WINSTED — For the second time, the Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a proposal to turn the former Kentucky Fried Chicken at 100 New Hartford Road into a medical marijuana dispensary.

Bristol-based attorney Timothy Furey submitted an application for the project Feb. 8 on behalf of 100 New Hartford LLC.

The location is a good fit for the idea, according to a narrative attached to the application — it is removed from the road, which is likely why it is vacant in the first place. New Hartford Road is also known as Route 44.

“Although close to major arterial streets it is discretely located away from the highway. It is very convenient as a destination location but not desirable for retail uses which need street visibility,” said Furey in the narrative. “The site is intended as appointment-only, has very low traffic generation and would have all the security measures as dictated by the state of Connecticut.”

Town Planner Steven Sadlowski said Tuesday that the applicant plans “to clean up and lightly remodel the exterior of the building and the grounds,” as well as work on the interior of the building.

The Planning & Zoning Commission set a public hearing on the project for Feb. 26 at its Monday meeting, Sadlowski said. Such a used is allowed under town zoning regulations if a special permit is granted by the group.

Furey and current property owners Richard Scianna Sr. and Charles Payne could not be immediately reached for comment Tuesday.

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No record for 100 New Hartford LLC was found Tuesday in a business database maintained by the Secretary of the State.

Roxanne L. Lovell of West Hartland is the principal for 100 New Hartford Road LLC, which was established in 2004. Lovell said Tuesday that she had nothing to do with the application.

Scianna and Payne bought the property in August 2013 for $170,000, according to town property records.

The Planning & Zoning Commission assented to the idea of establishing a medical marijuana facility in the former restaurant in March 2014, according to past reporting.

The state did not grant approval for the project in April 2014, choosing instead to authorize six other facilities across Connecticut.

The current application, as well as associated drawings, have been posted for public consideration on the Winchester town website.

Reach Ben Lambert at william.lambert@hearstmediact.com.