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the rest of the space in the building and asked, rhetorically, “What happens to the rest?”
Mayor Willis then provided some history on the Inn’s requests for retail use and other permits, and he expressed concern about the lack of information on the use of the remainder of the space in “Mrs. Coxe’s Tavern” and on the ultimate use of the Post Office Building (owned by the Inn) and other Inn-related activities in the “busiest part of Town.”
The public hearing opened with Ms. Ivanoff’s explanation of the application and the proposed use, its conformance with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, and with the adequacy of parking (three spaces would be required).
Patrick O’Connell said that the “intensity of use will be greatly diminished” (when compared to tavern traffic) and that they want to develop the property “to feel like a museum.” He concluded by asking for “the new Town Council to treat us as fairly as the previous occupant.”
Public comments were largely favorable to the application, and Council comments reflected that support. Ms. Mitchell said that “The big picture is are we going to allow the Town to breathe ... to grow?” “We are obligated,” she said, “to look to the future.”
Mr. Goebel said that “this plan meets the criteria of the comprehensive plan” and expressed his support for the application. Mr. Critzer encouraged votes for the application, and said that he saw no better use for the building. Mr. Benson also
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