DPNR Holds Public Hearing on Use Variance for Home-Based Beauty Salon

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) held a virtual public zoning hearing Tuesday to consider a use variance request submitted by Daphne Jean Marie for R-2 (Residential-Low Density-One and Two Family) zoned Plot No. 104 Estate Concordia, Westend Quarter, St. Croix. Jean Marie is seeking approval to operate a small, home-based beauty salon on her residential property.

The hearing was chaired by Gail Pagan, planning technician in the Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning. Territorial Planner Leia LaPlace Matthew and Planning Technician Keshoi Samuel also participated, along with Ray Clarke from the Office of the Governor.

During the hearing, LaPlace Matthew reviewed key details of the proposal with the applicant, confirming that the property contains two residential structures and that the salon would be operated solely by the owner.

“This is for self-use, so you wouldn’t be leasing the space to anyone,” LaPlace Matthew said while clarifying the scope of the request.