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Local residents tell commission Winterham venue is a historic asset as permit is considered
Summary
During the Winterham special-exception hearing, a local resident described the property's renovation history and its listing on the National Register of Historic Places and urged the county to support continued operation under new operators.
A local public commenter told the planning commission that Winterham has been an asset to the county since the property was purchased and renovated in the late 1990s and opened for events in 2003. "We're delighted that Robert will continue the legacy," the commenter said, arguing the venue has hosted important visitors and is valued for its hospitality.
The commenter noted that Winterham and the nearby Beckland residence are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and traced the property's local stewardship back to a purchase from a "Senator Watkins" and a multiyear renovation. The commission heard the remarks during the public hearing portion and accepted the supportive testimony as part of the record before deliberating staff's recommended permit conditions.
