Agreement reached on Whittier medical marijuana dispensary

It looks like the nonprofit group that wants to establish a medical marijuana dispensary in Whittier and the city have reached a compromise on serving sizes.

The applicants, Seventh and Hope, have agreed to limit the amount of marijuana to a total of 3 ounces per week for a total of 12 ounces per month they will sell to patients, according to the written staff report from Jeff Collier, director of community development for Whittier. Individuals who need a higher dosage will be require to get specific written approval from a physician.

The issue is going to the Planning Commission at its 7 p.m. Monday meeting where it will consider a conditional use permit for the dispensary. Commissioners at the Aug. 3 meeting had asked for limitations on the amount of marijuana the dispensary can sell.