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Brookfield board tables cannabis dispensary permit after residents raise safety and property concerns
Summary
After extended public comment from neighbors citing traffic, safety near schools and potential property-value effects, the Village of Brookfield board voted to table consideration of a special-use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 9046 31st Street to the Feb. 23 meeting at the petitioner's request.
The Village of Brookfield board on Monday agreed to table consideration of a special-use permit to allow a cannabis dispensary at 9046 31st Street until its Feb. 23 meeting after residents urged the board to reconsider the location.
President Garvey opened the meeting noting the item had been continued at the petitioner's request but that public comment would be heard. Neighbors described the area near 31st Street as overwhelmingly residential and said locating a dispensary there would harm neighborhood character and create safety risks.
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