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Universal Forest Products <br /> Ms. Corinne King, Senior Planner June 10, 2015 <br /> San Joaquin County Planning Department <br /> 1810 East Hazleton Avenue <br /> Stockton, CA 95205-6232 <br /> RE: 2015 Site Changes, APN: 00123020,00123003, 00123005, 00123010, 00123021 <br /> UFP Thornton, LLC <br /> 26200 Nowell Road, Thornton, CA <br /> Dear Ms. King: <br /> As we've been discussing, Universal Forest Products is planning to consolidate an existing <br /> operation in Turlock, CA into our Thornton, CA facility. In support of our Site Approval <br /> application, I wanted to provide some additional detail regarding the proposed consolidation. <br /> The move will occur during the operation's"slow season"and will initially add approximately 33 <br /> production employees and 7 administrative employees to the operation in Thornton. The site will <br /> have seasonal employment fluctuations. During the"busy season" (usually between April- <br /> November),the consolidation would add up to 140 production employees (spread over 2 shifts)to <br /> the Thornton operation. Attached is an employee forecast chart for convenient reference. <br /> We've noted in earlier correspondence that the previous owner of the Thornton site was running up <br /> to 150 inbound/outbound trucks per day. After the Turlock consolidation is complete, we expect <br /> around 85 inbound/outbound truck trips per day during the peak season(April—Nov), and 37 <br /> inbound/outbound truck trips per day during the slow season(Dec—March). I've attached a chart <br /> showing current truck shipments along with the predicted shipments post-consolidation. <br /> As part of the consolidation, UFP is planning to make modest site improvements to accommodate <br /> the expanded operation. These improvements include the addition of 4 storage sheds, some yard <br /> maintenance, and modifications to restroom facilities to accommodate the increase in employees. <br /> We're also proposing to convert two buildings from"Warehouse"occupancy to "Manufacturing". <br /> We appreciate your consideration of this application. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> w. <br /> Kevin W. Freeman, P.E., MBA, CEM <br /> Director of Engineering <br /> Corporate Headquarters <br /> 2801 E.Beldine Avenue NE Grand Rapids,MI 49525 Phone(616)364-6161 Fax(616)361-7534 www.ufpi.com <br />