Board approves curb cut and parcel consolidation conditions for downtown retail site

Property owners seeking to combine parcels and provide parking for a planned retail cluster — including Ace Hardware and a liquor store — received board approval for curb cuts and related site work, subject to coordination with the city’s Saint Louis Street improvements.

Representatives explained the proposal will create a two‑way drive to accommodate contractor deliveries and consolidate parking to reduce on‑street congestion. "The parking lot is basically serving Ace Hardware, the liquor store, and overflow at the grocery store," said a project representative. Board members required an added condition that the curb cut placement be coordinated with the city’s ongoing Saint Louis Street project to avoid conflicts. With that condition the board approved the requested variances and conditions.

The approval allows the applicants to proceed with permitting while staff coordinates final curb placement with the city project manager.