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He also said he is considering hiring an attorney to represent him during future planning commission meetings.
Stevenson brought the condo concept before the commission for an informal discussion in May. At that meeting, the commissioners seemed to favor Stevenson’s idea, but they also raised several questions about whether the 1.22-acre site could handle the water and sewer demands of 24 new residences. They also raised concerns about the impact such a concentration of residents would have on local volunteer fire-and-rescue departments.
Stevenson has said he plans to market the condos as affordable housing for senior citizens and local teachers, deputies and other public servants. But the commission wondered if the costs of converting the 1940s-era building could make affordable housing a realistic use in the building.
Stevenson bought the building from Arthur Smith in 2005 for $1.5 million. He said he plans to sell the condos for $200,000 to $270,000 and charge a monthly fee of $200 to $300 to residents.
See PROPOSAL, Page A2
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