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Lacombe Council Gives the Go-ahead to Blindman Brewing Taproom Expansion

Lacombe Council Monday approved a site-specific exception to the Land Use Bylaw to allow for a proposed microbrewery taproom expansion at Blindman Brewing.
“Council listened to and carefully considered viewpoints on all sides of this issue, and we are confident that we have struck the right balance between development standards and a promoting a positive business climate,” said Mayor Grant Creasey. “With this expansion, we wish the applicants continued success in their business operations.”
The proposed expansion consists of the use of the existing mezzanine above the taproom, and an exterior patio balcony. To accommodate these additions, two stairwells are required. One is proposed inside of the building, while the other connects the upper patio to the south parking lot in the event of an emergency.
Those parked at the front of the property have direct access to their vehicles; however, anyone parked at the rear of the property will be required to walk around the glycol chiller and CO2 tank using the public road right-of-way as the equipment abuts the west side property boundary. Council has granted a 100 per cent side yard variance, which requires the applicants to enter into a License to Occupy to provide a sidewalk for pedestrian access from the rear parking lot to the front of the building.
“Normally, City administration would require the rear yard to be hard-surfaced with parking barriers and identified parking spaces,” said Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Goudy. “Given the current locations zoning, we are waiving these requirements. We believe that future industrial tenants would be unlikely to benefit from a large paved lot.”
A microbrewery and a distillery will now exclusively occupy this building.
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