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“What’s the time frame?” inquired David Dickey, lawyer for The Inn.
At issue in the public hearings were (1) an extension of a special use permit granted The Inn three years ago for construction of upstairs bedrooms and (2) a variance on setback distance required by revised plans for the expansion project.
The permit extension was granted, the extension tabled following impassioned and often angry testimony and arguments.
“No Reason To
Do Anything”
Lynch recalled that the restaurant’s initial special use permit for the building project was granted in August, 1980. Then in 1982, it became apparent that changes in the original design would be necessary, he added. “I phoned the mayor and asked him what procedure we should follow. And I was told there was no reason to do anything; that it would be handled administratively,” Lynch testified. Since that time, he added, at least .$25,000 has been spent in architect’s and other fees.
Architect Albert Hinckley told the council that he was entirely responsible for the design of the proposed addition to The Inn. “I did know about the ordinance but I had reason to believe it would not be a problem.”
Near the end of 1980, the architect said, he discovered that “the rooft structure was shot. It must be patched at least once a month now.”
Hut the old roof couldn’t be removed without (exposing the costly interior work to weather damage, according to Hinckley. The only alternative was to build a new roof over the old roof and
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