Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan

Port of Kalama Comprehensive Plan 

June 1, 2015 

 

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2.2.3 

Property for Future:  Evaluate and acquire other properties that have the 

potential for near and/or long term economic development, recreational or 

environmental benefits. 

Focus Area 3:   Property Development and Redevelopment 

Strategy 3.1: 

Develop  property  holdings  east  of  I-5  at  Exit  32  as  a  mixed  use  business/light 

industrial/recreational park. 

3.1.1 

Master Planning & Entitlements:  Complete master planning and entitlement 

process for project area. 

3.1.2 

Construction of Infrastructure:  Develop the necessary utilities, roads and other 

infrastructure to make sites shovel ready. 

3.1.3 

Building Site Development:  Fill and grade as needed to prepare sites for 

construction of buildings. 

3.1.4 

Construction of Buildings:  Construct light industrial flex and other commercial 

buildings as the market will bear. 

3.1.5 

Private Partnerships:  Evaluate, and as appropriate, work with private 

developers on tourism vs. commercial potential of properties. 

3.1.6 

Interim Use:  Lease property not immediately being developed to farmers as a 

means for maintaining property. 

3.1.7 

Relocation of Kress Field/Fairgrounds:  Construct Haydu Park and relocate 

fairgrounds to the new facility. 

3.1.8 

Wetland Advanced Mitigation:  Evaluate opportunities for developing an 

advanced mitigation program. 

3.1.9 

Haydu Park Buildings:  Add buildings at Haydu Park, such as restrooms, 

concessions and entertainment. 

3.1.10  Haydu Park Playground:  Add children’s playground and equipment to 

Haydu Park. 

Strategy 3.2: 

Continue development of the North Port Marine Industrial site. 

3.2.1 

Planning and Entitlements:  Acquire and maintain permits that allow for 

development of dock expansion and infrastructure development. 

3.2.2 

Develop Water Supply:  Design and construct wells using existing Port water 

rights for industrial process water.  Also design and construct distribution and 

storage facilities, with consideration to fire flow and irrigation. 

3.2.3 

New Steelscape Buildings:  Steelscape volume necessitates additional steel coil 

storage and paint warehouse space.  

3.2.4 

Lights:  Re-lighting North Port Yard. 

3.2.5 

Construct Infrastructure:  Build roads, utilities and other infrastructure to serve 

the site.   

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3.2.6 

Cargo Handling Facilities:  Construct rail loop for potential clients. Footprint 

has been agreed on and the design portion is under way.  This strategy will be 

on hold, pending the outcome of 3.2.7 on the North Port property.  

3.2.7 

Northwest Innovation Works:  Permit and construct methanol production 

facility. 

3.2.8 

Second North Port Dock:  Permit and construct second dock at North Port. 

Strategy 3.3: 

Continue development of the Kalama River Industrial Park. 

3.3.1 

Planning and Entitlements:  Acquire and maintain permits that allow for 

development of infrastructure and buildings. 

3.3.2 

Construct Buildings:  Build multipurpose buildings for tenants. 

3.3.3 

Infrastructure:  Develop rail, utilities, roads and other infrastructure as needed 

to serve the site. 

3.3.4 

Lights:  Replace Kalama River Industrial Park lighting with energy-efficient 

lights. 

3.3.5 

Security:  Evaluate and upgrade security camera system. 

3.3.6 

Electrical Redundancy:  Work with the Cowlitz Public Utilities District to 

install electrical redundancy. 

3.3.7 

Utilities:  Seek partnership opportunities to improve utilities capacity for 

tenants. 

3.3.8 

Stormwater:  Evaluate and revise stormwater handling as necessary. 

Strategy 3.4: 

Continue  to  improve  infrastructure  in  central  Port  area  and  evaluate  opportunities  for 

redevelopment of the site. 

3.4.1 

Upgraded Utilities:  As utilities require replacement, upgrade facilities to 

enable future development. 

3.4.2 

Re-development Opportunities:  Should one of the Port's major tenants leave, 

Port will evaluate opportunities for re-development of the area. 

3.4.3 

Turnaround Area:  Pave pull off area south of gas station to minimize debris 

tracked on to the road. 

3.4.4 

Oaks/Hendrickson Interchange:  The Oaks/Hendrickson Streets interchange is 

in need of upgrade due to the access issues trailers create for other traffic.  

Partner with the City of Kalama to develop and implement solutions.  

3.4.5 

Flood Plain Designation:  Evaluate and implement options to address property 

designated in the floodplain. 

Strategy 3.5: 

Improve infrastructure in South Port Area. 

3.5.1 

Extend Sewer Line:  Extend sanitary sewer line to South Port properties. 

3.5.2 

Upgrade Water Line:  Replace existing aged South Port water line and partner 

with the City of Kalama to loop the water line at Todd Road exit for improved 

reliability and fire flow. 

 

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