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over town.” Mr. Kramer suggested that his solution to the problem would be to condemn part of the Carrigan property, behind the present jail, and construct a second, free-standing structure. “The meals have been prepared three miles out of town for some time. The concern over the first or second floor seems moot.”
Robert Parrish, one of the two ARB members who voted against the addition, said that for him the problem was encroachment on the twin chimneys, “probably the only remaining unobstructed feature” of the building.
The town approved the ordinance, Mr. Parrish continued, “and the ARB makes an effort to enforce it. We cannot have separate standards for public and private buildings.”
ARB Chairman Carol Miller read a statement reviewing her reasons for voting to deny the application. Mr. Kulski, as the architect for the Meadows project, “demonstrated that the needs of a client can be met while preserving the building. It is not convenient, not financially easy, but it can be done.
“The only issue is public versus private,” Mrs. Miller maintained. “The question is what is appropriate to the character of the building. The same standards must apply. This addition will further irreparably damage this building and the courthouse complex. The government should lead the way — not propose a shortterm solution to a long-term problem.”
Mr. McCarthy pointed out that the Historic District Ordinance specifically states that prior decisions may serve as precedents only in a general way. In any case, he continued, the ARB never denied a permit for the Meadows. “You are talking about a decision which was not made setting a precedent you cannot have.”
Retired Circuit Court Judge Rayner Snead, representing the Washington Baptist Church, said that the county had presented the addition to the congregation and won its approval.
Addressing the presentations, Judge Snead observed, “John (McCarthy) has presented a strong case softly — and Carol (Miller) presented a weak case strongly.
“I don’t know how the county could do a better job of preserving that old building ... I would like to see this building have at least one attractive side — this old lady deserves a facelift. ”
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