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Commission postpones two proposed retail marijuana sites after heavy neighborhood pushback
Summary
After lengthy public hearings with neighbors and a child-services provider raising concerns about location and proximity to residences, the commission postponed special-exception/site-plan votes for proposed retailers at 290 W Walton and 44821 Woodward to allow more outreach and review.
The Planning Commission postponed two high-profile special-exception requests for adult‑use marijuana retailers after strong neighborhood opposition and requests for more information on community benefits and neighborhood mitigation.
At 290 West Walton (Nature’s Remedy), staff told the commission the site met the written zoning buffers and operating standards, but neighbors raised traffic, parking, school proximity and odor concerns. Planning staff and the applicant both acknowledged community‑benefit…
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