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Barnett Kia Narrative July 22, 2024 Page 2 of 3 Brief Project Description Barnett Properties proposes to construct a new partial two story 38-40,000 SF automotive dealership facility for its Kia dealership at 3610 Highway 61. The existing facility will remain operational during construction of the new dealership. Once the new building is complete the business will move into the new building. The old dealership building will then be demolished, and the balance of site work will be completed. Barnett Kia has been offered significant financial incentives from Kia to begin construction in 2024 and complete it before the end of 2025. Currently Barnett Kia is a legal non-conforming use. Barnett prefers to have the Gem Lake zoning code amended to construct the new building as a legal conforming use as opposed to proceeding under non-conforming status. The project offers significant benefits for the city. The more than 55-year-old existing building will be replaced by a new state-of-the-art facility with a corresponding increase in the tax base. The site will be reconfigured for modern storm water management including reducing the impervious surface from about 98% to 80%. Landscaping will be added along with modern well controlled LED site lighting. Zoning Requests Barnett is requesting approvals for this project including: 1. Proposed zoning amendment permitting Automotive Dealership in the Gateway NC District 2. A zoning compliance review based on the amended zoning. 3. Approval of a common lot line adjustment between 3610 and 3700 Highway 61 Scheduling Barnett plans to solicit construction bids in September of 2024 for a construction start as soon as October. Occupancy of the new dealership building would be expected by November 15, 2025. The demolition of the old dealership and completion of the site work would then be in the fall of 2025.