Packet - 9-27-17 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

3.a. Conditional Use Permit PC 17-10 1011 East Park Industrial Drive and 6425 Maple Avenue Proposal for the manufacturing of sporting firearms with offices and storage and Industrial Commercial District Ms. Moran provided a brief description of the proposed project and stated that the public hearing notice requirements have been met. She indicated the Findings-of-Fact required for Condition Use Permit consideration. She stated that this is not the final step in the review process, and Plan Commission will forward their recommendation to City Council. Mr. Lai explained the proposal and showed slides of the site and surrounding properties. The proposal was for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the manufacturing of sporting firearms with offices and storage and assembly areas to occupy a portion of existing space at the Universal Sewing Supply campus in the Cunningham Business Park area trial Commercial District. David Samuels, one of the applicants, provided a background of the proposed project as well as his personal background and experience. He stated that Universal Sewing Supply has been in its current location for 40 years with 48 employees. The proposed conditional use to allow the manufacturing of sporting firearms, along with office, storage, and assembly areas, would occupy existing space within the Universal Sewing Supply campus. Hendrix and Hunter, the company of the proposed project, will manufacture pump action rifles with the intent of selling to collectors for a retail price of approximately $2,500. They anticipate producing about 100 cases over the next 18 months. Scot Towner, also an applicant as well as the designer and engineer of Hendrix and Hunter, presented slides that described the typology and quality of firearms the proposed company intended to produce. He stated that their target market includes collectors and enthusiasts, noting the high quality of the product such as hand-finishes and assembly. Mr. Towner further described the products as intended as an art or collectible item versus tactical or security use. Hendrix and Hunter must obtain a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in which there are specific security measures that must be followed. Mr. Towner stated that the facility has multiple levels of security, including 24/7 off-site monitored cameras. There is good police presence near the facility and access must be given in order to obtain entry. There are no exterior perspectives that allow a view of the interior, and little to no foot traffic is expected since there will not be a retail component at this location. There will also be no on-site testing of the products and no ammunition will be kept at the facility. Mr. Towner further noted that this would be a small business with between five and ten employees. Employees will have the skills of a machinist, artist, or technical background, and they would like to produce 100 rifles within about 18 months which would help the business to determine the market for the product. Questions / Comments / Discussion by Plan Commission: - stated that a number of the rifles are bought with the intention to live in a gun safe or cupboard as an exhibit; however, the rifle is a licensed and regulate firearm with applications tğŭĻ Ћ ƚŅ ЊЊ