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>> Jean Bernstein
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>> *From:* Neighbors_nobhill-nm <
>> neighbors_nobhill-nm-bounces at mailman.swcp.com> *On Behalf Of *Greg Weirs
>> via Neighbors_nobhill-nm
>> *Sent:* Thursday, July 28, 2022 9:14 AM
>> *To:* jana quintero <dukecityherbs at gmail.com>; neighbors <
>> neighbors at nobhill-nm.com>
>> *Subject:* [Neighbors] Cannabis retail conditional use request
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>> Neighbors,
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>> The Board of the NHNA will soon be reviewing a request for a conditional
>> use to allow for cannabis retail within 600ft of another cannabis retail
>> location. Because cannabis retail has only recently been legalized by the
>> state, the NHNA has not heard neighbors' opinions on this topic and does
>> not have a policy for cases like these. We would like neighborhood input.
>> In particular, we would like to understand the neighborhood's views on the
>> density of cannabis retail locations along Central, from Girard to
>> Washington.
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>> Here are some details about this case and the process.
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>> From the ZHE, the details of the request are:
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>> VA-2022-00155 Project# PR-2019- 002179 Jana Quintero requests a
>> conditional use to allow for cannabis retail within 600 ft of another
>> cannabis retail location for Lot 6, Block 8, Mesa Grande Addn, located at
>> 4012 Central Ave SE, zoned MX-M [Section 14-16-4- 3(D)(35)(c)]
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>> A facilitated meeting with the applicant was held on July 18th, and the
>> meeting report is attached. As part of the meeting, the NHNA proposed the
>> applicant could have an open house so people could understand the business.
>> The applicant has responded by offering a shop tour on August 5th.
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>> As a reminder, the NHNA has no legal authority to approve or deny a
>> conditional use; that is the role of the Zoning Hearing Examiner (ZHE).
>> However, the NHNA does provide input on all ZHE requests that fall
>> within the NHNA's boundaries.
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>> The applicant will present their request at the regular meeting of the
>> NHNA Board of Directors on August 10th.
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>> You can send feedback by replying to this thread, emailing the Board
>> directly at theboard at nobhill-nm.com, or in person at the NHNA Board
>> meeting on August 10th.
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>> Greg Weirs
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>> NHNA Urban Planning Committee
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>> Greg Weirs
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>> 505 515 6334 (M)
>> 505 265 9995 (H)
>> vgweirs at gmail.com
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>> Greg Weirs
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>> 505 515 6334 (M)
>> 505 265 9995 (H)
>> vgweirs at gmail.com
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