Yahara Materials seeks approval for 13,250 sq ft maintenance shop; planning staff says rezoning will be required

The commission heard a concept review from John Kevin of Yahara Materials for a 13,250-square-foot pre-engineered metal maintenance building at 6139 County Highway K on a 28-acre parcel adjacent to Yaharas headquarters. Kevin said the structure is sized to accommodate large crushing equipment and conveyor systems used for aggregate production; site work to demolish existing farm buildings is complete and an access road will connect to the existing parcel.

Chris Barber of Advanced Building Corporation said the shop will include a 24-foot concrete apron and a small office area; the developer has submitted stormwater and shoreland zoning materials to the county and will work through Westport town planning review concurrently with joint zoning proceedings. Staff described the item as a consultation and noted that rezoning and a certified survey map (CSM) will be required to implement the building.

One commissioner abstained from the discussion; no formal action was taken at the consult stage.

Next steps: Applicant should continue coordination on stormwater and shoreland submittals with county staff and pursue the required rezoning/CSM approvals before returning for formal approval.