Tattoo Artist Gets OK to Open Kent Shop
Original plans for incorporated art gallery nixed
Kent State University art student Jason Miller got the OK from the Kent Planning Commission Tuesday to open a tattoo and piercing parlor in Kent. The commission approved Miller's plans to open up a by-appoint tattoo parlor at 707 S. Water St. despite objections from neighbors over parking and hours of operation concerns. Miller said both he and his landlord, PJ Agarwal, planned to comply with every requirement and request set forth by the city and just wanted the opportunity to "raise the standard" of tattoo parlors in Kent. "Unfortunately we are in a business that has a stigma," Miller, a Ravenna resident, said. Miller originally proposed plans in December for the parlor that included space for an art gallery. The gallery required more …
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7:22 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013
My god, what a useless thread of complains! If my neighbor wants to do tats, and actually asks permission vs doing it on his own without health standards, i have no problem with it! (regardless of where I live) I wouldnt even care if he didnt have permission, so long as he was a quiet respectful neighbor. him asking tells me he is. if he proves to not be...then complain! dont anticipate the worst… more ›