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Lafayette Hotels seeks permission to reactivate upstairs restaurant; planning board waives sidewalk and schedules hearing

Planning Board · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Lafayette Hotels proposed reactivating an upstairs dining space at a downtown restaurant for up to 80 seats. The board waived a sidewalk requirement, appointed the planning office as completeness agent and scheduled a public hearing; the board continued consideration for 60 days to allow the applicant to submit seat counts and revised plans.

Ramsey Lafayette, speaking for Lafayette Hotels, told the planning board the owners intend to reactivate an upstairs space at an existing restaurant for public dining, expecting about 80 seats and occasional events. "About 80 seats is what we're imagining," Lafayette said, adding the rooftop would be served by the kitchen downstairs and would not be intended as a late-night venue.

Katie Kelly (manager) joined the presentation and said neighbors and hotel…

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