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Owner seeks apartments above daycare at 1360 N. 10th; off‑site parking agreement under review
Summary
Pikes Mini Mart LLC applied to convert upper floors of 1360 North 10th Street into three apartments while preserving an existing daycare below; the owner presented a parking agreement for five off‑site spaces but staff asked for a corrected document and a site plan showing those spaces.
Joseph Kaba, a member of Pikes Mini Mart LLC, asked the zoning board Nov. 12 for adaptive‑reuse approval to convert the upper floors of 1360 North 10th Street into three apartments (two one‑bedroom and one two‑bedroom) while retaining a daycare on the ground floor.
Kaba testified he purchased the property in July 2025 and that the daycare will continue with a separate entrance; the company provided a letter from the owner of a nearby parking facility indicating tenants may use up to five spaces. Board member questioning revealed the address listed in the agreement was incorrect (zoning staff said the correct facility owner, Danny DeStefano, will provide a revised parking agreement with the accurate address). Architect Mark J. Schlacy testified the proposed apartments meet city dimensional requirements and the conversion will not change the building’s footprint or height.
Zoning staff told the board it needs a site plan identifying the five off‑site spaces and signage to reserve those spaces for tenants. With no public opposition, the board closed the hearing and will issue a decision next month.
Why it matters: The proposal adds housing while preserving a childcare use; however, the apartments rely on an off‑site parking arrangement that staff must verify before permits are issued.
Next steps: Applicant to secure a corrected parking agreement and provide a site plan showing the five spaces; the board will issue written findings next month.
