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City of Poquoson 2017 Citizen's Survey City of Poquoson 2017 Citizen’s Survey Summary Report Appendix: Write-in Responses and Comments Prepared By: City of Poquoson, Department of Community Development February 2019 City of Poquoson Citizens’ Survey 2017 Responses for Write-In Question 1: What new retail businesses and commercial establishments would you like to see in Poquoson? Please be as specific as possible. 1 Something that carrie what Target would have but then again I would never want a big store here. Starbucks, Boston Market, Sporting Goods Store not a big box type, keep the small town feel CVS, Target, Aldi gas station for competition always 10cents plus higher than other Inexpensive clothing and food stores medical facility, wawa or royal farms, krispy kreme, brusters retail shops Coffee house none, I would prefer to drive 15 minutes instead of increased traffic Clothing store w/ footwear; Kinko's - Fedex type; Coffee shop None, too crowded now Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, Trader Joes medical supply store entertainment venues- i.e. brewpubs, casual dining gift shops - wis we could bring bake ute's or something similar Bakery, (very hard for businesses to compete with large chains in the area.) more grocery and hardware stores Absurd question. You can not pick your favorite. Its either permitted for the use or not. I would like to see higher quality uses, no dollar general types No Thanks Hardees, Taco Bell (only), Firehouse Subs Ice Cream shop. Water Sports Rental option, putt-putt course A Brew Thru so you don't have to get out of your car for small (or few) items. A notions store (one that sells sewing supplies - zippers, buttons, yarn, thread, and related items) None More small shops, a walkable downtown area medical Destination restaurants, natural/organic markets; doctor's office, office complex for corporate oiffices; businesses complimentry to NASA None - causes traffic congestion Messick Point - restaurant, boating rentals, water sports, etc. Healthier eating options, cafes, coffee shop. Med Express, urgent care or Doc in the Box a nice eatng place none resturant; icecream store Walmart grocery store Chick-Fil-A, some type of recreation (skating, bowling, etc) department store for men/women/children Chic-fil-a, quality bakery / coffee shop coffee; outdoor dining; sweet frog A "real" hardware store, seed and feed store like a Southern States, bait and tackle, clothing store options. 2 It is not up to the businesses to decide - don't chase my business away none None Doc-in-the-Box; Upscale consignment shop- high end restaurant ral bagel and coffee shop (not chain) A movie theater, a fitness center with a sauna and therapy pool Mental health providers, retirement home leave private enterprise to its own devices Our neighbors think of Poquoson as "quaint" which we should encourage with more privately owned businesses / restaurants / cultural events. Would love a coffee / dessert shop, Chick-fil-A, better garden store options - instead of pop-up McDonalds nursery -> year round, boating store (selling boat accessory / maintenance - not selling boats) Fishing specific store perhaps near Messick Point no comment Coffee Shop, Ladies Boutique, Ice Cream Parlor, Farmers Market quality gift shop We should invest in locally ownerd small businesses Restaurants, clothing stores, medical facilities, small manufacturing Bakery Wa-Wa Would prefer that existing commercial buildings be utilized first- vs-any new development - empty existing commercial buildings are unsightly - and potentially create negative impression of our town. Work w/owners to renovate if necessary to bring in business. A small scale type Walmart where we can buy nice selection of clothes, pet supplies, baby supplies, sports equipment, electronics, etc. (With this kind of store, theonly time I would have to leave Poquoson would be for my job or Kohl's!!) No groceries are needed - we have 2 perfectly good grocery stores! No input Walmart would have been nice for tax purposes none Although I don't support Starbucks, many say Poq. should have one OK as is We have plenty already none No retail/commercial businesses Clothing stores, gift shops, starbucks, book store, bakery ones that pay taxes Enough already A coffee shop Bike tour of Poquoson and history ride car sales small mom & pop shop (gift, antique, consignment) 3 New gas stations miniture golf, med express, urgent care restaurant chains, shops like Oyster Point fast-food restaurant, ice cream shop chic-fil-a, taco bell family-owned, privately owned, outlets none Ones that do not duplicate existing businesses. Eg – no new grocery more small businesses. Mom/pop shops. Small equipment repair shop, home repair shop More theater Business that utilize and promote our natural assets. Senior living facilities, medical offices. I would like to see development hat is geared toward assisting our aging populaton to be able to remain in poquoson to include houseing and medical facility. small boutique, local businesses that will draw day tourist.antique shops, artisan shops, secialty shops, cultural tourism. Coffee shops. coffee shop with drive thru, small department store like Peebles in Fox Hills area of Hampton Starbucks, health / well being shop, small fresh meats, veggies (farmers market) open space! Possibly small sandwich shop and dessert shop. Kid-teen friendly shop (like past Utes or similar) private-owned- no chains- no need for new building, renovate existing space to protect green space A good restaurant (like Fin). An upscale grocery store. NONE Medical, technical Boat store - parts and supplies coffee shop, bakery, New American Bistro type Restaurant Family owned, non-chain food and retail options. None Hardware store. Card shop - like Hallmark Medical facility. Retail shops. Sweet Frog (yogurt); Dunkin Donuts (or local donut shop) need to focus more on office and light industry Build up a marina with shops like downtown Annapolis, MD None None Quality mom and pop shops. whatever the property owner wants to place in proper zoning areas. Not up to citizens to decide. None. We are satisfied with the businesses currently in Poquoson. None Coffee shop - small gift shop - local crafts - antiques - craft winery - brewery None We need commercial establishments (not retail !) that provide employment, without high infrastructure costs to the city. bike shop, antiques shope a higher end better managed grocery store more upscale gym/workout facility 4 medical a bakery (non-chain or regional chain) Specialty shops: Woman's boutique, antique, gift shop A bakery, a coffee house, chick-fil-a, a deli Walmart grocery a more up-scale general merchandise store md express, invite new small businesses suace as Mares. a coffee shop- preferably not a large chain, Harbor Espresso was great. It was a meeting place for high school age adults and residents. Golden Corral, Wawa None Independently owned eateries. coffee house, brewery, outdoors outfitter, west marine Walmart grocery smaller business Professional development, offices, etc Upscale grocery, like Harris Teeter or Whole Foods Target, or even a small outlet mall/store A Starbucks or a locally owned coffee shop. Good coffee & places to gather and a hotel a B&B Wawa, fresh seafood market, coffee shop, sporting goods + tackle store, Patient First Would love sidewalks Little Fla Clothing stores The private market will decide this Walmart Neighborhood Center None Small stores like TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Whole Foods, Fresh Market I would like to see some small retail ( clothes, sandwich shops, etc.) Coffee shop (Dunkin); ice cream shop (DQ), gas station (for competition) Starbucks A store similar to Target would help us shop in Poquoson like the way it is Boating/kayak retailer, gas station w/ pump stations to accommodate boat trailers Specialty clothing & food, engineering + sporting goods + remodeling companies Starbucks or higher end coffee shop, another gas option NO MORE APARTMENTS! Why would ANYONE want to put a VAPE Shop N/A Only what can be accomodated within the available bldgs without additional construction NONE small restaurants, quality clothing stores, card/gift shop Restaurants, pubs Coffee Shop/Bakery WaWa 5 NONE! Poquoson is my residence. I would favor higher taxes than more business. West Marine, Wawa with Ethanol-Free Gas Bigger ABC store Clothing and urgent care or other health clinic retailers, farmers markets on weekends Starbucks and/or local coffee shop Bike store, fishing store, art store aldi or similar specialty grocery store/panera/ coffee shop Bakery, chick-fil-a, gift shop / card shop like Hallmark, higher end restaurants upscale commerical retail home decore or furniture? We have everything else except clothing which we may be too small for? some sort of frozon yogart or icecream shop mabe bbq pork store auction house coffee shop and bakery, prefer small business rather than a chain like Starbucks. none Coffee shop, ice cream or donut shop, medical or research facility medical center, healthfood store, clothing boutique Del Taco / Jack in the Box / ChicFila competition for Taylor's to help bring prices down Lowes Updated building elevations for existing businesses Smaller version of big box retailers Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A A local market w/local growns veggies & local farmer meat we feel our needs are met here for the basics. The more commercial properties that are available will bring in more trash like the vape shop.- please no more of this. would support a new antique shop Target, Sweet Frog, Starbucks Small snack bar at Messic - could be seasonal nothing specific none none long john silvers walmart I go to whole foods or fresh market for their grocery items. Wish we had one. No clothing or gift shops! Poq pharmacy and the Pineapple try but it would be nice tho hav a clothy store local bakery, teen center small busineses, non grocery development like the fountains would be beneficial restaruants/bars making use of water views outdoor seating but clean/temp comfortable etc Another gas station Farm to table restaurant using local seafood and produce Nursing home, commercial office space, business park, bowling alley, movie theater target, upscale clothing -? Outlet mall 6 Poquoson's current businesses meet my needs.
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