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B. Public hearing and recommendation to City Council on proposed amendments to Title
9, “Land Use Code”, B.R.C. 1981, regarding use standards and for breweries,
brewpubs, distilleries and wineries.
A. Shoemaker and D. Powell recused themselves from 5B item due to the appearance of
impropriety since their children attend Boulder Country Day. B. Holicky also recused due to the
fact he his client will be immediately affected by the outcome of item 5B.
W. Williford joined the meeting.
Staff Presentation
B. Johnson presented the item to the board.
Public Hearing
1. Clif Harold, 2440 Pearl Street. Executive Director of the Boulder Economic
Council. He spoke in support the staff recommendation and noted that the code
change is common sense and necessary for businesses that are vital to Boulder’s
economy – natural food and tourism.
2. Mike Shields, 4820 Nautilus Ct, pooled time with Eric Shannon, 700 Yellow
Pine, and Tony Eam Law, 4724 Bella Vista Drive – Head of School for Boulder
Country Day (BCD). He outlined the school’s history and mission and implored the
board to consider a 500 ft. setback for these types of businesses operating near
schools to keep the children safe.
3. Buddy Ketchner, 1801 13 th Street, pooled time with Stephen Katke, 5637 Rim
Rock Court and Cindi Hart, 4464 Hogan Ct – On the board of BCD. He asked the
board to close loophole of 500 ft. of selling liquor from schools for the safety of the
children.
4. Joe Brooker, 9470 Owl Lane, pooled time with Ilena Sica, 1001 North Street, and
Eugenie Holbrook, 912 Juniper Ave – Chairman of the BCD board. He also asked
to close loophole of 500 ft. of selling liquor from schools to give buffer. He cited the
Thunderbird issue as a possibility for another loophole during Site Review, if this
isn’t added in the code. He also asked for the 500 ft. measurement be made from the
school’s property boundary and that it should include tap rooms and bars. He asked
to sit down with staff to help craft proper language.
5. Peter Weber, Coburn, 6318 Jay Road – Architect for the Avery Brewery project.
He supports the ordinance and spoke to the fact there aren’t a lot of places to eat in
Gunbarrel. He also supports staff recommendation for having items like this dealt
with at the site review level. He also noted the 500 ft. is specific to the restaurant, not
taprooms.
6. Steve Breezley, 370 Rendezvous – Director of Operations for Avery Brewery. He
spoke on Adam Avery’s behalf and asked for the code change because food helps
control liquor consumption in a responsible manner. Avery supports staff
recommendation.
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