Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

involves the development of 30 acres, while a master plan will guide the plans for the remaining land. “Along with that, across the road to the west, we’re developing another 28-acre industrial park for half an acre to acre size lots for smaller trade businesses or unique commercial startup type businesses,” he adds. “What we find is that a lot of our larger industries were birthed from a small business. So, we want to make sure that we provide the right type of environment to where they can get started.” He shares some of the diverse small businesses in the park, including a CNC shop specializing in custom work for local businesses and farmers. Another unique addition is “The Pet Parlor,” a dog kennel and daycare facility. He acknowledges that although this is unconventional for an industrial park, it is an ideal location.“A dog kennel or dog daycare really doesn’t fit a commercial area because dogs make noise. And if they’re going to be boarding dogs and giving dog 194 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01