Council approves special-use permit for cannabis dispensary at 7122 West Ogden, 6–1
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The Berwyn City Council approved a special-use permit for a cannabis dispensing organization at 7122 West Ogden Avenue after a recorded vote of 6–1; one alderman cited resident opposition in explaining a no vote.
The Berwyn City Council approved an ordinance granting a special-use permit for a cannabis dispensing organization at 7122 West Ogden Avenue on a 6–1 vote.
Alderman Lennon moved to concur with the zoning and planning commission’s recommendation to approve the special-use permit; Alderman Boywood seconded the motion. The council completed a roll-call vote that resulted in six ayes and one nay, and the mayor declared the motion carried.
During debate a council member who voted no said they had heard strong opposition from residents, particularly over new dispensaries near schools and youth programs, and said that as a representative they felt compelled to vote against the permit. The transcript records that concern as part of the formal discussion before the roll call.
The ordinance approving the special-use permit will be affixed with the necessary signatures and placed on its way to passage, per the motion. The council did not record any amendments to the permit on the floor. No specific conditions or setbacks beyond the zoning commission’s recommendation were added during the recorded motion and vote.
