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New downtown businesses struggle with permit process

Published 11/08/09

Chef Bob Kinkead has opened restaurants in six states and another that bears his name in the nation's capital.

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But the red tape he faced elsewhere didn't prepare him for the struggles he encountered opening Hell Point Seafood restaurant in downtown Annapolis earlier this year.

"Nobody's got anything on this city for making it difficult for business owners," said Kinkead, who hoped to start serving tables at Hell Point in April but didn't open the restaurant until June.

Annapolis is notorious for its arduous permitting process. In a town that enforces stringent historic preservation rules and...

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1st Priority for Cohen - 2009-11-08 09:11:05

This should be his priority unless our city wants to look like downtown Cambridge. We have so much charm, character, and history here. It would be a shame if we lose all of our businesses to red tape, paperwork, and confusion between city employees. Kudos to those who stuck it out and got the businesses operating here!

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