Margie Coakley, owner of Coakley's Pub in Havre de Grace, is clear to proceed with plans to build an outdoor serving area next to her downtown establishment after final approval was granted by the Harford County Liquor Control Board Wednesday.The board also approved the sale of alcohol at a festival coming up in Havre de Grace next month that will replace the city's long-time seafood festival.With the liquor board clearing her plan, Coakley next must get the necessary permits from the City of Havre de Grace."We would love to see construction by the fall," Coakley's attorney, Eric McLauchlin, of Bel Air, said after the hearing.The 4,000-square-foot outdoor area would be built on an undeveloped lot north of the existing Coakley's Pub, at the intersection of Franklin and Saint John streets.Plans presented to the liquor board show a patio surrounded by landscaped areas. A stage, gazebo and fire pit/smoking area are proposed for the paved area, as are tables for diners. The high wall along the Saint John Street side would be removed and replaced with a low brick wall topped by a decorative fence.Patrons could enter either through the restaurant or a gate along Saint John Street.The board granted its approval despite protests by a representative of the company that owns the neighboring Vancherie apartment complex, and an attorney for the owners.The four-unit apartment building property borders the lot in question.Bel Air attorney John Zink, who has appeared at prior liquor board meetings to oppose Coakley's plans, reiterated his concerns that neighbors could be disturbed by music and noise from patrons."This is not appropriate to the community," Zink said.David Hargarten is a partner in Eastern Shore Retirement Associates, the company that owns the apartments.He said he is concerned the venue next door could disturb tenants and cause significant declines in the property value and rental income.The units are typically rented to people who are from out of state and are working in Harford County temporarily, Hargarten said. Tenants are referred by their employers."The value of the property is based on future cash flow," he said.Zink proposed ending alcohol sales in the outdoor area by 10 p.m. and prohibiting music.He said those measures are within the liquor board's authority."This board is charged with the responsibility of protecting the community, first and foremost," Zink said. "That's why these establishments are licensed."McLauchlin said Coakley "will not be beholden to adjacent property owners," and she, the business owner, decides how her property is used, in accordance with city regulations."This [liquor] board is not in the business of regulating their operations," he said.Zink said Coakley has talked with surrounding property owners about her plans, and he presented letters of support from several neighboring business owners.Commissioner Tom Fidler also took issue with Zink's view of the board's responsibilities, which Fidler said cover "safety and well being" related to "the disbursement, use and sale of alcohol."He said the city is responsible for regulating how properties are used."Should there be a problem, it will be a problem for the City of Havre de Grace and the applicant," Fidler said.The board voted unanimously in favor of a motion by Fidler to amend the Coakley's liquor license to allow the outdoor seating area.Fidler applied two conditions to his motion, first that the city must grant its permits and final approvals, and trees must be planted next to another neighboring property along Saint John "to offer some level of comfort, shading."Beer and wine license approved for F-CubedThe liquor board unanimously approved a one-day beer and wine license to allow alcohol sales during the Aug. 6 Fish, Fowl and Folk Festival, or the F-Cubed Festival, at Concord Point.This year will be the first year for F-Cubed, which is meant to replace the Havre de Grace Seafood Festival. The City Council declined to approve a permit for the 36th annual Seafood Festival last fall.The council approved a permit for Fish, Fowl and Folk in April. The city's museums formed a coalition to put on the festival.The festival will be held around the Concord Point Lighthouse, Havre de Grace Promenade and the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. The alcohol service area will be on the Maritime Museum property.