The developer of a cannabis cultivation and distribution facility will once again be pitching his proposed business operations to village officials.
Tom Maxwell wants to open an indoor growing facility for recreational marijuana, Northern Lights of Niagara, at the site of the former Hamilton and Clark Funeral Home, 268 Young St.
Maxwell will appear in front of the village Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday to seek a special use permit. Maxwell said that he has been in the process of trying to open a cannabis business in the village for several years. He most recently appeared in front of the village's now-defunct planning board in March and June respectively.
"Initially, we applied for a use variance, but then they said that (I) should go for a special use permit. They were almost ready to grant it, and then things changed, and they decided to send it to (the zoning board)," Maxwell said.
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