Proposal For Vape Shop With Drive-Thru Voted Down In Westmont
Westmont Village Board rejected a permit for a vape shop with a drive-thru, citing concerns about the drive-thru's purpose and lack of petitioner presence.Summary
The Westmont Village Board unanimously voted against a special use permit for Lit Smokes, a vape shop seeking to operate with a drive-thru at 101 W. Ogden Ave. The location was previously intended for a cannabis coffee shop that never materialized. While the Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the permit, trustees expressed concerns during the Dec. 11 meeting about the practicality of a drive-thru for apparel and lighters, and the potential for confusion regarding product purchases. Trustee Bob Plowman questioned the purpose of the drive-thru, while Trustee Gina Parilli worried about monitoring transactions and customer flow. The petitioners were absent during the board meeting, leading to further skepticism, and the board ultimately rejected the permit request.
(Source：Joliet, IL Patch)
