Jordan Hitch’s building on the corner of Elm and Bridge Streets may still be under construction, but the location received approval for a liquor license — with a couple conditions.

The Select Board entered a hearing for the liquor license for the property on 321 Elm during their Monday night meeting. While the liquor license was approved, the Board requested that a floor plan with reduced seating capacity be submitted by Sept. 30.

Peter Bullard, an attorney representing Hitch, said there have not been any prospective tenants as of yet, but some have expressed interest in the site. As a result, Bullard could not present the Board with a completed floor plan.

“It may take us a little while to get you the plan because whoever the tenant is is going to have some input on that,” said Bullard.

Even without a floor plan, Bullard was applying for a liquor license now because the Town of Dartmouth is nearing the limit for licenses. Town Administrator David Cressman said there were only a few remaining.

“The ABCC (Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission) sets forth the guidelines for every community as to the number of liquor licenses,” said Cressman.

“What has occurred, though, is that some people have been under the belief that the town had an unlimited amount of liquor licenses,” he said, adding that the limit only applies to restaurants, not package stores.

While there wasn't a floor plan available, the application stated that the restaurant would have 105 seats, 40 of which would be outdoor. This number, which is higher than the outdoor seating at Sail Loft, Little Moss and Black Bass Grille, drew some concerns for those living near the property.

“I want to bring businesses to Padanaram, but my concern is the abutters and the potential noise level,” said Select Board member Kelli Martin Taglianetti.

James O’Day and Alan Gambrell, who have lived at 329 Elm for 15 years, attended the meeting to address the issue. Gambrell said they were thankful that Hitch bought the property and is introducing businesses and jobs into the community.

However, Gambrell said that, given the square footage of the patio, the future owner could potentially fit 70 seats outside. He suggested that Little Moss, with 30 outdoor seats, could be a benchmark for the upper limit of outdoor seating.

Chair Shawn McDonald suggested that some form of screening be added to the patio, which will be positioned along Bridge Street, to help muffle the noise coming from the restaurant.

“We want to make this village vibrant. We want people to come in and see it. It’s up to us to make sure it gets done,” said McDonald. “But we also don’t want it to become a place where it drives out people who have invested money in homes.”

The new location follows a recent trend over the past year of businesses and restaurants entering the village, including Little Moss, The Village Merchant and the retail location on 321 Elm.

Samantha Linhares, who opened Salt,  The Spa on Elm in Padanaram back in April, expressed excitement that more commercial development was on the way.

“I’m thinking it’s a game changer having the market come into town,” said Linhares. “It will complete the community. It’s something that we need, and I look forward to having it.”