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Owner outlines plans for children’s indoor play zone at 8000 Broadway; council and staff flag public‑safety and parking questions
Summary
The owner of 8000 Broadway told the Maryville Planning Commission he plans to convert the vacant American Freight building into a 32,000‑square‑foot indoor children’s play zone, but commissioners and staff identified parking, occupancy and security issues that must be resolved before a special‑exception hearing.
Eyad Ibrahim, owner of 8000 Broadway LLC, presented a plan to convert the vacant American Freight (formerly Ethan Allen) building at 8000 Broadway into an indoor children’s play zone aimed at ages roughly 2–11. Ibrahim told the commission the building is about 32,000 square feet, the rehabilitation and parking-lot work would cost about $1.5 million, and the operator intends to charge an entrance fee of $29.99 for up to three hours.
Staff said the proposal requires a special exception and will go…
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