September 20, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch Page 17 . . Board Holds Off Lifting Restrictions FROM PAGE 16 saying that as long as the music and TV was kept inside of the atrium it shouldn’t matter if there is outside dining or not, as the sound won’t penetrate the glass. “I would hope that the board would appreciate that the risk of disturbance to the neighbors is virtually nonexistent,” he said. But Robins and several of the residents in attendance remained staunchly opposed and cited fears of a night club atmosphere returning. Even if music is confined to the atrium, the patrons can walk out to the open-air Skye Bar and continue shouting or hold loud conversations, said Robins. “The return to a disco or night club genre is a big concern to us because it attracts a different clientele,” he said. Neighbor Richard Wicker agreed and criticized the Cebulas for not following promises he said they made to residents after the Skye Bar had most of its music privileges stripped in May. “During the meeting, it was adamantly discussed that there was going to be no pursuit of changes to liquor board restrictions on music,” said Wicker. “They just wanted, potentially, to have house music only at the establishment, so I was very shocked to see the letter come to me asking for all of these additional changes to restrictions considering the conversations that we had.” He also wondered if this would be the last change to their license that the Cebulas seek now that they have installed the atrium. “What’s the next request that’s going to come?” he asked. After discussion, the BLC chose to delay a vote for 30 days. Chair William Esham told residents that he understands their trepidation given the extent of the complaints and issues at Skye Bar during the summer of 2012. He apologized that the BLC even allowed such an atmosphere to grow. “I’m concerned for you people and you deserve to be concerned. I’m still ashamed and embarrassed by what we caused you last summer or what were a part of causing you,” said Esham. However, Esham said that the board also wants to be reasonable and realistic in helping businesses and if the Cebulas’ application didn’t present too much of a risk it could be allowed. “You don’t have any real reason at this point, I guess, to trust Roger and Tammy. I would like to find one,” he said. Esham and the board plans to visit the Skye Bar to gauge the effectiveness of the atrium personally and invited any interested residents to attend as well. The discussion will return next month when a final vote on the Galaxy’s request is expected. OPEN EVERY DAY AT 10 A.M. BETWEEN CAROLINE AND TALBOT STREETS ON THE BOARDWALK 410-289-6953 FIND US ON FACEBOOK APPAREL SHOP • LOTTERY • KENO PHOENIX RISING FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 BAD W/ NAMES FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 WHITEHOUSE EFFECT FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 & 5 BUCKET SPECIALS WEEK DAYS UNTIL 8 P.M.