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HOGL4ND'S -=' <br /> ® 0 . -� �“ <br /> HOGLAND TRANSFER COMPANY, INC. <br /> December 14, 2012 <br /> City of Everett <br /> Planning Department <br /> 2930 Wetmore, Suite 8A <br /> Everett, WA 98201 <br /> My name is Steve Holtgeerts, and members of my family have operated Hogland Transfer <br /> Company here in Everett since it was founded in 1933. I am writing in support of the <br /> Central Waterfront Redevelopment Plan that will be the subject of a Public Hearing on <br /> Wednesday, December 19th, 2012. We are a local trucking company that provides family <br /> wage jobs for approximately 65 employees, with an annual payroll around$5.5 million. <br /> Our business, like many others, was significantly impacted with the closure of the <br /> Kimberly-Clark facility earlier this year, and we feel that the plan under consideration <br /> provides a good opportunity for future economic development that could provide <br /> opportunities for our services. <br /> We feel it is imperative that the site retain the current M2 zoning, and at least half of the <br /> site remain Water Dependant Industrial, as that property is the last remaining site in <br /> Everett that could offer deep water access. Allowing Non-Water Dependant Industrial on <br /> a portion of the site also makes sense, as that may provide an opportunity for a greater <br /> number of jobs. <br /> Also, as the Trucking Industry representative on the Washington State Freight Mobility <br /> Strategic Investment Board, I am familiar with a project that we approved funding for <br /> during the 2013-2015 biennium that would provide improved truck access between 1-5 <br /> and the port area. This funding requires approval from the State Legislature, and I am <br /> concerned that reduced truck traffic as a result of the Kimberly-Clark closure might <br /> jeopardize the chances to secure the funding unless the redevelopment plans include the <br /> likelihood of similar volumes of truck traffic. <br /> Thank you for considering our views and support of this project. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Steve Holtgeerts <br /> President <br /> 6605 Hardeson Road, Suite 101 Everett, WA 98203 <br /> Everett (425) 407-1011 Seattle: (206) 624-3000 Fax (206) 624-3297 <br />