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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Art and Heart Gallery proposes tattoo, piercing parlor on South Water Street
Plans to open a new tattoo and piercing parlor and art gallery on South Water Street have been delayed due to parking arrangements. Ravenna resident Jason Miller asked the Kent Planning Commission for a conditional use certificate this week in order to open Art and Heart Gallery at 707 S. Water St. Miller said he caters to high-end clients by appointment only. "There are ample parking spaces to meet the requirements, however … the position of the parking spaces does not sit well with backing out into the road," Miller said. The site plan for the business, at an existing building, shows eight parking spaces where six are required by city code. Kent planning engineer Jennifer Barone said the spaces on the building's South Water Street side …
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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 ›