Growing pains

It's been awhile since i have posted. News to date: Greentown Town Council tabled our zoning request until October 20. I have addressed their concerns to my best ability. The coming soon flyer was reworked. We came up with a parking plan. Revival's website also reflects changes that were needed. After the last meeting and Greentown’s all city rummage sale & Fish fry at the Fire Station-that is close to Revival's I understand concerns about traffic and parking on Meridian. I also understand neighbors concerns about the business. However, all that aside the building had been a business and is taxed commercially in Howard County making it a conundrum for myself and the city council. The previous owner was given a contingent zoning. This meant that if they sold the Church it would revert to Residential. We agreed at the Planning Commission to follow the same guideline. So we were sent forward to the Town Council Meeting. I know the previous owner retained our building for approximately 20+years. This provided some comfort to the Council that it would be used in a way that was in keeping with residing in Greentown. I understand the fear they must have if my business doesn't succeed that I would sell to someone who would be reckless and bring unsavory things to the neighborhood where the Church is located. I LOVE my Church building and it will house Revival's for years to come. There is a special spirit imbued in the building that, even in the condition it is, cannot help but be felt. It is my wish to own this building just as long and while Revival's was referred to as a 'yarn thing' by one of the Council members it is so much more. The individual that made this statement showed his lack of knowledge. about fiber arts and in that one statement, in my opinion, relegated this endeavor to a kitchen table meeting of hobbyists not to be taken seriously.I have no intention of giving up on the business location I chose. There was purpose and thought behind every decision I have made. Greentown became famous for its glass manufacture. It was a tragic loss when that business burned down. But Creativity wasn't lost here. People from Greentown produce so much more than what they have been given credit for by the Council. Greentown has quilters, weavers, rug hookers, embroidery, cross stitch, sewing, and so much more. I am asking all the crafters and individuals that want to see Revival's become a reality to come to the meeting on the 20th. Help me show the importance of keeping these arts alive and a place to meet and do them. Help me show the importance of having a small venue for family events and how that is integral to keeping the building going. We all have groups and guilds that we share with and we all know how important gatherings are to those of us who practice "yarn things". We become family and families are part of the greater community. We need each other. Greentown IS the perfect location. The church is a perfect venue. A perfect community for creativity and family to coexist and thrive.