Grove City planners vote against recommending Jackpot Road cannabis dispensary after traffic and safety concerns

The Grove City Planning Commission voted 3–1 not to recommend approval of a special‑use permit for a proposed recreational cannabis dispensary at 3989 Jackpot Road after residents and commissioners raised concerns about traffic, adjacent treatment facilities and impacts on nearby hotels and parks.

City staff told the commission the applicant submitted materials showing the site complies with local distance rules and other local and state requirements and recommended the commission forward the application to city council with three stipulations. The applicant, Chris Welsh of ACT Investments, told commissioners the state and local regulatory frameworks impose strict operating and security requirements.

The proposed operation would occupy an existing 4,284‑square‑foot building and operate 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Application materials state the business anticipates up to 740 customers and 673 vehicle trips per day at extreme maximums,…