The Danville Area Planning and Zoning Commission has rejected a request for a special-use permit for a third cannabis dispensary in Danville. MariWorks, LLC of Chicago is requesting the special-use permit to operate an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 500 Eastgate Drive. The commission voted 4-0 against it, with two commissioners absent.
Commission members expressed concern that there would be a marijuana dispensary saturation with the approval. Another dispensary is already in operation in the area, and another has been approved, but has not yet started construction. The Lynch Road corridor is the only area approved for such a center in Danville.
The Danville City Council will act on the zoning request at its June 20 meeting. A super majority vote would be needed to override the zoning commission’s recommendation.
