Public Hearing: Adoption of an Addendum to a Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP) and Action on the Architectural Review (PLN25-00093) for the Construction of an Approximately 145,000 Square Foot Industrial Building with Associated Site Improvements including a Surface Parking Lot and Landscaping Located at 3000 Bowers Avenue.

This item involves the adoption of an addendum to a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP), along with approval of an Architectural Review (PLN25-00093) for the construction of a 145,000 square foot industrial building at 3000 Bowers Avenue. The project includes site improvements, a surface parking lot, and landscaping.

Key Provisions:

• Project Scope: Construction of a new industrial facility on a 313,348 square foot lot. The building will reach a height of 47 feet 6 inches.
• Mitigation Requirements: The applicant must adhere to the MMRP, which includes pre-construction surveys for nesting birds, mandatory tribal cultural resource sensitivity training, and the implementation of a Site Management Plan (SMP) to address soil and groundwater contamination, specifically targeting pesticide and naphthalene-impacted areas.
• Financial Obligations: The project is subject to an affordable housing impact fee, estimated at $2,203,383.96 (based on $15.24 per square foot for the total 144,579 square feet), payable prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
• Transportation Demand Management (TDM): The owner must implement a TDM program to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 25% per the City’s 2022 Climate Action Plan.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The developer is required to widen the exit-only driveway on Oakmead Village Court to 14 feet, install ADA-compliant curb ramps, and perform full street reconstruction for the project frontage on Oakmead Village Court.

Enforcement:

• The permit expires on April 16, 2026, if not utilized.
• The project must comply with the 2022 Reach Code (Ordinance No. 2034) regarding all-electric construction and EV charging requirements.
• Failure to comply with the MMRP or conditions of approval may result in the revocation of the permit or withholding of occupancy certificates.