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TURNING LEAF CENTERS OTIS, LLC1570 North Main RoadOtis, MA 01253www.TurningLeafCenters.com
AGENDA Our commitments to youOur interests, goals and objectivesProposed site: Otis Poultry FarmArchitectural integrity and maintaining the nature and feel ofthe communityWhat we will be doing on the siteState and local regulatorsCommunity benefitsSecurity plans and requirements under 935 CMR 500Good neighbor-preventing a nuisance to the communityLocal zoning requirements, board of health standards, permits,licensing requirements, and buffer zones
OUR COMMITMENTS TO YOU Our team is committed to working with the Selectmen of Otis to bring afully functional and successful cultivation/processing/dispensary and retailfacility to the proposed site The agriculturally and retail zoned location is a positive location for afacility of this nature, offering the land required for all required functionsin a rural setting Local employee base will provide employment opportunities to Otisresidents We will be “good neighbors”, partnering and participating in communityevents We will provide educational information on the positive aspects ofmedicinal products
GOALS AND OBJECTIVESWe seek to obtain a Hosting Agreement with the township of Otisthat is mutually beneficial to both entities which would include: Repurposing of the former Otis Poultry Farm to provide addedfinancial benefit to Otis Ensuring that the new facility is well-staffed with qualified localemployees in a secure facility and site Continuing and improving the on-site retail establishment
LEADERSHIP TEAMTurning Leaf Centers Otis, LLC is a Massachusetts Corporation lead by: Tom Gecewicz CHO, CHWM, SSI, SE, PHL, MPA John Saccenti MA, MS in Ed, Educational Specialist Past National Health Officer of the YearMember of the MA Board of Certified Health Officers: 10 years/Chairman: 3 yearsElected member Canton Board of Health for 21 yearsExecutive Board member NACCHO, advising on Federal agencies on National Health PolicyFederal, state and local commendations for humanitarian actions during national emergenciesPast President National Association of Local Boards of HealthRetired NJ Division of Criminal JusticePresident Career Development InstituteFormer US Army OfficerAdvised the Surgeon General and the White House on Public Health PolicyDavid Reiner CRRP, CLS Licensed Real Estate BrokerReal Estate InstructorDirector, The Network Realty GroupMember, International Council of Shopping CentersMember, National Association of Realtors
TEAM MEMBERS John Lorenzo MSW, MBASenior Healthcare executive for over 25 years Clinically trained professional in mental health and community medicine Community outreach, prevention and social service program developer CEO of two private sector companies including one startup David J. Fournier, NCIDQ CertifiedStudied Architecture and Interior Design at Syracuse University Founding Principal of The Aztec Corporation 1993-present Serviced clients in 20 states and Toronto and Vancouver for 33 years Former Board Member: Kean University Interior Design Steering Committee Jonathan BlackIsenberg School of Management at UMass-Amherst Founder and CEO of Natural Roots Hydroponics and Organic Garden Supply Consultant for Medical Marijuana Industry in Maine, Massachusetts and New Jersey
LOCAL COUNSELLocal representation has been engaged to help us navigate the overall governmental process andour efforts to serve your community as “Good Neighbors”: Peter Puciloski, Esq.- Lazan Glover & Puciloski LLP Great Barrington, MA-Harvard Law School-Berkshires resident-Former US Navy officer Charles Ferris, Esq. - Law Offices of Charles Ferris, Esq. Great Barrington,MA-St. Johns Law School, JD-New York University Law School, LLM-Community Leader-Real Estate ExpertBoth gentlemen will help guide us through local and state compliance required for:Board of Health Zoning Approvals Building Permits Licensing
OTIS POULTRY FARM1570 North Main Rd. Otis, MATurning Leaf Centers Otis LLC is interested in purchasing the 23.79 acre Otis PoultryFarm site. This site currently houses a retail and liquor sales establishment andoutbuildings that were previously part of an operable chicken farm, and a 2.99 acreresidence across the street.
OTIS POULTRY FARM1570 North Main Rd. Otis, MATurning Leaf Centers Otis LLC proposes to subdivide the parcel to allow continuation of the retail andliquor sales establishment as a separate entity, and would construct acultivation/processing/dispensary and retail facility on the subdivided parcel to separate the twoentities. The residential site across the street would remain as-is. Integration of new site access fromNorth Main Rd, site access ways, and parking for clients, employees and transportation vehicles willbe designed to best serve all needs. Separate entry/exit ways are our goal for safety purposes.
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MASSACHUSETTS REGULATORSTurning Leaf Centers Otis LLC will team with all regulatory bodiesto insure that our project meets the highest standards possibleand will be a proud addition to the community Cannabis Control Commission Department of Health Department of Agriculture Local Otis Boards
COMMUNITY BENEFITSWe believe the proposed conversion of the Otis Poultry Farm toa Turning Leaf Centers Otis cultivation/processing/dispensingfacility will benefit Otis township and residents in many ways: Increase town revenuesIncrease local business revenuesIncrease local employmentPartnering and and participating in community activitiesSupporting educational programsPreserve open space and agricultural character of town
SECURITY ISSUES 935 CMR 500.120 Loitering prevention by providing on-site security guards Unauthorized access prevention through the installation of 24 hour audible alarms, visual monitoring, connection to local lawenforcement alert systems and system redundancyPower back-up for uninterrupted security monitoring duringpower outagesStorage and disposal of product to meet all state requirementsPrevention of youth diversion through triple ID checksInternal biometric controls for employees
GOOD NEIGHBORPREVENTION OF NUISANCES Lighting and Signage-Exterior lighting will be minimized to prevent light pollution while meeting security andsafety requirements and will conform to all town and state requirements-Signage will conform to local zoning restrictions and will address any public concerns Parking-Adequate off-road parking will be provided to ensure safety Traffic Control-We will work closely with the Otis police department and the state police during the designphase onward to ensure the smooth flow of traffic Odor Mitigation-The design of the facility will appropriately address odor mitigation of all aspects ofcultivation, processing and dispensing. This will include appropriately designed HVACsystems and construction details, as well as the ongoing maintenance of these elements toensure continued control well after the design phase. Performance monitoring will beongoing
AIR PURIFICATION & MITIGATIONOdor is a byproduct of the cultivate/process/dispensing processes. Warm air holds more moisturethan cold air, and increased moisture in the air enables odor molecules to travel farther and faster.There are many methods for containment and management through proper design of the facilityincluding: Virgin kiln activated carbon with a small, low-volume pore structure ideal for capturing organic odor particles and other airborne materialsUtilizing both carbon air scrubbers and carbon exhaust filters to increase efficiency and overalleffectivenessFully Automated Environmental Controls regulating Temperature and Humidity LevelsFiberglass Reinforced Plastic Wall Panels(FRP) with thermal insulation sound & fire protectionClass A Noncombustible rating to achieve complete enviromental controlNegative pressure system which draws air away from entryways and towards decontaminationand purification equipmentOdor destroying high-intensity UV light in duct purifiers in heating/Cooling SystemsAnnual equipment maintenance and systems audit
EXAMPLES OF ODOR MITIGATION DEVICESCan-Filter M5 Can Industrial Unit Powered by Max-Fan 20 in & Can-Lite 9000
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REGULATIONS Is the proposed Marijuana Establishment allowed under current zoningbylaws/ordinances or is a zoning amendment required to allow it to go there? Is the proposed Marijuana Establishment allowed by right or does it require localzoning permitting? What permits are required? Is there a local licensing regulation pertaining to Marijuana Establishments? Is there a local Board of Health regulation pertaining to Marijuana Establishments? Does the proposed location comply with the 500’ buffer zone from existing publicor private school buildings (K-12)? Do local bylaws or ordinance create a smallerbuffer zone?
TURNING LEAF CENTERS OTIS, LLC1570 North Main RoadOtis, MA 01253www.TurningLeafCenters.com
Studied Architecture and Interior Design at Syracuse University Founding Principal of The Aztec Corporation 1993 -present Serviced clients in 20 states and Toronto and Vancouver for 33 years Former Board Member: Kean University Interior Design Steering Committee Jonat
