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Resolution to Deny a Variance for an 80 Seat Restaurant

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One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeDeny the variance request to allow an 80-seat restaurant on the Greig property at 160 Pitcher Lane, finding that the additional 50 seats (beyond the 30-seat limit) would result in disproportionate detriment to nearby neighbors, substantial change in character and intensity of use, and lack of adequate justification from the applicant.
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2015-05-13
Latest event
2015-05-13
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Resolution text

RESOLVED

  1. deny the variance request for an 80-seat restaurant
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  • WHEREAS, the variance to allow the additional 50 seats would result in a disproportionate detriment to nearby neighbors as compared to the benefit to the Applicant
  • WHEREAS, the requested variance would change the character and use of the site from a specially permitted use as a 30-seat restaurant to a more commercial use
  • WHEREAS, the additional seating could enable excess noise and car traffic during night time hours, resulting in a more intensive use of the property in the evenings
  • WHEREAS, the benefit sought by the Applicant can be achieved by means other than an Area Variance
  • WHEREAS, the requested variance is substantial and would increase impacts on neighboring properties
  • WHEREAS, the alleged difficulty is not self-created as the project involves adaptively reusing an existing structure

Lifecycle (1 event)

2015-05-13adoptedvote: 6-1
Deny Appeal 14-12 for a variance allowing an 80-seat restaurant on the Greig property.
moved by Munn · seconded by Annas
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Resolved
  1. deny the variance request for an 80-seat restaurant
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the variance to allow the additional 50 seats would result in a disproportionate detriment to nearby neighbors as compared to the benefit to the Applicant
  • WHEREAS, the requested variance would change the character and use of the site from a specially permitted use as a 30-seat restaurant to a more commercial use
  • WHEREAS, the additional seating could enable excess noise and car traffic during night time hours, resulting in a more intensive use of the property in the evenings
  • WHEREAS, the benefit sought by the Applicant can be achieved by means other than an Area Variance
  • WHEREAS, the requested variance is substantial and would increase impacts on neighboring properties
  • WHEREAS, the alleged difficulty is not self-created as the project involves adaptively reusing an existing structure
Subject key: greig_inn_restaurant_seating_variance