North 20 Brewing Company: Rosemount, MN North 20 Brewing Company is a brewery and tap room (taphouse) located at 12266 Bacardi Avenue in Rosemount, Minnesota. This is an exciting project which has been in the works for some time and the owners were excited to celebrate a groundbreaking event on Sunday, October 3, 2021. The design of the building makes …
Last mile logistics is a hot topic in today’s retail environment. We have seen the decline in the standard retail storefront over the past few years, with many of these storefronts have been replaced by Amazon Prime trucks zipping across the freeways, fulfilling orders placed online for items which used to be purchased at the neighborhood store. So, what do these changes in consumer habits, and therefore changes in supply chain logistics, mean for builders, commercial real estate practitioners, investors, and owner/operators? We offer a definition, considerations, a case study and additional resources to consult for logistics site considerations.
Definition of Last Mile Logistics
So, just what does the term “Last Mile Logistics” mean? According to Business Insider, “In a product’s journey from warehouse to customer doorstep, the ‘last mile’ of delivery is the final step of the process – the point at which the package finally arrives at the buyer’s door.”
E-commerce is driving the demand for these last mile logistic sites, and there doesn’t appear to be an end to the demand in the foreseeable future.
“Businesses have begun to develop new technologies and experimental supply chain models to increase parcel volume, expedite deliveries, and delight customers – all while trying to cut costs.” – Business Insider
E-commerce is growing at a steady rate of 15% per year. Current logistics portfolio for current retail is only 9.6% of the market – there is a lot of room to grow! Enter Industrial Warehousing.
What type of building is ideal?
According to information presented at this year’s 2018 Investment Real Estate Symposium, held on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018, the following building features are ideal, if not necessary, for successful logistics operations:
During this symposium, the current state of the logistics industry was discussed. Currently, the availability of buildings with each of these features, is significantly down. Therefore, rental rates have risen in response to the current supply (or lack thereof). As a result, many logistics companies are turning to new construction to build what is needed for modern delivery systems. “The growing trend is for organizations to build or take advantage of urban warehouse space and have easy access to products for fast delivery,” according to SupplyChain 24/7.com. If new construction is your best solution, as an owner/operator, there are many considerations as you take that next step.
What are the ideal distribution center considerations?
According to AreaDevelopment.com, you need to ask the following questions when considering your next distribution center location:
Each business is unique as are the consumers they serve. As a result, a site that may work for one business, may not for another. As a result, our team created a case study on one site to illustrate the various considerations in the selection of a distribution center site.
The Rosemount Business Park – West site is located at the southeast corner of Highway 3 and County Road 42 in Rosemount, Minnesota. It is situated on the west side of the established business park, which is already home to This is a +/- 35 acre site is zoned BP – Business Park District which allows for office warehouse, warehousing, wholesaling and distribution facilities. Additionally, the site offers the following features which would be of interest to a site selector for a distribution facility:
Transportation
Rail – This site is located on a Progressive (PGR) short line rail line (Class III).
Highway – in addition to being located at the intersection of Hwy 3 and CR-42, the site is located approximately seven (7) miles west of US Highway 52 (which runs north / south between St. Paul and Rochester) and is accessible to Interstate 35 via County Road 46.
Airport – The site is located approximately 15 miles south of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Demographics / Workforce
(Data Source: City of Rosemount, Economic Development, Kim Lindquist, via this LINK)
Businesses can obtain customized training programs with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), a part of the Minnesota State college system.
Approximately 80% of Rosemount’s population of almost 23,000 is in the workforce.
Available housing for a growing workforce is growing at an average rate of 73 new units per year, with ample commercial options (250+) for residents, an excellent education system, and recreational areas.
Utilities
Economic Incentives (via State of Minnesota)
Many economic incentives exist, but you will want to consider which incentives (if any) make sense for your business. Tax Increment Financing (TIF), and Tax Abatement programs exist, but may require a specific number of new hires within an allotted timeframe. As more automation occurs, a company may want to weigh the pros and cons of tapping into these incentives.
Affordable land pricing – currently listed at $3.75/SF, this is an affordable option for a warehouse / distribution center, ideal for cold storage, logistics, and more.
Build-to-Suit (BTS) – This site is currently divisible to a customer’s needs and the owners are offering a build to suit option on this site.
Design/Build – APPRO Development is a trusted resource to assist with all design build scenarios (including working with an owner through city process). Our expert team has been working on projects like this for more than 30 years. A variety of options exist for this site (including dividing the lot).
Learn more about this site at: Rosemount Business Park, Rosemount, MN
As you can see, there are many features of a site to consider. We hope that this example helps you in your search process. If you would like additional information on the site referenced in this Case Study, or links to any of the articles referenced, please see the resources section below, or feel free to contact our team with any additional questions you may have.
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Resources
Rosemount Business Park: Demron Real Estate Facility by APPRO Development, Inc. Rosemount Business Park is the home to a 10,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse facility and completed commercial construction project by APPRO Development, Inc. The building serves as the corporate headquarters for Mittelstaedt Brothers Construction, a residential home builder. Also incorporated into the plan are two tenant lease spaces. …
Land for sale in south metro, MN seems to be on the rise as APPRO Development, Inc. and CERRON Commercial Properties have seen a recent increase in land sales in the past year. This is not only a positive sign for the economy but for developers, land owners, and businesses alike. APPRO and CERRON have the latest information on commercial real estate MN.
In the past year, our group sold a 14.31 acre parcel on the south side of County Road 70 (215th Street West) and Highview Avenue. We also sold a lot in the Creekside Business Park located just off of the north side of County Road 70 (215th Street West) and Humboldt Court and are in the midst of a metal building project on this site for our client, which can be found on our Project Page.
CERRON has additional land listings available in the South Metro, and all indicators suggest now is the time to invest in land. Take a look at the following Land for Sale, to see if these might be a fit for your group:
1. JJT Business Park: This is a great site just off of Hwy 3 and County Road 42 in Rosemount, MN. The 36 acre site includes rail access and is zoned for manufacturing, distribution, office warehouse, and professional office buildings. With just 17 miles to St. Paul and less than 5 miles to Hwy 52, this is an ideal site for a variety of uses.
2. Bank Owned Industrial Land: This site located on the south side of County Road 70 and Highview Avenue, Lakeville, includes 10.14 platted acres with I-2 zoning for general industrial. This is a pad ready site with rail access via spur, outside storage permitted, and near Lakeville Airport.
3. Creekside Business Park: This site located just off County Road 70 on Humboldt Court, has just three three (3) lots remaining. Remaining lots range from 1.46 acres to 1.78 acres with outside storage permitted and great visibility – all located in MN’s second largest industrial park – Airlake Industrial Park, Lakeville, MN.
This is just a sampling of some of our land for sale in South Metro MN, with more land listings available HERE.
If you have commercial property you would like to sell, please contact our team to learn more about what makes CERRON’s commercial property services the best in the industry, in order to get your property sold at the best price in the least amount of time!
