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Description:CONDITIONAL USE ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT (C(a)) for a temporary interim commercial mass timber ("CMT") lumber mill located on land zoned as commercial forest 80 (CF 80). The interim CMT mill will operate as a small scale lumber mill with forest product processing on a repurposed gravel mine site, with accessory office, storage, and parking. The interim CMT mill will establish proof of concept for using CMT modules for mid rise and high rise construction, refine design and production techniques, and allow assembly of construction modules for a demonstration project to establish market position. The interim proposal will use the existing 3,500 square foot building, the existing on site 640 square foot office, and include a new separate tent structure up to 7,500 square feet located on top of the existing impervious surface. The noise generated will be minimal such as typical traffic noise levels of trucks and up to 20 employees, entering and exiting the site, during the hours of 7 AM to 7 PM. There is no smoke generated on site, a dust collection system will control sawdust, there are no fumes or odors anticipated, and there will be no vibrations of equipment outside of the workspace. Most operations will occur inside the existing buildings. There are no critical areas located on site and the parcel is surrounded by forestry and mining operations. This project is categorically exempt from SEPA for minor new construction of equal to or less than 12,000 square feet and fewer than 40 parking spaces under Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 197 11 800(1)(a)(i) through (iv) and Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.40.750(1)(d) that identifies the size thresholds. |
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