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Council weighs relocation and design trade-offs for Circle Beach bathhouse
Summary
Council considered moving the Circle Beach bathhouse to the southwest corner of the lot, discussed septic and drainfield constraints, multi-story versus wider footprints, ADA ramp impacts, and requested cost and CAMA guidance from engineers.
Town staff and councilmembers discussed preferred locations and design options for the new Circle Beach bathhouse on June 10.
Councilmember Joseph Starling pressed staff to provide septic and drainfield information, saying these site constraints will determine whether a multi-story or wider single-story solution is feasible. Councilmember Austin Waters cautioned that a multi-story building would increase the footprint required for ADA ramps and said the town should include storage for beach wheelchairs. Town Manager John O'Daniel said staff will consult on-call engineers and CAMA guidance and expects a wider footprint to be less expensive than a taller building. Mayor Danny Navey urged the group to prioritize function over aesthetics, saying "function needs to be considered more than looks." Staff will report back with engineering feedback and cost estimates.
