HOLYOKE — The City Council’s Ordinance Committee on Monday recommended that the full council approve a special permit for Canna Provisions, Inc. to open a retail marijuana shop on Dwight Street.

The company, which already operates a dispensary in Lee, needs special permits from the city to obtain an operating license from the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. The City Council approves all special permits for retail, medical and cultivation marijuana facilities, and the Cannabis Control Commission has the final say in the application review and licensing processes.

Canna Provisions is proposing a marijuana dispensary at 380 Dwight St. after initially submitting plans for neighboring 380R Dwight St.

Erik Williams, Canna’s CEO, told the committee the new space allows for improved parking. Canna submitted a “beefed up” security plan to the Holyoke Police Department, in addition to a revised application that reflects the updated address.

Williams said he understood that communities with retail marijuana establishments have parking and traffic concerns. “We think it’s much more functional and beautiful,” he said of the proposed site, which once housed a café and performance space in the Canal Gallery building.

The company’s Lee store opened in July, and three Holyoke-based employees are training there.

Williams estimated the 3,500 square-foot Holyoke store would need 48 employees.

Canna is looking at a mid-October or early-November opening for the Holyoke store. However, the plan depends on the Cannabis Control Commission’s licensing timeline. “It’s ambitious, but we’ve been preparing for a long time,” he said.

The building’s management team has begun some preliminary work on the space. “Our construction documents are ready to submit once we get the special permit,” Williams said.

Marcos Marrero, the director of Planning and Economic Development, said Canna’s new plan enhances the parking circulation of vehicles entering and exiting the site.

Matthew O’Boyle, of Phase Zero Design, said Canna would lease ten additional parking spots from the property owner with an option for 12 more spaces. Employees will park offsite or take public transportation.

On a recent Saturday, Canna’s Lee operation served 5,000 customers without a major on impact nearby streets, according to Williams. He said the company would make “significant” contributions to three Holyoke charities.

The City Council will vote on the special permit and conditions during Tuesday’s regular session.

Correction: Canna’s dispensary is proposed for 380 Dwight St. The article has been updated.