BERLIN– Town officials said this week they were eager to work with The Globe’s new operator to address ongoing issues at the historic building.
Last month, the HDC gave property owner Bryan Brushmiller 10 days to remove unauthorized additions he’d made to the building. While that hasn’t entirely happened, the facility’s new tenant told the Berlin Historic District Commission (HDC) he would be addressing their concerns going forward.
“We’re working on some plans I’m going to submit for the next meeting,” said Jon Lane, who is now leasing The Globe.
In February, HDC members were highly critical of unapproved changes made at the property by Brushmiller. As a result, the commission voted to give Brushmiller 10 days to remove the wall and roof section that had been added and said they wouldn’t approve any changes until he installed the fence along Gay Street that was approved several years ago.
While the wall was removed, the roof addition was not. Though not on the agenda, Lane approached the board this week to introduce himself and talk about plans for the restaurant. Lane, who previously operated Braddah Barney’s in West Ocean City, told the HDC he’d just taken over The Globe within the past month and had only taken over Tiki Tim’s, the small bar at the back of The Globe, three days ago. He said he was going to go through the necessary steps to address the commission’s concerns.
What a depressing shade of blue.