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Applicant seeks security fencing and guard shacks at Apaca Logistics Parkway site; fire and public‑works questions on access and materials
Summary
An industrial site at 64661 Apaca Logistics Parkway proposed two guard shacks, electric gates, and 8‑foot chain‑link fencing with barbed wire around a 1.2 million sq ft building; staff discussed gate access for emergency services, Knox padlock compatibility, driveway throat widening and a security exemption for barbed wire.
The project's applicant described security upgrades at 64661 Apaca Logistics Parkway — including two guard shacks with electric gates, manual gates on opposite sides, and an 8‑foot carbonized chain‑link fence topped with barbed wire — during the July 23 Development Review Committee meeting. "The building is approximately 1,200,000 square feet. Proposed fence will be 8 feet tall, made of carbonized chain link and topped with barbed wire," said Mike McKinley (as recorded on the plan summary). The applicant, identifying himself as Hunter Mark McKinleyhorn, said the contractor had already pulled a permit to install fencing and that guard shacks would be located at the northwest and southwest corners with associated utilities and electric gates. Fire department staff confirmed use of Knox‑type lock boxes for manual gates so emergency responders can access the site; Fire said a consistent Knox standard was acceptable so city personnel and emergency responders can unlock gates without interfering with private locks. The applicant asked whether the two existing driveways could be widened from a 30‑foot throat to 50 feet for safer turning movements; Public Works said it would review privately owned driveway changes and asked for a sketch to evaluate the proposed widening. Planning staff and code enforcement noted that barbed wire and galvanized or carbonized chain link may require a security exemption (a "security exemption plan" letter) to justify the material choice under city code; a staff member said carbonized material is not a permitted permanent finish and that the applicant must seek the city's approval for barbed wire. The applicant said he would obtain the permit details and submit a security exemption justification to staff. Questions about whether guards would be armed or on site 24 hours were not answered at the meeting; the applicant said he would confirm staffing and email the committee.
