The city of Durango’s Local Licensing Authority on Tuesday voted to continue a public hearing on Rocky Mountain High’s application for a retail marijuana store.

Neighbors of the proposed location at 120 E. 36th St. raised objections to increased traffic and aired concerns about the character of the owner, Michael Weisser.

Weisser was not present at the hearing Tuesday and could not be reached for comment. Rocky Mountain High was represented by Jordan Smith, senior regional director.

Three nearby residents, Elizabeth Salkind, Danna Manganaro and Martin Brenner, spoke against the application.

The neighbors presented documents purportedly showing Weisser was disbarred in Florida in 1998 for representing his son without a law license in a legal case.

They also unearthed a settlement agreement in La Plata County District Court between Rocky Mountain High and the Ptarmigan Commercial Condominium Association.

The agreement stipulates that Rocky Mountain High move its medical dispensary by Dec. 31 and make efforts to control odors until then.

After hearing the neighbors’ concerns, the board voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing until a Feb. 17 meeting.

Bob Ledger, a member of the licensing board, said he wanted to learn more. “There’s been some significant allegations here today,” he said. Ledger suggested Weisser appear at the February hearing to answer questions.

Smith offered to speak with the neighbors.

“I’m more than happy to talk to anybody that has concerns,” she said.

Smith said Rocky Mountain High wouldn’t be a successful business if it hadn’t played by the rules. The company has several locations in Colorado.

cslothower@durangoherald.com