The use permit for the Marshall Tavern’s conversion into a bed-and-breakfast was approved by Marin County last week, but not without objections from neighbors over a pier and boat launch mandated by the California Coastal Commission.
The tavern, built in the early 1900s, has sat vacant for the last 37 years. In that time, numerous owners have made attempts to restore it. Gary Dowd, a developer from Fairfax, purchased the property in 2017 from Daniel…