Sidewinder Enterprises Challenges Planning Commission in Middleway
Sidewinder Enterprises sues Jefferson County Planning Commission
The Spirit of Jefferson | Friday, April 11, 2025
Sidewinder Enterprises, the company proposing the Mountain Pure beverage packing facility near Middleway, is suing the local planning commission for rejecting its project concept plan. The lawsuit claims the commission lacks authority to deny the plan and should guide its next steps. Despite staff approval, the planning commission cited concerns about historic preservation and safety in its formal rejection. This case highlights the tension between development interests and regulatory compliance in the county, as discussed in The Spirit of Jefferson.