On June 19, Ellisville’s City Council discussed for the second time the issuance of a conditional use permit (CUP) for a cannabis dispensary. The new business would replace the former Steak ‘n Shake, located at 16051 Manchester Road.
If approved, the dispensary would operate as a drive-through facility, with the exception that products must be ordered and approved prior to arriving at the dispensary. Products would need to be picked up at the drive-up window, and there would not be a menu displayed.
Silky’s Frozen Custard, the neighboring business on Manchester to the east, was originally opposed. Owner Carla Gettemeier now favors a CUP permit for the applicant, 16051 Manchester Road LLC.
“It is not our desire to see this site sit vacant any longer,” Gettemeier said in a letter addressed to the council. “We believe the applicant’s business use is a good option for this property.”
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Traffic concerns had previously been brought before the council, but Silky’s and the applicant have agreed to make improvements that would benefit both businesses.
Council member Mick Cahill (Ward 2) was strongly opposed to the proposal. Mayor Mike Roemerman was also originally opposed to issuing a CUP for the proposed cannabis dispensary, but he has since changed
