In the beginning of this month Prioritized Pastries, at 2719 Sutton Boulevard, found out that its lease was not going to be renewed. Now there is a notice for a hearing for a conditional use permit for a “vintage and collectible clothing and accessories” store to open in the spot. The hearing will be at the Planning and Zoning meeting on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Also, Allstar Tattoos will seek a permit to open at 7326 Manchester Road, also at the Feb.2 Planning and Zoning meeting. The business hasn’t responded to a question as to how this might affect their current location at 2803 S. Big Bend Boulevard. Update: The business has now responded, saying that they want a more centrally located location, and according to the meeting packet Allstar would like to lease or sell their current building on Big Bend if they move to the new location.
See the Planning and Zoning Feb. 2 meeting agenda and packet.
PayMore, an electronics recycling center that buys, sells, and trades used and
refurbished electronics, would like to open a location in Deer Creek Center. The majority of customers come in to the store to sell or recycle old equipment. Most sales are online. The City Council voted in the Jan. 27 meeting to allow the location.
The meeting packet for the Feb. 2 Planning and Zoning meeting also includes a staff recommendation that the Council consider an amendment to the city’s zoning code to permit emergency overnight shelters as a conditional use in the Public Activity District. As background, the meeting packet noted that on Jan. 23, Maplewood United Methodist Church advertised on social media that the church would host overnight prayer vigils on Jan. 23-24, coinciding with forecasted severe winter weather. The church did not notify city staff, police, or fire departments of these plans. The City Council discussed the situation at its Jan. 27 meeting but took no action.
And finally, Pizza Hut, at 7423 Manchester Road, closed its doors, on around Jan. 27 according to a neighbor of the business. The neighbor also said they’re hoping for something interesting to move in—maybe with something good to eat and that will draw foot traffic to the block.