Hey everyone,
Long-time reader on probrewer and we're finally setting our own plan in motion to open a brewery in the SF Bay Area. There's been some small but vocal opposition to our project which requires a Conditional Use Permit from the city. The CUP has been approved but subsequently appealed by a couple neighbors. We're in full compliance with all of the local zoning ordinances but the neighbors are fearing the worst and so far we haven't been able to get anywhere in negotiating with them to withdraw their appeal.
One of their big concerns is regarding toxic emissions coming from the kettle, boiler, or kitchen equipment. One house is located about 60' up a steep hill right behind our building and they're worried about NOx, CO, etc wafting up and posing a health risk. Our kitchen layout isn't final but we're planning to have a pizza oven and no fryers.
Has anybody dealt with this type of issue before? Any breweries or brewpubs in a similar geographic situation with residences nearby?
Another concern is outdoor patio noise. Has anyone used acoustic panels outdoors to reduce the sound, or used any other solutions?
Thanks!
Trevor Martens
Pond Farm Brewing Co.
Long-time reader on probrewer and we're finally setting our own plan in motion to open a brewery in the SF Bay Area. There's been some small but vocal opposition to our project which requires a Conditional Use Permit from the city. The CUP has been approved but subsequently appealed by a couple neighbors. We're in full compliance with all of the local zoning ordinances but the neighbors are fearing the worst and so far we haven't been able to get anywhere in negotiating with them to withdraw their appeal.
One of their big concerns is regarding toxic emissions coming from the kettle, boiler, or kitchen equipment. One house is located about 60' up a steep hill right behind our building and they're worried about NOx, CO, etc wafting up and posing a health risk. Our kitchen layout isn't final but we're planning to have a pizza oven and no fryers.
Has anybody dealt with this type of issue before? Any breweries or brewpubs in a similar geographic situation with residences nearby?
Another concern is outdoor patio noise. Has anyone used acoustic panels outdoors to reduce the sound, or used any other solutions?
Thanks!
Trevor Martens
Pond Farm Brewing Co.
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