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Council member William Wickens criticized granting the building permit without a use plan for the town. He questioned Dr. Martin concerning the proposed parking flow; Dr. Martin said that a final decision had not been made on that point.
Mr. Wickens* while saying that the building would be “visually attractive,” declared that he could not vote for the permit based on promises he made during his campaign. He said that he vowed “to protect the quality of life in this town against commercial sprawl.” He called Washington a “unique jewel” and said, “I think we need to preserve the historic character of this town.”
He also said that he wants the planning commission to “finish its work. . .before we leave a giant A&P parking lot.”
“We need to be very cautious” about granting the permit before “we lose something we can’t replace,” he stated.
Council member Newbill Miller, speaking for the permit, said, “It’s not what we personally prefer, it’s what the law is.” He stated that he would prefer “very little construction in this town” but said of Drs. Krebser and Martin “they have complied.”
The mayor also spoke for the permit but admitted reservations. He said that because of “conflict of interest, I should probably go home.”
“I have to agree with Newbill,” said the mayor. “The law we are
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