Carbondale trustees approve Lova Carbondale retail marijuana license pending state approval
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Trustees unanimously approved a recreational retail marijuana license for PI Carbondale LLC, doing business as Lova Carbondale, at an existing retail location; approval is conditional on state licensing and the applicant outlined planned security upgrades and an expected early-year opening.
Carbondale trustees unanimously approved a recreational retail marijuana license for PI Carbondale LLC, doing business as Lova Carbondale, after staff confirmed the town packet and security/compliance materials were complete. The approval is contingent on state licensing.
The license application, introduced by Patrick, a town staff member, covers an existing retail space previously operated by Verde Natural. Patrick told the board the application and accompanying security plan were properly noticed and on file and that staff recommended the board take public comment and act.
The applicant, identified in the meeting as a Lova Carbondale representative, described Lova as a multi-location operator with six Colorado stores and experience in the industry. She said the company plans security upgrades—window steel gating and a more secure entry door—after reporting a recent local burglary in the building and estimated they could open “if approved by February or March” pending the state review. “Our security company is coming to check it out,” she said.
The board opened a public hearing and took no comments from members of the public. Trustee Chris moved to approve the recreational retail marijuana license pending state approval; Trustee Erica seconded. The chair called for the vote and the motion passed unanimously.
The license is the first new retail license the town has issued in several years, according to discussion at the meeting; trustees noted it occupies an existing facility that has operated in a similar capacity. The board and staff signaled ongoing interest in ensuring the business meets local security and compliance expectations while the state licensing process proceeds.
The matter is now pending the Colorado state licensing decision; the town’s approval is conditioned on state sign-off. The town clerk’s office will notify the board when state action is complete and the business finalizes its opening schedule.
