Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
Where recreational marijuana can be sold is back up for discussion by the Yakima City Council.
On Tuesday, the council is expected to take a look at a request to expand the areas where cannabis can be sold to include light industrial zones. These zones are generally used for businesses that don't generate much outside traffic.
The request comes from Ken Weaver, who plans to open a marijuana store in Yakima. Weaver, who already operates The Slow Burn store in Union Gap, said the only site he could find after an "exhaustive search" in Yakima is a property zoned for light industrial. Other properties were unsuitable because they were too close to schools, day cares and other sites not allowed under city rules.
That property is at 1107 S. Third St., the former Max's Tavern.
"This is a derelict property that we will turn into a showpiece given the opportunity," he said.
The council will discuss the matter but is not expected to take any action.
The council also will conduct a closed-record public hearing – meaning public testimony is generally not accepted – to consider a recommendation for a 30-lot single-family subdivision near Occidental Road and South 86th Avenue. The subdivision would include sewer, water, private streets with curbs and sidewalks, and streetlights.
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On Tuesday, the council is expected to take a look at a request to expand the areas where cannabis can be sold to include light industrial zones. These zones are generally used for businesses that don't generate much outside traffic.
The request comes from Ken Weaver, who plans to open a marijuana store in Yakima. Weaver, who already operates The Slow Burn store in Union Gap, said the only site he could find after an "exhaustive search" in Yakima is a property zoned for light industrial. Other properties were unsuitable because they were too close to schools, day cares and other sites not allowed under city rules.
That property is at 1107 S. Third St., the former Max's Tavern.
"This is a derelict property that we will turn into a showpiece given the opportunity," he said.
The council will discuss the matter but is not expected to take any action.
The council also will conduct a closed-record public hearing – meaning public testimony is generally not accepted – to consider a recommendation for a 30-lot single-family subdivision near Occidental Road and South 86th Avenue. The subdivision would include sewer, water, private streets with curbs and sidewalks, and streetlights.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Yakima City Council likely to look at zoning for pot businesses | Business | yakimaherald.com
Author: Kaitlin Bain
Contact: Contact Us | Site | yakimaherald.com
Photo Credit: Shawn Gust
Website: yakimaherald.com | A Daily Part of Your Life
