Eloy council delays decision on proposed pot facility

Site annexation a possibility as city hears from interested party

The City Council has delayed a decision on annexing 14 acres that might be used for a marijuana growing operation.

The council voted unanimously Monday to wait for a month in order to talk to the proponents about some concerns raised about such a facility.

The city was approached by Zavala Properties about the land near Alsdorf Road and State Route 87, which is currently surrounded by the city.

Although it is currently planned as a medium-density residential area, the land in question has never been used for that purpose.

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