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~ (,,0 TUESDAY JANUARY 12. 1982 BacklZro1l11d: In 1944 the City purchased approximately 238 acres of land for the purpose of providing a municipal airport for the area. A small airstrip was constructed and used by privately-owned aircraft for a number of years. In the early 60'S, the City and County govern- ments, recognizing the ne~ for industrial growth in the area, expressed interest in developing the airport property into a planned indwrtrial park. In an effort to provide the improvements and services required in developing the property, assistance was solicited from various sources, including the Virginia Department of Highways, Appalachian Power Company and the N & W Railway. Studies were made by City through its consultant of methods by which water and sewer service could be provided for the park. The Industrial Development Department of the N & W Railway cooperated by preparing a development plan for the park, showing the general location of access roads, rail facilities and subdividing the property into 10 tracts, varying in acreage. This document, dated April 12, 1962, is still considered to be the development plan and has been used as a guide in improving the property. The railroad company further agreed to extend, at its cost, a spur line to provide rail service to the various sites within the park. The Department of Highways and Transportation, at its cost, constructed an industrial access road from Highway 641 to the approximate center of the park, terminating at Continnntal Can Company. An extension of this access road will be required in the future to serve other property within the park. In May, 1962, the City Council agreed to extend water and sewer lines into the park, including the construction of a water storage tank. These facilities have provided the base for development within the area. Policy: The following shall govern the sale, development and use of the property within the Industrial Park. Develooment Plan A plan prepared by the Industrial Development Department of the N & W Railway Company, dated April 4, 1962, showing a general arrangement of plant sites, railroad lead tracks and access roads shall serve as a guide in the overall sale of sites and development of the park. The size and configuration of these sites may be altered by the City Council, depending upon the specific needs and requirements of industries desiring to purchase and develop land within the park. Any alteration in the plan shall include reservations for access roads and utility easements required to provide service to the park. Land Use Restrictions All land shall be limited to use by industries involved in manufacturing