Neighbor warns parking and sightline problems if restaurant expansion proceeds

Aug 14, 2026

An adjacent resident asked the board for a parking plan and a parapet or screening to hide kitchen equipment that currently intrudes on his backyard view; applicant agreed to consider visual screening during the hearing.

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A neighbor who lives directly east of 810 North Washington Avenue told the Zoning Board of Adjustment he is chiefly concerned about parking circulation and visible kitchen equipment. Kenneth Barfield said patrons currently park along Elizabeth Street and described kitchen equipment visible from his kitchen window; he asked the board to require a parapet wall or other screening if the board approves any expansion.

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