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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.