Neighbors press council for limits on hours, say past tenants caused noise

Nearby residents told the council they were concerned about past noise problems at the property, particularly motorcycles gathering late at night, servers taking smoke breaks near the back fence, and pressure‑washing late at night under prior tenants. They asked whether the proposal included outdoor seating or an expansion that would increase late‑night activity.

Marcia Croc, who lives directly behind the restaurant, said motorcycle noise and servers smoking near the back fence have made it difficult to keep windows open. She asked whether outdoor seating or expansion was planned; staff and council clarified that no expansion or outdoor seating is proposed as part of the current application. The town’s Development Services Director advised that conditions could be attached to limit hours; the council ultimately required a condition that the kitchen close at 11 p.m.

Daniel Crock and others described past late‑night activity under previous tenants and said they hoped the new operator would be a better neighbor. Council and the owner discussed practical enforcement: the owner said he would call police and remove disruptive patrons and acknowledged occasional later service tied to sporting events, but accepted the kitchen‑closing condition.