I have found the perfect building for a brewery. If I could just clone it.

I look at lots and lots of buildings to determine if they are suitable for a brewery.
You know the drill. High ceilings, gas service, ample electrical service, ground level doors, not too much office, ADA bathrooms, some parking, an industrial area that is not sketchy, and a city that understands craft breweries.

Well, last week I came upon a building that has all the attributes, without any negatives. 8,000 sq ft, double opposing ground level doors that create a pass through breeze, utilities, only 1,500 sq ft of office, very high ceilings, few center columns, nice industrial park with plenty of parking, reasonable rental rate, a welcoming city.

Can I just clone this building and put it anywhere one of my clients wants to open a craft brewery? It's not asking too much, is it?

The creative/tech office movement has priced many interesting industrial buildings out of the reach of craft brewers. Here is hoping that cities will begin to relax the zoning for craft breweries, so they can locate in light industrial or commercial zones. A craft brewery really does not place any more of a burden on cities as restaurants do. In fact, craft breweries in some respects are less demanding.

Hopefully the client that I am helping will be able to finalize their funding and lock up this building before it is gone.

If you know of anybody who needs help finding space for a brewery in the Los Angeles or Orange County, please let me know.
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