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Planning commission approves 7 Brew drive‑through at Castle Pines Marketplace
Summary
The Castle Pines planning commission unanimously approved a site improvement plan for a 7 Brew drive‑through at 570 Castle Pines Parkway, citing compliance with setbacks, parking and design guidelines and planned public‑realm improvements including sidewalks and ADA ramps.
The Castle Pines Planning Commission voted unanimously on Feb. 26 to approve a site improvement plan for a 7 Brew drive‑through at 570 Castle Pines Parkway, a vacant roughly 0.5‑acre lot within the Castle Pines Marketplace.
Senior planner Lisa Brunette told commissioners the project met required criteria for use, setbacks, building height and parking. ‘‘We find that the site improvement plan complies with the approval criteria,’’ Brunette said, noting the applicant proposes a one‑story, approximately 510‑square‑foot building, seven parking spaces and 17 stacking spaces for the double‑lane drive‑through. Staff recommended approval subject to standard conditions including payment of review fees and resolution of minor technical items before final filing.
Applicant representatives emphasized the small‑format drive‑through model and neighborhood connectivity. Chad Clark, director of development — West for 7 Brew, said the brand operates as a ‘‘drive‑through only’’ concept and described operations designed to move vehicles efficiently using handheld order devices rather than large static kiosks. Applicants also proposed sidewalk improvements on the west and south sides of the property and an easement dedication to support the city’s gateway landscaping plans.
Commissioners asked technical questions about sidewalk replacement, ramp locations and trash enclosure materials; the applicant confirmed sidewalks in heaving areas would be replaced, that pedestrian routing was oriented south because no crosswalk existed to the west, and that the trash enclosure would be painted to match the building. One commissioner noted the site fills a long‑vacant parcel in the business district and highlighted potential local hiring benefits.
Commissioner (mover) moved to approve the site plan based on staff findings; Clerk Duffy called the roll and recorded unanimous ‘‘yes’’ votes. The approval includes the staff conditions that outstanding fees be remitted and outstanding technical corrections be resolved prior to final plan filing.
