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Owners and landlord dispute control of auto-sales license at 316 Bridal; inspector report pending
Summary
Public commenters and an attorney for a prospective landlord-owner said eviction proceedings and a pending inspector report will determine who holds the active auto-sales license for 316 Bridal; the board said it cannot act until staff receives the inspector's report and added the item to the Jan. 20 agenda.
The Lawrence City Licensing Board heard competing claims Jan. 7 over the active license for an auto-sales site at 316 Bridal, where eviction proceedings and a missing inspection report have left ownership and licensing unsettled.
Roger Farah, who introduced himself during public participation, said city inspectors had informed him there was an "environmental" problem at the site and objected to the board's apparent handling of his license status. "You told me to come today because the inspector was gonna be here," Farah said, adding that he holds a Class 1 dealer license, believes zoning permits his use…
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