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I I I I :1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I REQUEST FOR By: CASE SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN EXPANSION TO BJORKLUND READY MIX Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Craig Bjorklund~ of Bjorklund Ready Mix has applied for site plan review for a 3,300 square foot expansion to hisifacility at 6100 Industry Avenue N.W. The expansion will partially enclose the cement tower ~nd provide indoor space for boiler equipment and rock and sand storage. Approximately ~0 feet of the cement tower will continue to project above the roof line of the expanded stmctar~ e. The following items are enclosed: a) b) c) d) e) f) Site location map ~eliminary building elevations and floor plan Letters of support and comrrfitment from Bjorklund Ready Mix, Julian Johnson ~_ onsrruction and Communicor City Staff review letter dated October 12, 1995 I~raft of Planning Commission meeting minutes dated October 17, 1995 ~oposed development permit Noti fi ca tion: Site plans are ngt required to be subjected to a public hearing. Mr. Bjorklund has informed his neighbors, Communicor and Julian Johnson Construction, of his expansion plans. Observations; Enclosure of the ready mix facility is crucial to Bjorklund's ability to operate efficiently over the winter months. ! To accomplish the construction project requires them to submit and obtain City approval of a site plan. When reviewing expansions of existing facilities, the City also has the opportunity to ~require that any deficiency in site improvements be brought into compliance with current zoning codes. However, in this case there are some extenuating circumstances which deserve some consideration that have delay~xl the development of the site plan for Bjorklunds. Bjorklund's found it necessary to expand the~ outdoor operations on their site, which required the removal of mature oak trees along the west~property line. The City approached Bjorklund's with a proposal for a property exchange in order to save the tree line as a buffer between the existing heavy industrial uses and the light industrialI development occurring in Business Park 95 and still give Bjorklund's room to expand. In addition, Bjorklund's found that it would also be necessary to acquire about 1/2 acre from their neighbor, Julian Johnson Construction, to accommodate their future growth plans. All of these prope~y exchanges and acquisitions have been agreed to in addition to the fact that the City would be Xesponsible for the certificate of survey. That certificate of survey has not been prepared and ~e location and dimensions of property lines is crucial to preparation of a site plan.