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Pick N County delays Boulevard Barrel wine‑by‑the‑glass liquor decision after contested hearing; BOCC continues matter to Feb. 26
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners continued a contested liquor‑license hearing for Boulevard Barrel in Redstone to Feb. 26 after finding preliminary record deficiencies and accepting public comment. Staff and counsel advised the board to keep the record open and set neighborhood boundaries before rendering a written decision.
The Pick N County Board of County Commissioners continued action on an application from Down Valley Hospitality doing business as Boulevard Barrel for a retail beer and wine license with on‑premise consumption and a takeout/delivery permit.
County staff reported that earlier filing errors and missing notice materials left the record incomplete at the start of the hearing. After a brief break staff supplied an affidavit confirming that property posting and publication had occurred and the BOCC established the geographic neighborhood for public comment as a four‑mile radius along Highway 133 from the Boulevard Barrel location.
The hearing then drew public testimony both in support and in opposition. Neighbors who testified in opposition cited late‑night noise, on‑street activity, years of complaints about amplified music and concerns about the use of courtyard and outdoor space for on‑premise consumption. Supporters — including other local business owners and frequent visitors — described Boulevard Barrel as a community gathering spot, an affordable local tasting room that brought people together and contributed to small‑business vitality in Redstone.
County counsel and licensing staff advised the board that a decision must be rendered in writing within 30 days after the hearing and that the record should be complete for judicial review and public notice. Commissioners also asked staff to verify petition signatures, confirm publication and posting in the administrative record, and assess whether the liquor licensing boundary should be narrowed or defined differently.
Action: The board voted to continue the liquor‑license hearing to Feb. 26, keep the public record open and direct staff to add the notices and corrected application materials to the record. Staff also was asked to provide the 2019 site plan and any related code compliance history so that the board can consider how the existing use aligns with land‑use approvals before making a final licensing decision.
Ending: The Feb. 26 continuation will allow the board to complete the record, assess neighborhood boundaries and return with the public hearing still open so commissioners can make a written ruling that withstands administrative review.
