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 <[email protected]> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Chat mailing list > [email protected] > http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info > archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list [email protected] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ _______________________________________________ Chat mailing list [email protected] http://charlesvillage.info/mailman/listinfo/chat_charlesvillage.info archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
