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Resident says state did not order closure of Black Mountain Brewing’s upper deck; council says it will consider action
Summary
A business owner and resident told the council the town administration, not state officials, ordered the closure of Black Mountain Brewing’s upper deck and asked the council to reopen the space while a compliant solution is found; the council said it will consider the request.
John Richardson, a local resident, told the council that the decision to close the upper deck at Black Mountain Brewing was made by the town administration and not required by state authorities. "The state of North Carolina did not mandate the closure of the upper deck of Black Mountain Brewing," Richardson said, and he asked the council to direct the administration to allow lawful operation while a permanent, compliant solution is finalized.
Richardson said the forced closure was "subjective, punitive, and disproportionate" and asked the council to realign the fire overlay district with existing historic district boundaries to prevent similar impacts to other properties. He urged the council to act to restore the business’s lawful use.
The presiding official responded that the council would consider the matter. No immediate vote or directive to reopen the deck was recorded in the meeting minutes; council members noted the matter will be considered and that administrative and code issues related to zoning and safety need review.
The exchange took place during the public comment period; the transcript does not record a formal response from the town administration or a timetable for council action on the request.
