CRT 2016 #54 · Communication to the City Council · Oct 17 2016

ATTACHMENTA MEDICAL MARIJUANA ZONING AMENDMENT PEȚITION FH12:59 COVER LETTER OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Jane W. Heatley President William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc. 46 Stonehedge Drive Barnstable, MA 02630 [phone removed] [email removed] Honorable Donna Lopez, City Clerk Cambridge City Hall DEFICE OF CAMBRIDGE. 795 MASSACHUSETTS Avenue 2016 JUL. 27 Cambridge, MA 02139 July 25, 2016 PM 1:00 Re: Medical Marijuana Zoning Amendment Petition SAC SETs Dear Clerk Lopez: Please accept the zoning amendment petition attached hereto sponsored by the William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc. ("The Foundation"), a Massachusetts Registered Marijuana Dispensary ("RMD") operator to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana District Section 20.700 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Map. The enclosed petition satisfies the original factors that were the basis for the establishment of the original two Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts in 2013. Industry B-2 District, which includes 29 Smith Place, and contiguous to the existing MMD-1 boundary. It is a district that allows commercial uses. There is the availability regional transportation with MTA bus service on Concord Ave, near the intersection of Concord Ave and Smith Place and the MBTA Alewife Red Line Station a short distance away, with The Foundation utilizing the shuttle service that it would provide to and from Alewife Station. The location of the proposed location will meet the public safety concerns with the security that The Foundation will utilize, as well as the fact that the Cambridge Police Substation and Professional Ambulance are located on the property. The location is consistent with the urban character and the site is buffered from schools or other facilities with child-oriented programs. Further, there are no residential properties that abut or nearby the 29 Smith Place.

The Foundation and petitioning voters of the City of Cambridge sincerely appreciate the time and effort of the City Council in considering the enclosed petition. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments and/or concerns. Sincerely, frowtealt Jane W. Heatle

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ZONING PETITION To the Honorable Cambridge City Council: Submitted herein is a zoning petition to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana Overlay District, Section 20.700 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, by extending the Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-1) to better serve the Cambridge patient population suffering from debilitating illnesses. The proposed zoning amendment extends the boundaries of Medical Marijuana Overlay District 1 to include IB-2 AOD 1, Industry, District that is within the Alewife Overlay District. The zoning amendment retains the current boundaries of the Medical Marijuana Districts (MMD-2 and MMD-3) and the current Planing Board Special Permit criteria set firth in Section 20.700. The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., ("The Foundation") is a licensed Massachusetts Registered Marijuana Dispensary operator has secured an option to lease within the proposed extended of MMD-1 District at 29 Smith Place and has conducted due diligence that the location can satisfy the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and the Commonwealth of Masachusetts regulations as set forth at 105 CMR 725.000, Implications of the Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana. The proposed location includes such other occupants as the Cambridge Police Department and Professional Ambulance. The undersigned being all registered voters of the City of Cambridge, hereby petition the Cambridge City Council to amend the zoning map and ordinance by adoption of the following: Amend the Zoning Map to extend Medical Marijuana Overlay. District - 1 to include 1B-2 AOD 1, Industry, that is within Alewife Overlay District. See Exhibit A, with the existing MMD 1 District Outlined in Orange, the proposed expansion of the zone outline in yellow and the proposed location colored in yellow and marked with a red X. PRINT NAME STREET ADDRESS SIGNATURE ~ ANN lENNiS Una tennis Caroline Thor darson CroW Thos 32 Loom.s Street 32 Loomis Street Paul Thoroarson Silk 63 Loomis St. ~ Vivian shu 43 Loomis ST Mark Gortleb 43 Loomis Sophiz Courtio 80 Griswold st - Filia Cretlint - Man Ther VEn Litte 69 Growild

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ZONING PETITION To the Honorable Cambridge City Council: Submitted herein is a zoning petition to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana Overlay District, Section 20.700 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, by extending the Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-1) to better serve the Cambridge patient population suffering from debilitating illnesses. The proposed zoning amendment extends the boundaries of Medical Marijuana Overlay District i to include iB-2 AOD 1, Industry, District that is within the Alewite Overlay District. The zoning amendment retains the current boundaries of the Medical Marijuana Districts (MMD-2 and MMD-3) and the current Planing Board Special Permit criteria set firth in Section 20.700. The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., ("The Foundation" is a licensed Massachusetts Registered Marijuana Dispensary operator has secured an option to lease within the proposed extended of MMD-1 District at 29 Smith Place and has conducted due diligence that the location can satisfy the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and the Commonwealth of Masachusetts regulations as set forth at 105 CMR 725.000, Implications of the Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana. The proposed location includes such other occupants as the Cambridge Police Department and Professional Ambulance. The undersigned being all registered voters of the City of Cambridge, hereby petition the Cambridge City Council to amend the zoning map and ordinance by adoption of the following: Amend the Zoning Map to extend Medical Marijuana Overlay District - 1 to include IB-2 AOD 1, Industry, that is within Alewife Overlay District. See Exhibit A, with the existing MMD 1 District Outlined in Orange, the proposed expansion of the zone outline in yellow and the proposed location colored in yellow and marked with a red X STREET ADDRESS PRINT NAME SIGNATURE, St 43 < Viens Julie Michael 34 Loomis Dakis 48 6RIS087 ~ MARTIN EVADOS 25 brisword st. ~ Allison Halay FRANk Keatny ResunseT RE ~ Siobhan Skizin 13 answold st.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ZONING PETITION To the Honorable Cambridge City Council: Submitted herein is a zoning petition to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana Overlay District, Section 20.700 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, by extending the Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-1) to better serve the Cambridge patient population suffering from debilitating illnesses. The proposed zoning amendment extends the boundaries of Medical Marijuana Overlay District 1 to include IB-2 AOD 1, Industry, District that is within the Alewife Overlay District. The zoning amendment retains the current boundaries of the Medical Marijuana Districts (MMD-2 and MMD-3) and the current Planing Board Special Permit criteria set firth in Section 20.700. The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., ("The Foundation") is a licensed Massachusetts Registered Marijuana Dispensary operator has secured an option to lease within the proposed extended of MMD-1 District at 29 Smith Place and has conducted due diligence that the location can satisfy the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and the Commonwealth of Masachusetts regulations as set forth at 105 CMR 725.000, Implications of the Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana. The proposed location includes such other occupants as the Cambridge Police Department and Professional Ambulance. The undersigned being all registered voters of the City of Cambridge, hereby petition the Cambridge City Council to amend the zoning map and ordinance by adoption of the following: Amend the Zoning Map to extend Medical Marijuana Overlay District - 1 to include IB-2 AOD 1, Industry, that is within Alewife Overlay District. See Exhibit A, with the existing MMD 1 District Outlined in Orange, the proposed expansion of the zone outline in yellow and the proposed location colored in yellow and marked with a red X. SIGNATURE STREET ADDRESS PRINT NAME 55S. Normandy Ave Jackson Mant-Sicit 54 9. Normandy AVe Andra Maz sek Klara Manz Sick 55 5. Norwardy Ave GORDON SIEK 55 5- Normandy Ave Lari Manz 555. Nermaned ktie

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ZONING PETITION To the Honorable Cambridge City Council: Submitted herein is a zoning petition to amend the provisions of the Medical Marijuana Overlay District, Section 20.700 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge, by extending the Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-1) to better serve the Cambridge patient population suffering from debilitating illnesses. The proposed zoning amendment extends the boundaries of Medical Marijuana Overlay District 1 to include iB-2 AOD 1, Industry, District that is within the Alewife Overlay District. The zoning amendment retains the current boundaries of the Medical Marijuana Districts (MMD-2 and MMD-3) and the current Planing Board Special Permit criteria set firth in Section 20.700. The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., ("The Foundation") is a licensed Massachusetts Registered Marijuana Dispensary operator has secured an option to lease within the proposed extended of MMD-1 District at 29 Smith Place and has conducted due diligence that the location can satisfy the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and the Commonwealth of Masachusetts regulations as set forth at 105 CMR 725.000, Implications of the Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana. The proposed location includes such other occupants as the Cambridge Police Department and Professional Ambulance. The undersigned being all registered voters of the City of Cambridge, hereby petition the Cambridge City Council to amend the zoning map and ordinance by adoption of the following: Amend the Zoning Map to extend Medical Marijuana Overlay District - 1 to include IB-2 AOD 1, Industry, that is within Alewife Overlay District. See Exhibit A, with the existing MMD 1 District Outlined in Orange, the proposed expansion of the zone outline in yellow and the proposed location colored in yellow and marked with a red X. PRINT NAME SIGNATURE STREET ADDRESS 32 Garismold Enise Olencin 24 Griswuld potstill 348650 It John Mate Chess For al Diana Eddowes 4i SNarmedy he OBEllos Lebelia loacher 465 Normand de Kiss

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АТГАСНТЕЛТВ WILLIAM NOYES WEBSTER FOUNDATION, INC. Dispensary 17 American Way, Dennis, MA 02638 Agricultural Grow and Processing 30 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth, MA 02360

The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc Overview LAVEVIOR The William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc. is the holder of 1 of only 15 registered marijuana dispensary licenses issued in the first round of applications. F1 The mission of the William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., is to provide registered Massachusetts patients with expertly grown and tested, all organic medical can- nabis products. Our team will use sustainable cultivation techniques to bring out the best qualities of our cannabis plants. We will oversee the production of our medicine from seed to sale. This will allow us to offer more affordable prices to our patients and to build our inventory around their needs. Artisan growing methods combined with cutting edge technology will ensure the consistency, value and potency of all of WNWF's products. William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., will FISTRON produce extracts, concentrates and healthy cannabis foods. Quality control and standardized products are key to the efficacy of the therapeutic response. The Foundation's mission is to help our Veterans with housing, PTSD and chronic pain. We look forward to serving our Veteran patients. JUP KOMSTANCE 1

Status of Dispensary: Status of Grow: WNWF's dispensary address is 17 American Way in Den- The Agricultural Grow is located at 30 Industrial Park Road nis, Massachusetts. The dispensary will consist of a 3,150 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is a 29,975 sq. ft. grow sq. ft. building fully secured and compliant with all Town facility, which contains a commercial kitchen and lab. The and State regulations. We have completed our state-is- Grow has also completed its Architectural Review and sued Architectural Review and are permitted to begin stands ready to begin construction. construction.

William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., Executive Management Team Our Executive Management Team is important for providing strategic oversight and management of our operation. Paul J. Covell commercial real estate structuring and debt procure- CEO ment, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitaliza- tions, and debt and equity structuring. In the 1990s Linda Paul is the former Director of both the Cape Cod and served as the senior Financial Officer of SLI, Inc., a publicly Islands Partnership to Reduce Substance Abuse and the traded $900 million manufacturing company, during its Family Counseling and Guidance Center. Paul has the period of transition following a major acquisition and experience and exemplary skills necessary to ensure the opening of overseas markets for its products. Leading up success of WNWF's mission. His successful performance to these roles, Linda held Senior Management Positions as head of a substance abuse counseling program will in international and domestic banking for a number of years in New York and Boston. Linda is on the Executive allow him to best serve in his role at WNWE. Paul has served as Trustee for nine years at the Cape Cod Hospital Committee of the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, in Hyannis, Massachusetts helping to handle the hospi- Which was statutorily established by the Commonwealth tal's multi-million dollar budget. As the largest Medicare of Massachusetts in September 2012 under the Executive reimbursement in the Commonwealth area, the Cape Office of Housing & Economic Development to develop Cod Hospital budget is certainly a complex financial and implement an advanced manufacturing agenda in structure to manage, which has enabled Paul to acquire the Commonwealth. Linda served as Vice Chair of the the skills necessary to maintain responsibility of a budget Board of Trustees for Lahey Health and also chaired the of this size. He has been the Community Coordinator of Investment Committee. She served as well on Executive, Finance, Strategy and Audit/Compliance committees. the March of Dimes for the Town of Dennis, has served as Linda is on the Salem State University Career Services the Director of the Kiwanis Foundation of New England, Inc., has served as the President of the Dennis-Yarmouth Advisory Board. She also sits on the Advisory Board of Kiwanis Club, and currently volunteers as the Chairman of the Asian-American Civic Association, is a member of the Board of Health for the Town of Dennis. Paul has built the Board of Corporators of Beverly Bank, and serves on the International Business Board of Associated Industries strong relationships with members of his community and of MA. Linda is a member of the Boston Club and The will undoubtedly bring that level of compassion to the Alliance for Business Leadership. Linda received a Sc. B. in patients of WNWF. Psychology from Brown University and a M.A. in Inter- national Affairs/Middle East Economics from Columbia Linda Moulton University. Acting CFO Jane W. Heatley COO Linda is the CEO of Lahey International Health, a divi- sion of Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, developing markets to provide outstanding medical care to patients Jane formed and operated a highly successful, full-ser- vice real estate title company for 30 years. As a certified residing outside of the United States. Following the suc- cessful sale of the company in 2014, Linda stepped down Minority Women Owned Business, she contracted exten- as CEO of TRU Technologies, Inc. a Massachusetts-based sively with attorneys, financial institutions, private con- privately held technology company. In 2010, the Boston tractors as well as FDIC, RTC and RECOLL by examining titles, clearing deficiencies and issuing title insurance as a Business Journal recognized TRU Corporation as one of non-attorney title agent for Commonwealth the top 100 privately held companies in Massachusetts. Land Title Company. Prior to joining TRU, Linda owned a strategic advisory firm, Goddard Advisory, which assisted small and middle Jane also owned and operated several restaurants and market businesses with complex transactions Including

nightclubs from 1975 through 1997, where her experi- Fred started his greenhouse cut flower business in 1979 ence included hiring and training personnel, ordering, in Stow, MA where he designed, built and operated a payroll, scheduling, marketing and advertising. As a busi- growth room for the cloning of chrysanthemum plants ness owner for a number of years, Jane conducted weekly and seedling production. He has extensive experience reviews of financial operations of each organization and in growing plants that require photoperiodic control to adjusted budgets accordingly, downsizing in areas that initiate flowering, as in the case of cannabis. Fred uses natural products such as coconut fiber and rice hulls and produced minimal results and utilizing existing resources to maximize the areas of the business that applies organic-based fertilizer through a drip irrigation were successful. system. Insects and pathogens were controlled using PM strategies. Jane has a fantastic ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of businesses, and engage in Fred is the Founder, Owner and Operator of Princeton strategic planning efforts to determine the most efficient Sweet Peas since 2011, which produces four acres of field and best possible solution to any situation. Jane believes grown cut flowers for local wholesale and retail markets. in a strong work ethic, a reputable business plan and will work hard to provide the highest quality products to the Fred is a Horticultural Consultant and has been sought patients of the Cape and Islands. Working in the restau- after by clients nationwide who specialize in cannabis rant industry has provided Jane with a strong knowledge facility design and operation with a focus on production of and experience with customer service, an essential efficiency and effective environmental control. quality to ensure excellent service to WNWF patients. Jane will continue to build strong relationships with the Fred was the Director of Operations (2014-2015) for members of her community and the prospective patients Abba Medix Group Inc. Pickering, ONT, Canada where he of her RMD. Jane's compassion and strong interpersonal oversaw the design, construction and operation of their skills will create a healthy and productive work environ- 14,000 sq. ft. indoor facility for the production of pharma- ment where patients will receive excellent treatment ceutical grade cannabis. and staff will naturally thrive. Jane has volunteered at the Faulkner Hospital as well as the laboratory of the Dedham Fred was also the Head of Cultivation for Triple M Man- Medical Associates, where both her mother and father agement Inc. where he assisted in the design, construc- were administrators respectively. Jane has organized and tion, and operation of the 30,000 sq. ft. grow operation. conducted numerous blood drives. She graduated from U Mass Boston, College of Public and Community Service Industry activities include: member of the Board of with a BA. Directors, Boston Flower Exchange, Facilities Committee Chairman; Advisory Board member of First Pioneer Farm Jane was the primary caretaker for her mother from 2010 Credit; Vice President of Massachusetts Flower Growers Assoclation. through 2013 who required 24 hour care due to her phys- ical deterioration and advanced Alzheimer's and learned first-hand how valuable medical cannabis can be for some patient's pain management. Don Duncan Dispensary Specialist Fred Green In his fourteen years of work in the field of medical can- Agricultural Specialist nabis, Don has consistently been involved in providing care directly to patient-members of the organizations he Fred has more than 30 years of plant production experi- established. His experience involves one-on-one member ence in Massachusetts. He has developed a deep under- services in the following areas: (1) intake and legal status standing of the skills necessary to produce the highest verification, (2) new member orientation, (3) consultation quality crop on a consistent basis. The same growing related to medical cannabis use and safety, (4) medication strategies and techniques transfer seamlessly to medical selection, (5) managing side effects, (6) member educa- marijuana production. Fred has an undergraduate degree tion. This practical experience helped him define a patient from Bowdoin College and a Master Degree in Commer- focused model for staff that acknowledges the physical, cial Floriculture from Cornell University. As a graduate psychological and social issues patients may bring to their student at Cornell, Fred was involved in determining "best visits to medical cannabis facilities. This approach helps use practices" for growing plants under artificial light, overcome some of the reservations the patients present. including light quality, intensity, duration and fixture Don is the Secretary/Treasurer of Americans for Safe Ac- cess and Americans for Safe Access Foundation. Both or-

ganizations are California Non-profit Corporations. In this and investigation of the Department of Mental Health, capacity he is responsible for raising approximately $1 m Department of Developmental Service and Massachu- dollars annually. Don has been personally responsible for setts Rehabilitation Commission throughout the State of daily financial operations in three medical cannabis or- Massachusetts. ganizations for the last fourteen years. This work includes sourcing medicine and other products, pricing, inventory Lieutenant Nagle was the Supervisor of Narcotics Inspec- control, accounts receivable, managing overhead expens- tion for State Police. He conducted internal investigation es, payroll, taxes and other financial needs. to account for all evidence and narcotics seized by the State Police. He reviewed and implemented changes to Danelle Bancroft security related issues in the courts, barracks and central Dispensary Manager storage of evidence. His new policies and procedures were implemented throughout the State Danelle is the Dispensary Manager of The Green Easy of Massachusetts. dispensary in Los Angeles, California. She handles a staff of 13 and has extensive experience in all daily opera- Lt. Nagle was the Director of Community Relations for the tions including restocking of products and merchan- City of Cambridge as well as a Vista Volunteer. dise, ordering supplies, collecting samples for testing, researching new products for possible sales as well as Lt. Nagle received a BS in Criminal Justice from Western training her staff for consultations with patients in order New England as well as a MS in Criminal Justice from to effectively advise their medicinal choices. Danelle has Westfield State College. created a safe, welcoming, confidential environment for all of her patients. Danelle is vigilant with the ongoing Dr. Ron Dowgiallo changes in regulations, always ensuring safe, organic, Director high quality medicines. She is an exceptional communi- cator who is able to educate her staff on new complex Dr. Ron Dowgiallo is Director of the William Noyes Web- industry information with great success. She has worked ster Foundation, Inc. Dr. Dowgiallo has been a licensed, in dispensaries in the greater Los Angeles area since 2008 practicing dentist since 1968 in Harwich, MA earning his and has been acknowledged by her employers for being Degree from the NJ College of Medicine-Dental in 1966. the highest grossing sales representative for the past four Dr. Dowgiallo was also a licensed Pharmacist, having years, She is an enthusiastic team player who is extremely received his license from the Commonwealth in 1962 comfortable in upper management positions. after earning a degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. He served in the Danelle attended Santa Monica College with her concen- US Army from 1966 through 1968. Dr. Dowgiallo is also tration of studies in Business Management and minoring a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Harwich Rotary in social media, however, through her many years of Club, Massachusetts Dental Society and the Ancient and dispensary employment developed a comprehensive Honorable Artillery of Massachusetts. Dr. Dowgiallo has knowledge of medical conditions and has a solid under- built strong relationships with his patients and communi- standing of medical protocols and regulations regarding ty. As a Pharmacist, Dr. Dowgiallo believes strongly in the medical cannabis. Danelle is well versed in cannabinoids, medicinal qualities of medical marijuana. strains, effects and forms of medications, which enables her to train her staff and make proper recommendations to her patients. The Board of Directors of William Noyes Richard Nagle Webster Foundation is as follows: Security and Delivery Manager .... Jane W. Heatley, President Lieutenant Nagle has worked in law enforcement with the Massachusetts State Police from 1981 through his Paul J. Covell, Clerk retirement in 2011. Lt. Nagle was the Officer in Charge for Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Division of Linda Moulton, Treasurer Investigative Services. He has developed and implement- ed emergency preparedness and management plans, including workplace violence and emergency threat/ Dr. Ron Dowgiallo, Director (Dr. Dowgiallo is a licensed Pharmacist and Dentist) evacuation procedures. In this position Lt. Nagle's respon- sibilities included security oversight, prevention of crimes

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