Brown Worried Decision Will Hurt Business
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Daniel [email protected]
“I’ve lived (in this area) basically my whole life,” said Brown. “(Tattooing) is all I’ve ever done.”
When the decision was made Monday by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals to allow Brown and Hank Hernandez to keep their tattoo studios in business, Brown already knew he’d be required to take signage of “tattoo” or “body piercing” down.
Brown has been leasing the property on North Detroit Street since July.
Brown previously worked at Black Sheep Studios, another tattoo studio, which is at his location.
In the entire time he’s been there, he had never been told he couldn’t have signage displayed.
Brown has already taken down his signs.
“I was asked by (BZA council member Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan) if I ever considered moving,” said Brown. “I can’t afford to move. If I have to move, I’ll have to shut down. I’ll be unemployed.”
Brown also takes issue with the idea that signage won’t help his business.
“It’s going to hurt for sure,” said Brown. “I think it will definitely affect our bottom line. Luckily, we have a steady clientele.”
Brown said that in his business, a lot is done during the summer months when more people are in the area. Brown said much of his business is from walk-ins.
“In the spring and summer there is a mad rush,” said Brown.
Brown said not only does he believe his civil rights have been violated, but he also was upset with comments made at the meeting.
During the meeting, Howard Reed, who owns property at 727 N. Detroit St., across the street from Take Action, said he was opposed to allowing the tattoo and body piercing business at the Detroit Street location. He said he felt the business did not fit in with the nearby business image.
“I bristled at those comments,” said Brown. “Do you know me? Do you know my business?”
Brown said that since the decision was made, he’s received a lot of calls with some people wanting to organize some sort of event.
Brown said he’s unhappy with the decision, but his main priority is to keep the business open to provide for his family.[[In-content Ad]]
“I’ve lived (in this area) basically my whole life,” said Brown. “(Tattooing) is all I’ve ever done.”
When the decision was made Monday by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals to allow Brown and Hank Hernandez to keep their tattoo studios in business, Brown already knew he’d be required to take signage of “tattoo” or “body piercing” down.
Brown has been leasing the property on North Detroit Street since July.
Brown previously worked at Black Sheep Studios, another tattoo studio, which is at his location.
In the entire time he’s been there, he had never been told he couldn’t have signage displayed.
Brown has already taken down his signs.
“I was asked by (BZA council member Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan) if I ever considered moving,” said Brown. “I can’t afford to move. If I have to move, I’ll have to shut down. I’ll be unemployed.”
Brown also takes issue with the idea that signage won’t help his business.
“It’s going to hurt for sure,” said Brown. “I think it will definitely affect our bottom line. Luckily, we have a steady clientele.”
Brown said that in his business, a lot is done during the summer months when more people are in the area. Brown said much of his business is from walk-ins.
“In the spring and summer there is a mad rush,” said Brown.
Brown said not only does he believe his civil rights have been violated, but he also was upset with comments made at the meeting.
During the meeting, Howard Reed, who owns property at 727 N. Detroit St., across the street from Take Action, said he was opposed to allowing the tattoo and body piercing business at the Detroit Street location. He said he felt the business did not fit in with the nearby business image.
“I bristled at those comments,” said Brown. “Do you know me? Do you know my business?”
Brown said that since the decision was made, he’s received a lot of calls with some people wanting to organize some sort of event.
Brown said he’s unhappy with the decision, but his main priority is to keep the business open to provide for his family.[[In-content Ad]]
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