Commission backs two dispensary specific‑use permits, citing code compliance

The Still Water Planning Commission on May 19 accepted staff findings and voted 5–0 to recommend approval of two specific‑use permits authorizing dispensary operations.

Staff told the commission that a dispensary at 211 North Perkins Road requires a new specific‑use permit because the business is changing ownership; the property is zoned for commercial shopping and dispensaries require a specific‑use permit in that district. No applicant or public speakers appeared for that hearing; staff recommended acceptance of findings and the commission voted to accept and forward the recommendation to city council.

A second application sought to relocate an existing dispensary into unit 17 of the Rosewood Hills Shopping Center. One resident, William Haway, said he is not broadly opposed but noted the city appears to have many dispensaries. Staff clarified dispensaries are allowed in the applicable zoning district only with the specific‑use permit and recommended approval; the commission accepted findings and voted 5–0.

What’s next: Both items were approved by unanimous commission vote to be recommended to city council for final action. Public comment in the record was limited and centered on perceived local saturation of dispensaries rather than land‑use code compliance.