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of the character of Rappahannock. Kramer objected to stacking the board with long time citizens only, suggesting that a balance be sought.
The discussion then turned to the purpose and overall thrust of the proposed ordinance.
Both Kramer and Reynolds cautioned against enforcing the ordinance in an arbitray manner; each then, however, seemed to target a specific area where the ordinance should have the most impact.
Reynolds argued that the greatest threat to the county’s historic character was not the alteration of existing houses but the building of future ones. “We want houses that are built to fit in,” said Reynolds. Accordingly he seemed to favor fewer restrictions on existing homes and more on the building of new ones.
Kramer saw a problem with Reynolds’ position. Said Kramer, “We can’t tell someone that they have to build a home that looks like it was built 100 years ago.” Kramer thought it was more suitable to regulate existing homes in order to maintain their historic character. Accordingly he seemed to favor fewer restrictions on the build
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