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Council approves conditional use for Forest Packaging at 1450 Bowes Road
Summary
Council granted conditional-use approval for Forest Packaging to occupy a vacant 113,000-square-foot light-industrial building at 1450 Bowes Road, a move staff said could bring 44–60 jobs; the approval was unanimous and subject to conditions in the staff packet.
Staff presented petition 16-26 seeking approval to establish a corrugated box manufacturing facility operated by Forest Packaging within an existing 113,000-square-foot building at 1450 Bowes Road. Planning and zoning staff recommended approval subject to conditions in the council packet.
The proposal would repurpose a building constructed in 1998 and last occupied by a snack-food manufacturer. The applicant told the council Forest Packaging would occupy the building and employ between 44 and 60 people. No exterior building changes were proposed; site adjustments were limited to a refuse collection area and concrete pad for access.
Council approved the conditional use 9–0. Staff said major interior renovations would be required and that signage and exterior changes would be subject to sign regulations and zoning compliance.
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