The Waynesboro City Council unanimously approved a conditional-use permit on Oct. 27 to allow a multifamily building at 620 West Main Street, the former General Wayne Hotel. The vote was recorded 5-0.

Council discussion focused on the condition in the motion tying the CUP to the applicant, Miller and Associates. City staff clarified that the intent was to associate the CUP with Miller and Associates as the applicant but that the CUP would not expire if the company later sold the property. Ms. Michaelson stated, “that condition does not make the CUP solely applicable to Miller and Associates. So, if Miller and Associates, say for a year from now, sold the property, the CUP would continue on.” Mr. Hampt and other staff confirmed no ordinance revision was required to reflect that intent.

After confirming the council’s understanding, Mayor Kenneth B. Lee, Sr. called the question; the motion carried unanimously. The ordinance was described as second consideration, meaning the council had already discussed the item at a prior meeting.