Neighbors oppose marijuana dispensary proposed near Bartlett day care center

A special use permit has been requested to allow an adult-use dispensary at 801 S. Route 59 (at right) in the Brewster Creek Shopping Center in Bartlett. A KinderCare (at left) operates just to the north of the shopping center. Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com

Bartlett trustees Tuesday will consider a controversial proposal for a recreational marijuana dispensary in the Brewster Creek Shopping Center on Route 59.

Among the reasons cited for local opposition to the Star Buds dispensary is its proximity to the Brewster Creek KinderCare day care facility about 250 feet away.

The dispensary at 801 S. Route 59 would be accompanied by a bakery next door that was initially proposed to sell hemp-infused food items. Because of the low level of THC in hemp, it was never believed a special-use