During a recent planning commission meeting, discussions centered on a proposed plastics manufacturing facility spanning 100,000 square feet. The project, presented by John Aberle of Progressive Companies on behalf of Profile Films, seeks to modify several zoning requirements, including an increase in building height, a reduction in transparency, and the placement of the loading area in the front yard.

The commission reviewed the transparency requirements, which mandate a minimum of 20% transparency on the street-facing sides of the building. Given that the property is located at a corner, both the west and south facades are subject to these regulations. Questions arose regarding the control of the drive on the east side of the property, with uncertainty about whether it is a public street or part of the applicant's property.

The planning commission is tasked with considering the nature of the use alongside the applicant's requests, which could significantly impact the local industrial landscape. Further discussions and evaluations are expected as the commission deliberates on the proposal's implications for the community.