Despite concerns from residents in the surrounding neighborhood, the Griffin Claw Brewing Co. received final approval from the City Commission on Monday.
It took nearly three hours to make the decision, but a combination brewery, restaurant and beer garden will soon be moving into Birmingham's Rail District. After a public comment session in which dozens of residents and area business owners chimed in, commissioners unanimously agreed to approve the final site plan and special land-use permit for the Griffin Claw Brewing Co. at their Monday night meeting. The restaurant is looking to move into 563 and 575 S. Eton St., which is currently empty. However, the brewery ran up against formidable opposition during the months in which the issue traveled through the city's approval process. Residents were concerned with the potential for noise and traffic problems, as well as with the relatively …
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In front of a packed house and despite several complaints from residents, the City Commission approved plans for the Griffin Claw Brewing Company on Eton Street.
Monday was a long and busy night for the Birmingham City Commission, but after three hours of discussion, presentations and public comments, commissioners approved the final site plans and special land use permit for the Griffin Claw Brewing Company for 563 and 575 Eton St. The restaurant will be owned and operated by Norman LaPage, who currently owns Birmingham's Big Rock Chop House and The Reserve, both of which are located down the street from the proposed lot next to the Whistle Stop Restaurant. The lot is currently empty except for a small building on the north corner, which will be torn down to make way for the nearly 12,000 square-foot brewery, restaurant and beer garden. There will be a parking lot in the back of the restaurant …
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10:57 am on Monday, December 19, 2011
It will be interesting to see if a certain local law firm in the vicinity drums up enough support to file a law suit and restraining order against the project. more ›