Staff: accessory office at proposed lumber mill could be allowed under industrial code

During a staff training scenario, Rachel described a hypothetical application for a new lumber mill in the industrial zone that would include an office for employees. She relayed staff's position that "lumber mills are classified as general manufacturing and production" and cited local code language indicating that "offices are an allowable accessory use for general manufacturing and production uses," supporting a conclusion that the office could be allowed on the site.

The example was presented to show how commissioners should record and evaluate opposing comments and staff findings in the deliberations matrix. Rachel said the matrix helps the commission decide whether a proposed use is allowed under the local development code and whether to approve or deny a permit based on the code criteria.