Medical marijuana dispensary discussion postponed

by Apache Junction Independent

A medical-marijuana dispensary is planned on the southwest corner of West Apache Trail and South Palo Verde Drive. (Graphic special to the Independent, from the city of Apache Junction)

Discussion on a conditional use permit for a nonprofit medical marijuana dispensary planned at 1985 W. Apache Trail Suite No. 4 was postponed Aug. 22 to the Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting of the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at 300 W. Superstition Blvd. The agenda will be at https://apachejunction.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

The commission voted 4-0 to postpone discussion until all seven members could be present. Voting yes were Chairwoman Theresa Nesser, Vice Chairman Peter Heck and commissioners Robert Schroeder and Michael McGraw. Absent were commissioners Luciano Buzzin, Michael Frank and Willie Howard.

The medical marijuana dispensary is proposed to be on the southwest corner of West Apache Trail and South Palo Verde Drive. Palo Verde Plaza LLC is the owner and Svaccha LLC is the applicant, represented by Jareb Mackin and Jenifer Corey.

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