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Commission approves Little Red Hen Bakery expansion with lighting condition for rooftop seating
Summary
The commission found COA25018 — a three-phase expansion for Little Red Hen Bakery and adjacent Oystercatcher restaurant — consistent with Reserve design guidelines and approved the certificate of appropriateness with a condition limiting rooftop lighting to minimize glare; staff reported no public comments.
Town assistant planner Lisa Walsh presented a three-phase proposal at 901 NW Grama Street to expand the Little Red Hen Bakery and adjacent Oystercatcher restaurant, including a one-story west addition with rooftop dining, demolition and foundation improvements, and a future two-story rebuilt portion. Staff noted nearby contributing historic properties and concluded the proposed materials and rooflines are consistent with the Reserve design guidelines.
Reserve staff and commissioners discussed view impacts and lighting for the new rooftop seating. Reserve staff said they had worked with the applicant and town and that the rooftop dining helps justify a flat roof exception in this unique location because it provides public viewing opportunities of Penn Cove. Commissioner commentary focused on circulation, slope, and the loss of one potential parking space to create an accessible approach; commissioners asked that lighting for the rooftop dining be designed to minimize downward glare and meet minimal operational needs.
The commission moved and seconded to approve COA25018. The motion carried with a condition: lighting for the new outdoor dining areas should be downward-directed and limited to avoid intrusion into street-level views. No written public comments were reported in the staff packet for this application.
