AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST FOR JOHNSON TECHNOLOGY PARK III TO DEVELOP A 52,994 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING FOR MANUFACTURING WITH AN ADDITIONAL 6,691 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE TO BE GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JOHNSON ROAD, EAST SIDE OF STATE ROAD 7, WEST OF LYONS ROAD. (QUASI-JUDICIAL) (PUBLIC HEARING)
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BACKGROUND:
The applicant, Mike Gai, Sun-Tech Engineering, Inc., as agent on behalf of the owner, Elite Aluminum Corporation, is requesting site plan approval to construct 52,994+/- square feet of industrial and 6,691+/- square feet of office building space in the Johnson Road Commerce Park Planned Commerce District (PCD).
The subject property, part of the Johnson Road Commerce Park PCD, is generally located on the north side of Johnson Road and east of State Road 7 (US 441). Currently located within the PCD are the City Utilities and Engineering (U&E) Department Administrative Offices and Water Tank Facility and two industrial/office buildings for manufacturing of fold-out temporary structures, known as "FORTS."
DISCUSSION:
As currently proposed, the new FORTS building will provide 52,994+/- square feet of industrial space on the ground floor with high interior space and dock high truck access typical of industrial uses. In addition, a 6,691+/- square foot second floor mezzanine is also proposed. This expansion to the FORTS operation will complete construction of all vacant parcels within the PCD.
The building, proposed at the southeast corner of the PCD, is bounded by the City's U&E facility on the north, Johnson Road on the south, the Longpine Greenway connection along NW 51st Terrace to the east, and the Emmanuel Baptist Church to the west. Elevations will maintain a consistent style, theme, and color palette with other existing FORTS buildings within the PCD. Access from Johnson Road and NW 51st Terrace will remain as currently provided, and a sidewalk connection will be installed to the adjace...
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