Controversial marijuana dispensary near Bartlett day care center falls short of approval in tie vote

A 3-3 vote of Bartlett village trustees Tuesday night failed to secure a special-use permit for a recreational marijuana 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

A controversial marijuana dispensary proposed near a Bartlett day care center failed to win village approval Tuesday when a tie vote of the trustees fell short of the four required for approval.

With the majority of residents present opposed to the business, the meeting room exploded with applause.

“I couldn’t believe we did it!” said Donielle Burton, who lives near the Brewster Creek Shopping Center on Route 59 where the Star Buds dispensary and an adjoining bakery wer