AÂ rezoning proposal to build a microbrewery near Ironwood Plaza passed unanimously through Richmond city council Monday evening.
Pending a successful rezoning application, the 11,000 square-foot brewing facility, planned by Fuggles and Warlock Craftworks Ltd., will be housed in an industrial warehouse on Horseshoe Way.
Also, pending approval from the provincial liquor board, Fuggles plans to operate an on-site store, a tasting lounge, a tour area and an outdoor picnic spot.
However, the facility must overcome various regulatory hurdles. For instance, to have a lounge associated with a manufacturing licence, 80 per cent of the product sold would need to be brewed on site.
Council’s endorsement of the proposal means the rezoning application will go to public consultation, as well as a public hearing.
The Fuggles brewery would be situated next door to a medical marijuana research lab.
