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Zoning board hears Artist Tree special-permit application for Farmingdale cannabis retail; board reserves decision after public concern about hours and loiter‑g
Summary
The Town of Babylon ZBA heard a detailed presentation from counsel and design team for Artist Tree (Artistry), a California cannabis retailer seeking a Farmingdale special-use permit. The applicant described security protocols, a fulfillment-room sales model, proposed hours and site improvements; nearby business owners raised concerns about loitering and timing; the board reserved decision and asked for documentation and conditions.
The Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals heard a presentation from Rachel Shelfo, representing Artist Tree (doing business as the Artistry), on an application for a special-use permit to operate a retail cannabis store at 900 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale.
Shelfo outlined the Artistry's operations: retail displays are for browsing only, orders are placed with staff using iPads and fulfilled from an enclosed "fulfillment room," and customers pick up purchases after ID check-ins. She described security measures including one stationed security guard and an array of cameras, scheduling procedures for…
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