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Planning Board backs site plan, special-use permit for proposed cannabis dispensary at 6061 Transit Road with conditions

5882862 · October 2, 2025
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The Village of Depew Planning Board voted 5-0 Oct. 2 to recommend the Village Board approve a site plan and special-use permit for a proposed cannabis retail dispensary at 6061 Transit Road, Unit 6041, subject to a required dumpster enclosure and other standard permitting items; the project is contingent on state licensing.

The Village of Depew Planning Board on Oct. 2 recommended 5-0 that the Village Board approve a site plan and special-use permit for a proposed cannabis retail dispensary at 6061 Transit Road, Unit 6041, with conditions including a required dumpster enclosure and completion of fire and building inspections during permitting.

Elise Bergio, who identified herself as the applicant's cannabis attorney for Empire Smoke Shop 7 and speaking for single-member applicant Sam Goba, said the group has submitted for a New York State provisional license to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) but that the state license is contingent on securing local approval. "We've submitted to the OCM, but it's obviously contingent upon making sure that we have…

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