Suzy Ageton George Karakehian KC Becker Tim ... - City of Boulder

Figure 1: Approximate sizes and hours of operation of other restaurants in town
Restaurant Location Zone Approx. Size No. of seats
Total/outdoor
Walnut Brewery 1123 Walnut DT-5 6,000 sf
Southern Sun 627 S. Broadway BC-2 5,100 sf
Bacaro 919 Pearl DT-2 5,500 sf 167/22
Café Gondolier 1710 Pearl DT-2 4149 sf 139/20
Brassierie Ten Ten 1011 Walnut DT-5 2,800 sf 126/16
Café Mediterranean 1003 Walnut DT-5 7,980 sf 231/60
Cheesecake Factory 1401 Pearl DT-5 7,430 sf 275/28
If council would like to limit the size of a restaurant, a maximum of 5,000 square feet is
recommended since this would allow for a reasonably sized restaurant without being
overly restrictive.
2. Should a separation requirement be considered to prevent the potential concentration of
these businesses in certain areas? What would the availability of public transit to these
sites be like?
Response: Although there is the potential for these types of businesses to cluster in
certain areas of the city, staff does not recommend addressing this concern at this time.
The concentration of breweries, distilleries and wineries in certain locations could have
both positive and negative implications for the businesses as well as the community. The
breweries and brewpubs in Fort Collins, for example, are concentrated in the north part of
the city near the main commercial area, making them easily accessible by pedestrians and
bicyclists. The concentration of the breweries in one general area also makes the
businesses more attractive to and convenient for tour groups. The potential impacts of
the concentration of these uses in one area include noise, traffic, overconsumption of
alcohol and other public nuisances. However, some of the breweries, distilleries and
wineries in Boulder are currently located near one another (e.g. Upslope Brewery and
Bookcliff Winery, Redstone Meadery and 303 Vodka), pose few conflicts and likely
benefit from their close proximity. In addition, given the start-up nature of the industry
and the difficulty in finding suitable industrial space for expansion at this time (e.g.
Avery Brewing), further restrictions on the location of these businesses may inhibit their
growth and expansion in Boulder.
The public transit to the breweries wineries, and distilleries in the industrial districts
would vary based on the location. For example, the North Boulder industrial districts are
easily accessible by the SKIP. Several routes, including the JUMP, HOP, BOUND, 208
and 206, provide service to some of the East Boulder industrial districts.
The Planning Board suggested that staff solicit feedback from the local Beverage License
Authority (BLA) on the larger implications of the proposed changes. The proposed changes to
the Land Use Code were presented to the BLA at its November 16, 2011 meeting (see comments
from the board below).
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