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Port Deposit council denies request for permanent shade structure at Granite Run Taproom in 2-1 vote
Summary
The Town Council reviewed a request from Granite Run Taproom to install a permanent shade structure and, citing concerns about permanence, safety, and precedent for installations in public spaces, voted 2-1 to deny the request. The council suggested temporary or removable alternatives.
Port Deposit At the March 24, 2026 work session, the Port Deposit Town Council reviewed a request from Granite Run Taproom to install a shade structure and denied the installation of a permanent structure by a 2-1 vote.
Deputy Mayor Kevin Brown moved to deny the permanent installation and Councilwoman Randa Thiele seconded the motion. Councilman Tom Knight voted against the denial; the motion carried 2-1. Council discussion raised concerns about the permanence of the proposed structure, safety considerations, and the precedent that approving a permanent installation might set for other businesses seeking similar use of public space. The minutes record that alternatives such as temporary or removable structures were considered.
The Town Administrator was directed to notify Granite Run Taproom of the decision and suggest non-permanent alternatives. No public comment on the item was recorded in the meeting minutes.
What happens next: The town will communicate the decision to the applicant and recommend temporary or removable options if the business wishes to pursue an alternative.
