From
Chris Hartmann
Title
Proposed amendments to regulations on the production and/or sale of alcoholic beverages intended for on-premise consumption.
Presenter
David Jones, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Staff has received interest from multiple parties regarding craft breweries with on-site production, sale, and consumption. Currently, the City has no avenue to permit a brewery with on-site sales and consumption without subjecting the operator to a 70% requirement for food sales. Some craft breweries have food sales or a “bring your own” policy but it is not necessarily typical.
This item is an effort to facilitate the market demand for craft breweries and distilleries, particularly in the downtown area, and to take advantage of Grand Prairie’s logistical advantages in the DFW metroplex. Regulations allowing craft alcohol production, sale, and consumption should encourage operators that fit the profile of a craft brewery or distillery, with unique design and sense of place, high regard for craft and quality, and appropriate atmosphere that produces a regional attraction.
On site sale of alcohol should be largely restricted to alcohol produced on site, with a maximum of 30% of sales coming from alcohol produced off-site. A requirement that minimum number of gallons be produced annually, such as 300 barrels, would be put in place to establish the brewery as an allowed primary use on a Certificate of Occupancy. Food may or may not be served. The craft production and sales use would be allowed by right in the downtown study area, but several scenarios may trigger a Specific Use Permit.
- If the physical size of the production, sales, or consumption areas exceed a certain threshold or if an outdoor patio area is requested;
- If additional uses are requested, such as live entertainment or event space;
- If more than 30% of sales come from alcohol produced off-site;
- If the operator plans any operation which requ...
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