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

Dear Planning Board,
I’m writing in support of the Brewery, Winery and Distillery ordinance as written. The
Denver/Boulder area has become known as the “Napa Valley” of microbreweries, and for good
reason. The craft beer that is turned out by the area is among the best in the world. Boulder
should be proud to support brewers and distillers such as Asher, Upslope, Avery, Boulder Beer,
Twisted Pine, 303 Vodka, Redstone Meadery, Bookcliff Vineyards and others.
Unfortunately, the Land Use Code Does not support the serving of food within the industrial
districts – the only zone where these uses are really allowed. Since the right to have a tap room
(otherwise known as a “bar”) is protected under state law for these uses, the land use code
effectively bans food in industrial districts, but allows the sales of alcohol. This is a bad business
model, as it does not allow our much loved breweries and vintners to keep up with the national
model (seen in such cities as San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Durango and throughout the
country). Just as importantly, it forces the focus in the tap rooms to be entirely on drinking.
Allowing restaurants instead of just bars would make these businesses more family friendly,
more community based, and frankly – more fun.
Please pass this ordinance and allow food in our community’s tap rooms. It’s better for
everyone.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
David Myers
Chairman of the Mead
Redstone Meadery
Hello. I’m writing to support the staff recommendation to allow sales of food in breweries. Beer
and food go together.
Will Murray
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