Here’s a recap of the Greenville Board of Zoning Appeals April 13 meeting:
Approved: Tattoo studio on Pendleton Street
The board unanimously approved a special exception permit to Blind Tiger Tattoo to open an appointment-only studio on the second floor of 1278 Pendleton St.
Applicant Justin Hughes had been granted a similar special exception permit in August 2022 to open a tattoo studio at 1290 Pendleton St., but a fire during construction forced him to abandon plans for that site.
A tattoo establishment is an allowed use by special exception under the redevelopment district zoning governing the Village of West Greenville.
According to Hughes’ application, plans call for the up-fit of the second floor of the commercial building at 1278 Pendleton St. The 6,554 square feet of space will incorporate a tattooing area with four stations, a drawing desk, a waiting room, a front desk and a bathroom located in a common room down the hall from the business.
There will be no visual presence for the business at ground level, and a sign will direct clients to use the building’s rear entrance.
Approved: Late-night hours for downtown restaurants
The board unanimously approved special exception permits for two downtown businesses allowing them to remain open until 2 a.m.
The first, Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint at 19 Augusta St., has been open since January and was seeking a permit to remain open past midnight.
According to the application, the business offers a full-service kitchen serving indoor-only seating for 42 occupants. The restaurant serves only beer, and the application states alcohol sales account for about 35% of sales.
The second business, The Bougie Lounge at 600 S. Main St., will go in the space formerly occupied by Parsley and Mint Mediterranean Eatery. According to the application, the business will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will serve beer, wine and liquor by the drink. Alcohol sales are expected to account for 50% of revenue.
During the public comment portion of the hearing for each application, nearby residents expressed concerns about noise and disruptive behavior associated with patrons leaving bars and restaurants open past midnight.
The conditions attached to the special use permits granted to both restaurants specify each establishment must take measures to limit the level of sound coming from each business and must commit staff or dedicated security personnel to mitigate potential disruptive behavior from patrons.
