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Planning board recommends four‑space parking variance for smoke‑shop retail on Mineral Spring Avenue
Summary
The board voted to recommend a four‑space off‑street parking variance so a smoke‑shop retail tenant can occupy an existing salon unit on Mineral Spring Avenue; applicant argued the use is quick turnover retail and adjacent businesses valet on busy nights.
The Planning Board voted to recommend that the Zoning Board grant a four‑space off‑street parking variance for a proposed smoke‑shop retail use at 1860 Mineral Spring Avenue.
Tenant Mahad Roani (transcript variants) told the board the use is a retail, in‑and‑out model (not a sit‑down lounge), typically operating from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. He and staff discussed a recent parking surge at a neighboring café, which the planner said had been mitigated by a valet arrangement on busy nights. The applicant provided time-stamped photos intended to show available curb parking at other times of day.
After questions about site access, whether doors connected internally to adjacent restaurants (they do not) and hours of operation, the board made a positive recommendation for the four‑space variance; the Zoning Board will take final action.
