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Weeks Family Restaurant Zoning Request Goes to Baldwin County Commission Dec. 15

A zoning request for a Creole restaurant on Weeks family land near Weeks Bay goes to the Baldwin County Commission on Dec. 15.

Illustration for the news story: Weeks Family Restaurant Zoning Request Goes to Baldwin County Commission Dec. 15

BAY MINETTE, Ala. — A zoning request for a Creole restaurant proposed on Weeks family land near Weeks Bay will go before the Baldwin County Commission on Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. in Bay Minette.

The proposal

The restaurant is a small business venture by Grant Weeks, a member of the Weeks family of Weeks Bay, which has long ties to Baldwin County history.

Planning commission reverses recommendation

The county’s Planning and Zoning Commission initially agreed to recommend approval of the request. After considering a complaint, the commission reversed course and is now recommending that the County Commission deny the request.

If the County Commission votes against the request, the applicants must wait one year before reapplying.

Petition of support

Supporters of the project have circulated a petition that had gathered 555 signatures.

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