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Commission tables downtown grease‑trap-under-parking proposal after county, city ownership questions
Summary
A proposal to install a grease trap under two county-owned parking spaces behind 112 North Hill Street for a new Southern Bistro was tabled so staff and the applicant can resolve ownership, long‑term maintenance and contract terms; commissioners asked for coordination with the city and a return within 30–60 days.
Business owners seeking to place a grease trap and associated piping under two county‑owned parking spaces behind 112 North Hill Street asked the board for permission to place the grease trap and restore the parking area.
Applicant Brennan Mobley described planned work and said the installation "will be a cemented in grease trap. It will outlast us all, 200 years," and argued combining water‑line and grease‑trap work would limit disturbance. Commissioners questioned placing mechanical equipment under county‑owned spaces, long‑term maintenance and who would be contractually responsible if repairs are required in the future. Staff noted the alley belongs to the city and that a city permit or right‑of‑way agreement would be needed for cross‑alley service lines.
After extended discussion to resolve technical and legal issues, the board voted to table the request 5‑0 and asked the applicant and staff to return with detailed contractual language, city coordination, and options for ownership or lease of the disturbed parking spaces within a 30–60 day timeframe.
