Some Maplewood residents received a notice in the mail for a planned ‘vintage boutique’ at 2714 Sutton Boulevard. Shana Watkins Photography moved from the location at the corner of Sutton and Marietta Avenue.
Katie May has made a request for a conditional use permit for the shop. Maplewood Planning and Zoning will consider the request and hear citizens’ comments on June 4 at Maplewood City Hall. The commission will vote on a recommendation to the city council at the meeting.
Update: residents have received a second mailing that the request for a conditional use permit for this use has been postponed at the request of the petitioner.
Thanks Barry. Quoting the relevant component of the ordinance:
“Sec. 56-204. – Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in any location within the CB district: …
(17)Apparel and clothing accessories stores (except for the sale of used merchandise).”
The “used merchandise” prohibition seems a bit silly, and ought to be eliminated. Vintage clothing stores contribute beautifully to the street life and commercial vitality of many urban communities.
I’m not understanding why a “vintage boutique” would need to apply for a conditional-use permit for this location. Could someone clarify?
Thanks ~
Refer to the excerpt from the zoning ordinance:
https://library.municode.com/mo/maplewood/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH56ZO_ARTIIDIRE_DIV7CBCOBUDI