9.1 SR 04-19-2021Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
9.1
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Work Session
April 19, 2021
Zack Carlton, Planning Manager
Item Description
Reviewed by
Concept Review: Mini -Storage — 10688 171 st
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Ave NE
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Review the conceptual plans and provide the applicant with informal, non -binding, feedback.
Background/Discussion
The subject site is located across Twin Lakes Road from the Northstar station and near the Pullman Place assisted
living facility. The property is zoned PUD and does not currently allow mini -storage facilities, requiring a PUD
amendment. The applicant has provided a thorough narrative describing his project.
Staff will review the project during the meeting and solicit feedback from the Council regarding the proposed
mini -storage facility. The applicant is seeking initial feedback prior to moving forward with a formal application.
The Planning Commission reviewed this item during their March 23, 2021, meeting and were interested in the
concept, but had concerns with the appearance and location of the facility. Specifically, the visual impacts of a
storage facility next to the townhomes and Pullman Place complex.
Financial Impact
None
Mission/Policy/Goal
Support property owner needs and goals
Attachments
■ Location Map
■ Applicant's Narrative and site plans
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We are asking the City to rezone this property for the purpose of building an 8 building 27,900 sq ft
gated access storage facility. We already own a 325 unit facility in Otsego and are looking to expand our
operations.
The subject property is located just to the NE and right next to the industrial park and abuts the railroad
making this a good buffer between the Pullman Place housing developments and the railroad.
There would be 24/7 gated (password coded) access. It has been our experience that the traffic count to
this type of project is very small. As in our Otsego facility, there's usually only 10-20 cars per day, with
the vast majority of that traffic occurring during daytime hours.
There will be no employees as this is a family owned business.
There is no need for parking stalls as people moving in & out, and the people helping them, park next to
their perspective lockers.
There will be wrought iron fencing along Twin Lakes Road & 1715t Ln. and Chain Link fencing along the 2
remaining sides of the property. Trees/Shrubbery will be planted as per City requirements.
Buildings are to be of wood construction with LP Smartside, 50 year exteriors & aluminum soffit and
fascia.
1 metal corrugated sign, with vinyl lettering, approx. 4'x8' will be installed on the SW property corner of
Twin Lakes Rd.
At this point in time, there is no outdoor storage proposed, but would like the option open to provide it
in the future. This would be along the south property line which would be out of site from the
neighborhood. Items being stored would be boat/trailer, travel trailers, etc. The property to the south is
all trees and/or railroad so items wouldn't be visible. That area of the adjacent property also is the low
spot on the property and would be the probable location for their on site retention pond as well.
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Background
■ Ministorage
■ Current PUD does not allow nllnistorage
■ Allowed outside urban service district
■ 8 buildings
■ Gated access 24/7
■ 10-20 cars per day
■ Possible outdoor storage in the future
■ Along TLR — future 4-lane divided corridor connecting to Hwy
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Planning Commission
■ PC reviewed on March 23
■ Expressed concerns with use so close to homes
■ Also buffers railroad
■ Did not support outdoor storage
■ If project moves forward
■ Subdued color palette (no bright orange)
■ Significant screening (fence and vegetation)
■ Blend
Action Requested
■ Provide the applicant with informal, non -binding, feedback
■ Number of approvals required if project supported.