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Commission hears presentation on 'Berlin Flex Center' — special permit likely required
Summary
Commission staff described the Berlin Flex Center, a proposed flexible light‑industrial facility (about 9,600 sq ft) intended for multiple small tenants; staff said zoning will require a special permit and recommended a local review of code compliance.
Staff presented the Berlin Flex Center proposal and said the facility is designed to provide flexible, leasable light‑industrial spaces for small contractors and machine shops that currently lack affordable space. The Director noted it is in an industrial zone but differs from prior uses and will require a special permit; she described the building as roughly 9,600 square feet with 24/7 access and tenant code restrictions to prevent hazardous uses.
Commissioners expressed general support for the concept but emphasized that any proposal will need to meet zoning and special‑permit conditions. As the Director put it in the packet explanation, the project is “called the Berlin Flex Center” and will include a special permit review so zoning staff can “tweak it if they need to.” The Commission asked staff to track the formal application and noted that the project may be beneficial for growing small manufacturers in the industrial zone.
