LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — After a reversal from elected officials, Henderson’s newest marijuana dispensary is winning over the neighborhood.
Last month, the Henderson City Council held their regular meeting to discuss the approval for several businesses, including Wallflower Cannabis House. However, the Henderson Planning Commission advised the city council to deny the business’s opening due to the request for 24 hours of operation.
“Sufficient time has not been provided for the applicant to demonstrate that no adverse impacts will be imposed on the surrounding area,” Eddie Dichter, Henderson Community Development Director, said.
A spokesperson for the business said Wallflower’s owners would be willing to change their hours to 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for customers.
“I have no problem with those conditions,” Councilman Jim Seebock said. “I would move to overturn that denial.”
James Hammer, owner of Wallflower Cannabis House, said he was happy the city approved the business and added the 24-hour component is still in the works.
“We do believe it’s the safest environment—never closing is kind of a priority,” he said. “It’s a 24-hour town.”
Opening up at Via Inspired and Volunteer Boulevard, Hammer said the main attraction to the area was the upcoming Stations Casino development for the Inspirada neighborhood.
“I think the idea for a lot of groups was to be down by the Strip and be able to kind of tap that tourist market,” Hammer said. “We’ve gone the opposite direction. Somewhere to like a Station Casinos, we want to make sure that we can provide the best possible experience to local communities.”
Hammer said the idea, like Stations Casinos, is to appeal to locals and the surrounding community.
“From day one, what we really wanted to provide is a welcoming experience and something that is accessible for everyone,” he said.
The dispensary is showcase of the newest technology: discreet pickup lockers, ecommerce options, and smart phone access.
“That does allow that option for them to come into the facility, check their ID, having that order already placed, prepared for them, paid ahead of time, grab the order, and then be able to be on their way,” Hammer said.
Hammer said he believes his business can give back to the community, and neighboring restaurants told 8 News Now they agree.
“We are glad to see a business come in that will help drive our traffic that complements our business,” Scooter Freeney, World of Wings co-founder, said. “And about six months ahead of time that when we heard it was coming in.”
The chicken wing eatery, which is celebrating the 1-year anniversary, has a lot to offer the new customers at Wallflower Cannabis House, according to Freeney.
“From what I’m told, marijuana brings on a sense of hunger, and we have something to feed that hunger,” Freeney said with a laugh.
Wallflower Cannabis House is expected to open their doors for the first time on Friday.
