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City Council approves rezoning for"The White House"I Arts&Entertainment I mebaneenterprise.com relative, Bernie Bean. The property eventually changed hands again, went into disrepair and was desperately in need of renovation when the Meadors purchased it. The expressed goals the Meadors have for the property include preserving and sharing this significant piece of Mebane's history, maintaining the historical integrity and residential look and feel of the house, staying in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood, and to be a good, considerate neighbor. As part of the rezoning, the Meadors agreed to restrict all outdoor activities to conclude by 10:00 p.m., and limit the number of requested primary uses from 21 to six. The six approved uses for the White House under the new rezoning include a Retreat/Conference Center, Bed and Breakfast, Walls and Fences, Swimming Pool, Arts and Crafts Shows (temporary use), and General Accessories, such as a valet stand, tents, etc.. "Retreat/Conference center is the best use to support a wedding venue. We don't have an event use that we would introduce into the LIDO (Unified Development Ordinance). Currently this is the best we have," Mebane City Planning Director Cy Stober informed the City Council. "it is rather broad in this definition. This is the best fit." The property is just across the county line in Orange County on East Washington Street. There is a large farm pond to the south of the property that is unaffected by the rezoning request. There are no improvements to that part of the property. No stormwater solutions are required for the property. The Meadors, who currently own Reed's Coffee, Fine + Folk Art Carolina, as well as Mebane Downtown Table, are branding The White House on Washington Street as "A gracious space to gather. Capturing our history and celebrating life with family and friends." "This has not been purely for financial gain - although we'd like to have a sustainable business,"Aubrey Meador said. "in terms of the feel of what we're trying to accomplish, it's not a rock and roll bar. We want to do something that fits into the community." When the Meadors purchased The White House a couple years back, it was practically gutted and in rough condition. It took years, untold hours of labor and sweat, and plenty of money. But the Meadors have brought the rich charm and history back to this unique downtown Mebane home. http://www.mebaneenterprise.com/arts_and entertainment/article_51874c20-4a02-11ea-97f2-7b732ea9e9d6.html[2/10/2020 9:58:09 AM]