[Chat] schnapp

[judy]

That is what I read. So therefor I didn't know CV was 
impoverish.(sarcasm)    judy




On 06/25/2012 01:36 PM, Jonathan Wetmiller wrote:
> The articles in The Sun said that the liquor stores being targeted for 
> closure were in predominantly poor neighborhoods and linked to violent 
> crime, so I was shocked to see that Schnapp Shop was on the list.
> I think the store is a real asset to the neighborhood. The owners are 
> extremely friendly and hardworking, and I would hate to see them lose 
> their business over what seems to be a very arbitrary decision.  It 
> makes no sense to me why city officials would take this wholesale 
> approach rather than focus on known problem establishments. I'm sure 
> there are plenty of "conforming" businesses that cause more problems 
> for their communities.
> Jon
>
> *From:* John Spurrier <jfspur at hotmail.com>
> *To:* chat at charlesvillage.info
> *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2012 12:48 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Chat] schnapp
>
> Judy,
>
> The criteria isn't the income or other demographics of the neighborhood,
> but the zoning status of the property.
>
> John
>
> > Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:43:50 -0400
> > From: jdydee at verizon.net
> > To: chat at charlesvillage.info
> > Subject: Re: [Chat] schnapp
> >
> > I thought those liquor stores located in impoverished residential
> > neighborhoods were the target.
> > I didn't know CV was impoverished.
> > judy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 06/25/2012 10:33 AM, Linda Forlifer wrote:
> > > I was afraid that the Schnapp Shoppe might be one of the group. 
> It's much more than a liquor store, very convenient, and quite well 
> run. I would advocate for keeping it as a long-standing asset to 
> Charles Village. The owners are responsive to their customers (more so 
> than the liquor store on St. Paul). When I've requested a particular 
> item, the Schnapp Shoppe has gotten it in.
> > >
> > > On my way walking home from work, I can stop there for milk, a can 
> of beans, or other necessities. Yes, they sell liquor, but I consider 
> them a convenience store.
> > >
> > > When I attended a meeting about the new zoning plan, they 
> emphasized that a goal was mixed use, so 1st-floor stores and 
> apartments above would be encouraged. The idea supposedly is to create 
> a good environment for urban living (for people without cars), with a 
> dynamic streetscape that does not separate residences and businesses 
> serving residents. To my mind, the Schnapp Shoppe answers that goal 
> and should remain as it is.
> > >
> > > Linda
> > >
> > >>>> Joshua Fruhlinger <jfruh at jfruh.com> 6/23/2012 12:13 PM >>>
> > > It means that, if the Schnapp Shop didn't exist and a new store at 
> that location tried to get a liquor license, it wouldn't be granted. 
> But the existing store was grandfathered in because it acquired a 
> liquor license before the current laws went into effect (in the '70s, 
> I believe. The law probably doesn't allow liquor stores in completely 
> residential areas like the Schnapp Shop anymore.
> > >
> > > I don't think the closures are a done deal -- there will probably 
> be public hearings about it, if you're interested.
> > >
> > > jf
> > >
> > > On Jun 23, 2012, at 11:55 AM, judy wrote:
> > >
> > >> The 'Patch' listed the Schnapp shop as one of the liquor stores 
> to be sold. The schnapp shop is older than me. It has been part of 
> this community soo long. What gives. What does' non-conforming class a 
> license mean?
> > >>
> > >> judy
> > >>
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