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 <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> 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 <[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
> >>
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