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FOR USE AS A FOOD DISTRIBUTION FACILITY INCLUDING A DRY WAREHOUSE, REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE, ACCESSORY OFFICES AND LOADING BAYS (BUILDING A) AND AN ACCESSORY TRUCK MAINTENANCE FACILITY INCLUDING AUTO REPAIR, BODY AND FENDER WORK (NO SPRAY PAINTING) FOR ACCESSORY VEHICLES ONLY (BUILDING B) AND FOR THE CREATION OF A TOTAL OF 649 PARKING SPACES. 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