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Lakewood planners debate where breweries, tasting rooms and bars should locate; no action taken
Summary
The commission discussed proposed zoning changes for alcohol production and sales — including bars, microbreweries, tasting rooms and small craft distilleries — and raised concerns about proximity to child care, buffers and operating hours. Staff will return with comparative data and draft regulations.
The City of Lakewood Planning Commission spent substantial time reviewing proposed changes to where alcohol production and sales — from tasting rooms to brewpubs and bars — would be allowed under local zoning, but took no formal action.
Staff presented examples of local and regional uses to illustrate differences among bars, brewpubs, breweries and tasting rooms. "Lake City Pub here in the city would be considered a bar, tavern," the planning…
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