City of Westfield Planning Board (WNG File Photo)
WESTFIELD – On Tuesday, Sept. 18, the Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a site permit and stormwater management permit for Cannabis Connection, Inc., a marijuana retail shop proposed for 40 Westfield Industrial Park Road, zoned Industrial A.
Plans for the shop, which are posted on the city’s website under pending applications in the Planning Department, include the construction of a 4,500 square foot building to accommodate a retail marijuana dispensary. The city’s current Marijuana zoning ordinance, which passed a second reading of the City council on August 16, allows for Marijuana shops in Industrial A.
A second Marijuana ordinance regulating establishments is expected to be voted for final passage at the City Council meeting on Sept. 20, following a positive recommendation from the Legislative & Ordinance committee on Wed., Sept. 12.
Other public hearings planned for the Sept. 18 meeting include a Special Permit amendment for Roots Athletic Center, which is seeking to expand its hours of operation and add additional parking. They are seeking to amend their opening hour to 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday to allow them to have spin cycling and other fitness classes in the morning before customers go to work.
Also planned is a continued public hearing for a residential kennel at 306 Montgomery Road, zoned Rural Residential. The application by Arthur and Karen Laramee was heard earlier in the summer, and continued to September.
Two hearings on special permits for lot reductions for 125 Highland Avenue and 77 Mechanic Street will also be continued at Tuesday’s meeting.
