SAN FRANCISCO-Concrete manufacturer RMC must move out of its Mission Bay location, despite 10 years remaining on its lease and a long history on the site.

RMC has been at its 3rd and Mariposa location for nearly 30 years, but Catellus Development’s plan for Mission Bay’s mini-city design concept doesn’t include heavy industry. It does include 6,000 residential units, five million sf of commercial space and the requisite public facilities, including a new University of California campus and 45 acres of parks.

RMC has been searching for a new space, and has proposed building a new plant at Pier 80. With the location’s water access, the company could easily get the raw material needed for concrete. The site is ideal for the company, as it has rail access and is ready for construction. Additionally, it is close to a lot of construction, which is important for the concrete business, which must move the concrete quickly or it will perish.

However, residents and city officials have rallied against the proposed development, saying that the project doesn’t fit into the neighborhood, and may hinder commercial development. In addition, they feel that there are potential health risks in operating a concrete plant in the area.

The plant has proposed an environmentally friendly building and operating plan, and has offered to build a landscaped building that will fit into the area. Port administrators have not made a decision on the proposal, but have recommended that RMC explore other port areas, such as Port 92 or 94, which are more secluded locations.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

 

GlobeSt Net Lease Spring 2023Event

This conference brings together the industry's most influential & knowledgeable real estate executives from the net lease sector.

Get More Information
 

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2023 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.