The Mentor Planning Commission on July 3 approved three conditional‑use permit applications for small businesses and a nonprofit thrift shop at separate locations across the city.

What was approved: 1) A conditional‑use permit to allow wellness coaching and educational workshops (a “similar use”) at 9010 Tyler Boulevard Unit 7G. Applicant Karen Hadden described one‑on‑one coaching and small group workshops. Staff recommended the use be treated as similar to existing wellness businesses on the corridor and noted a limited retail component; the commission approved the permit with four conditions (one commissioner abstained).

2) A conditional‑use permit to allow a personal-care/tattoo establishment offering permanent‑makeup services at 7326 Industrial Park Boulevard. Applicant Jahaziel (Jay) Crabshaw described nearly three years of experience providing permanent‑makeup services, including work for cancer and alopecia patients. Staff said the health district had inspected the proposal and had no objections; the commission approved with two conditions.

3) A conditional‑use permit for a traditional retail thrift shop at 8664 Lakeshore Boulevard to support Hannah’s Home, a Christ‑centered maternity home. Dave Babuder, secretary of Hannah’s Home, said the shop would provide job training and work experience for residents. Staff noted four conditions; the commission approved the preliminary request with those conditions.

Why it matters: These three approvals represent routine land‑use review for neighborhood‑scale businesses and community-serving nonprofits. Staff confirmed required health‑department inspections (for the personal‑care use) and recommended conditions that limit retail components and ensure compliance with zoning standards.

Votes: Each motion to approve carried on roll call. For the wellness coaching permit the roll call showed one abstention; the tattoo/permanent‑makeup and Hannah’s Home thrift shop permits passed unanimously among commissioners present.

Ending note: Each applicant may proceed with required building permits and inspections in accordance with the conditions adopted by the commission.