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Public Hearing. Ordinance No. 17-02 Amending Title 17 Zoning of the Valdez Municipal Code related to Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries.
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SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Von Bargen, CED Director
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Public Hearing.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
For the past couple of years individuals in Valdez have expressed an interest in opening breweries in the community. Despite having had one in Old Town, New Town has yet to be home to any commercial "adult beverage" developer. Late last fall the City received an application for a brewery through the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC Board). Applications are required to get approval from the local municipality. The Council approved the application pending amendments to the zoning code. Currently breweries are not allowed in any zoning district.
The attached draft ordinance amends Title 17 (Zoning) of the of the Valdez Municipal Code to allow Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries and Brew Pubs as permitted uses in the Central Business and General Commercial Zoning Districts. It also provides for Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries in the Light Industrial Zoning Districts, also as permitted uses. The definitions of these four types of facilities are included in the definitions section of the zoning code by adopting, by reference, the existing State definitions. The definitions and descriptions of all four facilities are outlined below in this agenda statement.
This is a public hearing, designed to take input from the public on this matter. The three zoning districts contemplated for change encompass significant area around the community. Notice had to be sent to everyone owning property within a 300-foot radius of the zoning districts. The mailing was sent to more than 500 commercial and residential property owners.
Please see the State definitions below. The City is not recommending any changes or additions...
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