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Applicant of 'Happy Packs' describes weekend craft shop; council hears neighbor questions on conditional use
Summary
Jewel Mathis told the Maplewood City Council she plans to open 'Happy Packs,' a small DIY retail and workshop space at 2867 Clean Station Road with weekend hours and occasional weeknight workshops; council and a nearby teacher asked about zoning implications if ownership changes and estimated workshop occupancy at about 10 people.
Jewel Mathis, the petitioner for a conditional‑use permit to operate 'Happy Packs' at 2867 Clean Station Road, told the Maplewood City Council on Sept. 10 that the store will sell curated craft packs and host small workshops. Mathis said most vendors are women‑owned and described the business as a community‑oriented space that would operate primarily weekends and possibly one or two evenings per week.
Mathis said the shop would include a small community room for classes and…
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