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normalcy, he does intend to continue earning his liveliehood in the same manner as he has done <br />for four decades. <br />There will come a time when development returns, and this property will be sold and <br />redeveloped. At present, the property is bounded on the north by dense woods and a swamp; on <br />the east by more vacant land; on the south by a convenience store; and on the west by large <br />wooden walls protecting the residents of fairly new development from traffic noise. In other <br />words, if people are complaining it is likely motorists who drive past at 60 miles per hour and for <br />a few brief seconds have a view of something we don't see any more in a growing city. To them, <br />I would suggest that the response to their complaints be simply that "The use is grandfathered in, <br />but if you have a buyer in mind please let the owner know." <br />I am forwarding a copy of this letter to Mr. William Goodrich, your city attorney. If you feel <br />that Mr. Niles should pay for license fees for the present year and the years that he did not do so, <br />please let me know and I will discuss it with him, but requiring a fee from a grandfathered land <br />use is, irr my opinion, a form of taxation that is not permitted. However, he may consider paying <br />the fees as an act of accommodation without prejudice to his right to claim immunity from such <br />fees. <br />Sincerely, <br />Wilbur F. Dorn, Jr. <br />