Parking rules save KC from bad Cuban food
In this article, The Star's criticism of downtown parking regulations has absolutely nothing to do with their new digs and penchant for dining at posh eateries. Like every other kind of local developer, restaurant owners want zoning exceptions because high-end dining will ultimately save this city and curb the murder rate in this town. Heaven forbid that lowly street vendors get this kind of consideration from The Star or City Hall.
For more on the plight of street vendors go to BlogKC. And for God's sake, be careful what you do with plantain.
For more on the plight of street vendors go to BlogKC. And for God's sake, be careful what you do with plantain.
posted by Tony Permalink
First, I used to drive a "Pizza-by-the-slice" truck, but I went to regular businesses during their lunch breaks (factories, office complexes, etc.). I had to obtain business licenses and permission from the companies. You would think I would be in favor of letting these vendors set up shop. However, I think that their presence should be greatly limited. You (Tony) like to make it sound like only high-dollar fancy restuarants are behind these rules. However, even if I owned a Subway franchise - I would be very pi$$ed if I had a hot-dog cart set up on the street outside my business that I'm paying $5000/month for in overhead and expenses.
I say make a designated area where these folks have to set up. That way, if people want to hit the vendors - they have to walk/ride to that area just like if they were visiting a regular restaurant. For what these vendors pay for a parking spot - it makes it impossible for a "bricks-and-mortar" establishment to compete.
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