Gantt Grab and Go seeks permit for alcohol and vaping sales at Olney Road

A conditional use permit for Ghent's Grama and Go convenience store at 2030 West Olney Road has been approved, allowing the establishment to sell alcoholic beverages and smoking products under new ownership. The Planning Commission unanimously supported the request, emphasizing that the proposal aligns with the city’s Plan Norfolk 2030, which designates the site as downtown. The store will operate daily from 6 AM to 11 PM, with specific packaging requirements for alcohol sales.

The meeting also addressed another conditional use permit for Amalie Trefo Kacharia, allowing an existing restaurant at 440 Monticello Avenue to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. The restaurant, which has been operating without alcohol since mid-March, received backing from local civic organizations and will serve alcohol from 8 AM to 9:30 PM, seven days a week.

Additionally, Vango Bistro at 915 West 21st Street sought permits for extended hours, on-premises and off-premises alcohol sales, and outdoor dining beyond 9 PM. The proposal aims to continue the previous operator's practices, with outdoor dining allowed until midnight on private property. The Planning Commission's recommendations for both establishments will now proceed to the city council for final approval.