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HEMPEL <br />REAL ESTATE <br />800 LaSalle Avenue, Suite 1250 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55402 <br />retail industrial use and embeds clear safeguards addressing security, traffic, parking, and <br />neighborhood compatibility. <br />Site & Zoning Background <br />• Property: 113,387 SF building on 7.76 acres <br />• Zoning: GB (Gateway Business District) with Round Lake Shoreland Overlay <br />• Current Status: <br />0 Legally nonconforming warehouse use; CUP required for new or expanded <br />warehousing/distribution. <br />0 Historical limit: —10% office / 90% warehouse tied to parking capacity. <br />0 2022 site plan approval (PC 22-007) affirmed industrial use subject to <br />nonconforming restrictions. <br />0 Portal Warehousing operates in z61,000 SF, offering co -warehousing spaces and <br />services to dozens of small and growing businesses. <br />Description of Proposed Use <br />• Nature of Operations: State -licensed wholesale/distribution only (no retail, no on -site <br />sales, no public traffic). <br />• Building Fit: Occupancy of individual suites or demised areas within the existing <br />warehouse footprint. <br />• Employment: Each distributor expected to employ 5-15 staff in logistics, quality control, <br />and compliance roles. <br />• Traffic/Parking: Similar to or less than traditional warehouse uses; no additional burden <br />beyond the approved parking stalls. <br />• Compliance: All tenants will hold valid Minnesota THC distribution licenses and remain <br />subject to state inspection and oversight. <br />Alignment with Gateway Business District Goals <br />The GB District's stated purpose is to foster high -quality business activity compatible with adjacent <br />uses. This use aligns because: <br />• Economic Vitality: Brings stable employment, long-term leases, and a reliable tax base. <br />• Regulated, Professional Tenants: THC distributors are subject to stricter oversight and <br />permitting than typical warehouse users, reducing city risk. <br />• Controlled & Internalized Operations: All activities occur indoors, with no exterior <br />storage, sales, or nuisances. <br />• Compatibility with Existing Uses: Comparable in function and intensity to current tenant <br />(Portal Warehousing) and Portal's subtenants. <br />