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Owner granted permission to operate retail at 1849 Bloom Ave; board notes off‑street parking
Summary
Property owner Charlie Silverine received the board's approval to change a former martial arts studio to retail at 1849 Bloom Ave; he told the board he plans to sell wellness and beauty products and estimates nearby parking can hold about 30 cars.
Charlie Silverine (speaker 11) appeared for the property at 1849 Bloom Ave seeking a special exception to change a nonconforming martial arts studio into retail space. Silverine told the board he owns the building and a parking lot across the street and plans hours of operation roughly 9 a.m.–5 or possibly 6 p.m., six days a week. He described an initial product mix of wellness and beauty items and said he expected to tailor inventory to community demand.
Board members asked whether the across‑street lot provides sufficient spaces; one member estimated "about 30 spots." After no other testimony, a motion to approve carried by roll call as recorded in the transcript (5–0). The chair told the applicant to coordinate follow‑up questions with staff.
