Southaven approves conditional uses for a barbershop and braiding shop and vacates two lots for dealership site

The Southaven Board of Aldermen unanimously approved three planning items on April 21 after Planning Director Whitney Cook presented staff findings and the planning commission’s unanimous recommendations.

Item 1: Conditional use for a barbershop at 230 Goodman Road. Cook said the applicant amended the request to occupy Suite 101 after planning commission review; the application met required separation distances from other barbershops and the commission voted unanimously in favor. The board moved to approve the item (motion by Alderman William Jerome; second by Alderman Hoots) and recorded affirmative votes.

Item 2: Conditional use for a braiding shop at 9200 Highway 51 North. Cook confirmed the proposal met the ordinance’s distance rules and that the planning commission voted unanimously. "It is compliant with the rules set forth in the ordinance," Cook said. The board approved the permit on roll call.

Item 3: Vacate two lots in the Bradburn subdivision to clean up title and accommodate acreage needed for a new Kia Honda dealership site. Cook explained that the prior subdivision platting did not complete the formal vacate at recording and that the vacate would clean up the deeds; Alderman Flores moved approval and the item passed by roll call.

Why it matters: Approvals clear the way for small-business occupancy in commercial retail buildings and resolve parcel title work needed for a major dealership site, affecting local development and property records.

What’s next: Staff will proceed with permitting and recording steps. Parties affected by the vacate and conditional uses will follow the city’s site‑plan and building permit processes.