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Planning commission backs drive‑through for Creve Coeur cannabis dispensary, sends recommendation to council
Summary
The Creve Coeur Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council approve a conditional use permit to add a drive‑through pickup window to the Key Cannabis/Elevate dispensary at 105 N. Lindbergh, subject to conditions including a final landscape plan, parking repairs and hours limited to 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Creve Coeur Planning & Zoning Commission on Feb. 18 recommended that City Council approve a conditional use permit allowing a drive‑through pickup window at Key Cannabis (Elevate) at 105 North Lindbergh Boulevard.
Applicant representatives described revisions intended to address commission concerns from an earlier hearing, including revised landscaping to screen neighboring residences, clearer circulation and queuing for vehicles, reduced signage, and operational controls. "We really are a community based organization," said Nico Pento, the applicant's head of government affairs, noting the company’s local hiring plans and charitable giving. He added the applicant would not permit on‑site consumption: "No. ... you cannot smoke on the parking lot," and said the facility has state‑required cameras covering the site.
Staff presented ordinance criteria and evidence, including a police report showing few arrests linked to local dispensaries and an increase in proactive patrol logs that staff said does not necessarily indicate higher crime. Jason Jagievert, director of community development, summarized recommended conditions: hours of operation of 9 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week; submission of a final landscape plan before permitting; repair and maintenance of the parking and the hatched easement area; and compliance with city sign and lighting standards.
Nearby residents supported some changes but urged stronger screening and cleanup of the adjacent AT&T parking lot. "No consumption on‑site is great," a resident said, while also noting the neighbor lot is overgrown and sometimes used for truck parking. Commissioners questioned who is responsible for that adjacent property; staff said the access and parking license transfers with ownership and confirmed the dispensary property owner will be responsible for maintenance of the defined easement area, while code enforcement will follow up on the AT&T lot condition.
One commissioner said the proposal was inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan and indicated he would vote no, citing concerns about compatibility and property values. After discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval by majority vote. The staff report and the applicant’s PowerPoint were entered into the public record.
The commission’s recommendation forwards the matter to Creve Coeur City Council for final action. Council is scheduled to consider the application at its next meeting, set for 7 p.m. the week following the commission hearing. Applicants and members of the public may attend and comment at that meeting.
