7 Brew Proposed in Broomfield, CO: 1275 State Highway 7 Drive-Thru Plan, What We Know
A 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop has been proposed at 1275 State Highway 7 in Broomfield, Colorado. According to the City of Broomfield’s project page, published October 29, 2026, the developer filed a formal application on October 21 for two small buildings and two drive-thru lanes on about 1.11 acres, and the plan is now in city review. It has not been approved, no hearing date is published, and there is no opening date. Here is what the city’s record says, the parking question staff flagged, how the approval process works, and how to follow it.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Broomfield, CO
Based on the City of Broomfield’s development proposal page for “7-Brew Coffee Shop.”
Quick answer: The City of Broomfield lists a “7-Brew Coffee Shop” drive-through proposal at 1275 State Highway 7. The applicant is Forza Development. The plan has two buildings (250 and 530 square feet), two drive-thru lanes and nine parking spaces on about 1.11 acres. It completed concept review on May 21, 2026, and a formal application was submitted October 21, 2026. No approvals have been made, and the city page gives no opening date, cost or hearing date.
What the City’s Project Page Says
| Item | Detail from the city’s page |
|---|---|
| Project | 7-Brew Coffee Shop, a drive-through coffee shop |
| Address | 1275 State Highway 7, Broomfield, CO (Highlands Filing No. 1 Replat F, Lot 3) |
| Future lot | Lot 1 of Highlands Filing No. 1 Replat I, which is under review as a Final Plat |
| Applicant | Forza Development (owner not listed) |
| Buildings | Two: 250 sq ft and 530 sq ft (780 sq ft in total) |
| Drive-thru lanes | Two |
| Site size | About 1.11 acres |
| Zoning | Highlands PUD |
| Comprehensive Plan | Commercial, which staff says the concept is consistent with |
| Parking | 9 spaces proposed; the CO 7 Parking Reduction Area maximum is 5 |
| Access | One access point off the private drive to the north |
| Pedestrian access | A public access easement on the east side connects to State Highway 7 and Mariposa Street sidewalks |
| Design | Follows the franchise’s prototypical design |
| Cost, opening date, hours | Not on the city page |
Location of the proposed 7 Brew drive-thru at 1275 State Highway 7, Broomfield, Colorado.
The Parking Issue Staff Flagged
The city lists one key issue: the plan’s nine parking spaces exceed the maximum of five allowed in the CO 7 Parking Reduction Area under the Broomfield Municipal Code. The applicant’s stated reason is employee and operational needs, and it wants all traffic and parking handled on site. A deviation allowing nine spaces instead of five has been requested. The city’s page does not say how staff will recommend on that request.
Where It Sits: Neighbors and Access
| Direction | Neighbor |
|---|---|
| North | Vacant lot |
| East | Boulder Orthopedics |
| West, across Mariposa Street | Starbucks |
| South, across State Highway 7 | Vacant land in the North Park PUD |
A Take 5 Oil Change is planned on the neighboring Lot 2 by a separate entity, according to the city’s page. Trees and shrubs would line each property line, with a landscape buffer between the drive-thru and the Mariposa Avenue sidewalk, and plantings must meet Broomfield’s landscape code. The page describes the drive-thru loop as on the west side in one place and the east side in another, so check the site plan before relying on either. Open 1275 State Highway 7 in Google Maps
Timeline So Far
| Date | Step | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Concept review period concluded | Done |
| Before Oct 2026 | Neighborhood meeting | Done (no date on the page) |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Formal development application submitted | Done |
| Now | Urban Renewal Area Site Plan and Site Development Plan under referral agency review | In progress |
| Not scheduled | Land Use Review Commission (LURC) hearing | No date published |
| Not scheduled | City Council hearing, only if the item is called up within two weeks of the LURC hearing | Not scheduled |
| Not announced | Construction and opening | Not announced yet |
The city page was published October 29, 2026, and says no council or planning decisions have been made yet.
How the Approval Process Works
- Referral review. Staff and referral agencies review the site plan and site development plan first.
- LURC hearing. The city page says the Land Use Review Commission recommends approval or denial. The commission’s page says it normally meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 PM at 1 DesCombes Drive. No date has been published for this item, and city agendas are subject to change.
- Council call-up. City Council only hears the item if it is called up within two weeks of the LURC hearing.
- Public notice. Notices go to property owners within 1,000 feet, with signs posted on site and a notice in the Broomfield Enterprise.
How to Follow or Comment
The city page lists Alex Bradshaw, Senior Planner, at (303) 464-5668 as the project contact. Check the City of Broomfield’s Land Use Review Commission page and its Agenda Center for the hearing date, and read the city’s 7-Brew Coffee project page for the documents. We will update this page when a hearing date is published.
7 Brew in Colorado Today
Reports show 7 Brew already has stands in Colorado, though we have not found a current official list for the state:
- Colorado Springs. The Gazette reported on July 30, 2026 that a second Colorado Springs stand, at 26th Street and U.S. 24, opened in mid-July, joining the stand at 3806 Maizeland Road. The same report named Castle Rock as the next store slated to open.
- Firestone. WhatNow reported in October 2024 that a stand was being built at the northeast corner of I-25 Frontage Road and Firestone Boulevard, and that other Colorado stands were in Alamosa, Colorado Springs and Montrose.
- Denver metro plans. In May 2023, BusinessDen reported that a Freddy’s Frozen Custard franchise group planned 31 7 Brew stands in the Denver area over five years. We could not confirm whether that group is involved in the Broomfield proposal, and the city page names Forza Development as the applicant.
What We Do Not Know
- Whether the city will approve the plan, and when the LURC hearing is.
- An opening date, construction start, cost or hours.
- Who will operate the stand. The applicant is a developer, and no franchisee is named.
- The owner of the land. The city page does not list one.
- Whether the parking deviation will be granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 Brew coming to Broomfield, CO?
A 7 Brew drive-thru has been proposed at 1275 State Highway 7. A formal application was submitted on October 21, 2026, and it is under city review. It has not been approved.
Where would the Broomfield 7 Brew be?
1275 State Highway 7, Broomfield, CO, in the Highlands development near Mariposa Street, with a Starbucks across Mariposa Street to the west.
When will the Broomfield 7 Brew open?
No opening date has been announced. The plan still needs to complete city review.
Who is the applicant?
Forza Development, according to the City of Broomfield’s project page. The page does not name the owner or an operator.
How big would the stand be?
The plan shows two buildings of 250 and 530 square feet, 780 square feet in total, on about 1.11 acres, with two drive-thru lanes.
What is the parking issue?
The plan proposes nine spaces, but the maximum in the CO 7 Parking Reduction Area is five. The applicant has asked for a deviation.
What approvals are still needed?
Referral agency review, then a Land Use Review Commission hearing, with a City Council hearing only if the item is called up within two weeks.
Can residents comment?
Notices go to property owners within 1,000 feet, with on-site signs and a notice in the Broomfield Enterprise. The city page lists a senior planner as the project contact.
Is there a 7 Brew near Broomfield now?
We have not confirmed one from an official source. Reports show Colorado stands in Firestone, Colorado Springs, Alamosa and Montrose. Check 7 Brew’s store locator for current locations.
Will the Broomfield stand be drive-thru only?
The city page describes a drive-through coffee shop. 7 Brew stands are drive-thru only with no indoor seating.
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