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Council rejects special‑use permit for Jackpot Road marijuana dispensary after neighborhood concerns
Summary
After extended public hearing and debate, Grove City Council denied a special‑use permit for a proposed marijuana dispensary at 3989 Jackpot Road on a 2–5 vote. Council members and residents raised concerns about traffic, proximity to an addiction recovery center and local hotel impacts despite applicant assurances on security and compliance.
Grove City Council on Monday denied a special‑use permit for a marijuana dispensary proposed for 3989 Jackpot Road, rejecting the application after a lengthy public hearing and community testimony.
Applicant Chris Welsh told council the ownership group intends to bring an existing vacant medical‑office building back to use and agreed to staff stipulations including removal of a nonconforming sign, correction of property‑maintenance violations and upgraded landscaping. “We do not currently own the property. Our purchase is contingent on approval of this special use permit,” Welsh said, and added the business would operate from roughly 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., would have no drive‑through and would include interior and…
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