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Board approves variance for international market at 150 West Clinton Street
Summary
The Danville board granted a use variance to allow Big Fish International Market to operate in part of an industrial-zoned building at 150 West Clinton Street, approving the petition on condition that the variance run with the petitioner and not the property.
The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance to allow Big Fish International Market to operate a mini-mart-style food market in part of the building at 150 West Clinton Street. The board’s approval included a condition that the variance be limited to the petitioner and not run with the property.
A representative (S2) said the proposed shop would occupy roughly 1,300 square feet, sell prepackaged and frozen goods plus specialty international items, and would not include on-site food preparation. He said hours were proposed as Monday through Saturday roughly 9 a.m. to 5–6 p.m., with low expected customer counts (two to three per hour at most) and deliveries handled by a van a couple of times a month.
S2 argued the site’s light-industrial zoning and the surrounding RU residential district justify a special-exception‑style use in this location and said the petitioner is amenable to a condition limiting approval to them rather than the property. Board members questioned parking; S2 said there are seven usable frontage parking spaces and noted a town-maintained public lot across the street under an agreement with a nearby church.
Committee member (S6) moved to approve PZA petition 20262284 and specifically stated that the approval should be conditional on the variance staying with the petitioner. The motion was seconded and the board approved the variance by voice vote.
