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Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4482
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:42 pm: | 
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Why don't we float some numbers here? I don't know what the rent would be (I might guess), but what else is there?
Monthlies
Rent Say $1,800 to 2,200 per month for a monthly lease. We may be able to do better, but this is a start.
Insurance $800 a year
Utilities }$600 a month
Professional fees (accountant, etc) }$700 a year}
Cleaning/Maintenance
Equipment upkeep
Salaries (1 monitor at all times?)
Loan payments |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4487
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 4:14 pm: |
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Organic Produce and fruit has arrived at the Health-Organic food store next door.
I took the last loaf of bread today. Sorry,
Later,
George |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12968
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 4:16 pm: |
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Where is this place? I haven't spotted it.
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John
Citizen
Username: Jdm
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 4:23 pm: |
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Should have a (temporary) sign in the window this evening, but it's right between the Beaded Path and the fish market. |
C Bataille
Citizen
Username: Nakaille
Post Number: 2491
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 6:23 pm: |
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2 doors left of The Beaded Path. |
mwsilva
Citizen
Username: Mwsilva
Post Number: 487
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 3:31 pm: |
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As I was purchasing my organic milk, I noticed that the plywood is down and the windows and doors are going into the burned out pizza place.
So, who is moving into Springfield Avenue?
It can not be the pizza place since yesterdays newspaper had a story about him being arrested for a 2nd arson. |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 922
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 3:55 pm: |
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One can only hope for another restaurant as the gym idea may be not feasible. Please another restaurant! |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4506
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:06 pm: |
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I am doing the work.
At this point the landlord is moving thru the steps to make the space ready to rent.
Several ideas, some including food for Growler have been presented, to date, none have been accepted.
Later,
George |
cats
Citizen
Username: Cats
Post Number: 46
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:53 pm: |
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How about Greek food, similar to "It's Greek to Me" restaurant (several in Bergen County - Ft. Lee, Ridgewood, Englewood). Or, Jewish deli food such as The Stage or Carnegie deli, but not with their prices! Should I have posted in the Food thread? |
Alleygater
Citizen
Username: Alleygater
Post Number: 1421
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 10:09 am: |
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Middle-eastern (falafel shack), Cheap but good Burrito shack, Cheap but good Pasta place.
I would be so happy if one of those options opened up in town. |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4194
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 12:47 pm: |
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Ahhh, me too. |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4512
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 10:06 am: |
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One idea for the old pizza space is to build in a split use store.
The front would be a "Mailboxes of Maplewood" a Mailboxes Etc-UPS store knock off. It would have copiers, 24x7 access to mail boxes, shipping and receiving services.
The back would be built out as a commercial kitchen, with walkin boxes, food prep-packaging areas and large soup kettles. It would be rented on a per hour base.
On the down side, there is concern that customers would not support the store. Interviews with the owner of the MBE store in SO, and comments made on MOL indicate that people are not willing to pay for services at a level that cover expenses.
I can post the other ideas if anyone is interested. |
kmk
Supporter
Username: Kmk
Post Number: 1097
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
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A Butcher or a Baker! Both top quality.... |
Cynicalgirl
Citizen
Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 2538
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 11:07 am: |
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I, too, vote for the falafel stand! I love that stuff, and good Greek pastitisio, moussaka, etc made with lamb!!!
A Staples-like store would be helpful. Ditto a crafts store, with things ranging from suitable for school projects on up (with some sewing supplies). Light on the cheesey fake flowers, but some.
I would think that little stretch from NetNomads on could use another anchor-like store, something that the average Joe/Josephine needs every other day or so, thus drawing more traffic. That's how the strips shopping centers that work do it, even the small ones. Just cuz a hardware didn't work before doesn't necessarily mean it wouldn't work now, particularly if it were close to the paint store, and had people who knew what was what. Know nothing or cranky hardware store people, coupled with lack of inventory or uninviting premises, can kill them as much as anything. Also, I suspect hardware stores do need to be near the parking lot (like those various auto supply stores). I can promise I'd be there every weekend if it were at least comparable to an Ace or Tru Value franchise. I was where I used to live. Could add some of the more chi-chi gardening jazz to appeal to the Pottery Barn people. |
John
Citizen
Username: Jdm
Post Number: 24
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 3:50 pm: |
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CG,
Did you catch the comment in the other thread (IIRC) about the size of the lots on SA? We're not likely to attract a chain on account of how small they are. Plus I don't think many would be thrilled with the Home Depot nearby.
As for parking, well, to repeat myself, there's plenty in the Yale lot, so customers at any of the locations around there on SA could use it. This of course in addition to the rest of the parking (I just went up to SA myself twice today and parked right on the street both times). Given how much of a hassle it is to park in the Village, I don't quite understand the reluctance to drive to SA where I always find it easy to get a spot.
The 99-cent store has plenty of school supplies, and Topf's carries some as well. Ask my kids. 
Soon-to-open Café Meow will carry baked goods too. |
Mr. Big Poppa
Citizen
Username: Big_poppa
Post Number: 543
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 7:32 pm: |
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A good Middle Eastern or authentic Mexican restaurant would be PRIMO!!! |
WendyP
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3424
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 12:12 pm: |
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A candlestick maker........? |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 4918
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 8:31 pm: |
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I got to stop in the Health-Organic food store yesterday. It was nice to pick up some organic fruit. I wish them good luck and best wishes... |
canismajor
Citizen
Username: Canismajor
Post Number: 416
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 27, 2006 - 10:08 pm: |
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Would love to have a Chipotle or a Qdoba (purveyors of good, fresh burritos). But in reality I know that neither one of these chains would touch SA with a ten foot pole.
Anything but another hair or nail salon. |
growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 924
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:51 am: |
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fyi...as per the ordinance that Maplewood passed regarding nail/hair salons, another one cannot go in w/in 500 ft. of an existing one.
How about a hip clothing store for kids and adults?
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Mr. Big Poppa
Citizen
Username: Big_poppa
Post Number: 560
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 10:58 am: |
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My wife would like the clothing store, but unless you can put hot sauce on it and eat it, I wouldn't be interested. |
mwsilva
Citizen
Username: Mwsilva
Post Number: 488
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 2:30 pm: |
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I hope that the problem gets resolved, but for the third time I stopped in to get a lunch and they did not have wraps or salads in stock. Maybe tommorow?
This will not work for long. |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4517
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:16 pm: |
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Growler,
"fyi...as per the ordinance that Maplewood passed regarding nail/hair salons, another one cannot go in w/in 500 ft. of an existing one."
Humm,
How do you think it would work if an existing nail salon wants to move out of his space, and move into the old pizza space?
His argument to the Board would be:
1. An existing Nails only business.
2. Will be moving 120' feet further away from an exising hair only salon. (Traxx)
3. Will remove all neon and flashing signs from window.
4. Will build to meet ADA requirements.
Humm, the guy is asking about rent and build out costs.
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growler
Citizen
Username: Growler
Post Number: 927
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2006 - 3:41 pm: |
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1. I think the ordinance prohibits any nail or any hair from moving next to any other hair or nail or combo of.
2. He would be moving right NEXT an already existing hair salon.
3. Why not remove the neon now. The place doesn't look so nice. Why would he be any different in the new place?
4. He would have to be willing to go before the planning board, meaning some extra costs right there and at least what 30 days before he is heard? and if he was approved would he have to wait another 30 days for the memorialize the decision before he moved in? Is he willing to pay rent on the new space before he even knows he will get the variance? He won't get an approval without getting a variance.
5. When is his current lease up? Can he afford rent in both places? They do that many nails?
6. Any new business going in there will meet ADA requirements. So why is that a good case for the nail salon?
7. I bet there would be some nay sayers at the planning board.
8. Can't the landlord put something else there without all the hassle?
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