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May 24, 2016 Page 4 of 6 would not have to be paid out by the City, but rather by the State of Minnesota, with the City making yearly contributions on behalf of its employees. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked City Manager Lotter and Finance Director Davitt for the great work they are doing on behalf of the City. He requested further information on the City’s ability to self-fund projects. Finance Director Davitt described the Community Reinvestment Fund to the Council and indicated these funds could be used to cover the expense of future capital outlay projects. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Wischmann and Finance Director Davitt for their thorough presentation and commended City staff on their efforts. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 45,500 SF interior climate controlled self-storage facility at 251 5th Street NW. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Strub to adopt a Resolution approving the Site Plan and Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 45,500 SF interior climate controlled self-storage facility at 251 5th Street NW, subject to eight conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach explained the applicant is requesting a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to facilitate construction of a 45,500 SF interior, climate controlled self-storage facility at the existing Simply Self Storage site at 251 5th Street NW. The site currently contains six buildings of self-storage garage structures. In order to make room for the new structure, the existing northeasterly structure, measuring 351’ x 31’ or 10,951 SF, will be removed. This structure was chosen for removal as it has experienced structural failure and is in need of replacement. A Site Plan is required in order to obtain a building permit for construction of new buildings within commercial and industrial- zoned property. A Special Use Permit will ensure the existing outdoor storage complies with current Zoning Code standards. She stated based on the written analysis, all Site Plan and Special Use Permit criteria have been met subject to the eight conditions recommended by staff and amended by the Planning Commission. It is staff’s understanding that some of the existing outdoor storage may need to be removed from the property, or moved to the approved designated areas. Prior to finalization of any building permits on the new structure or occupancy allowances, staff will review the existing outdoor storage and, if necessary, communicate any noncompliance issues with the newly imposed conditions. The applicant has been advised of the conditions related to outdoor storage and has signaled agreement with these conditions. Staff reported the Planning Commission considered this request at their May 17th meeting and recommended approval of the request with conditions. Mayor Johnson disclosed she was a client of Simply Self Storage, noting she had equipment in the unit that was proposed for removal. Councilmember Strub asked how staff would have access to the property in order to monitor the SUP given the fact the site was gated and locked. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach stated staff would visit the site to determine compliance with all conditions of the SUP. She anticipated staff would have to contact the applicant in order to gain access to the property. Joe Worley, Simply Self Storage employee, reviewed the hours of operation for Simply Self Storage. Councilmember Strub requested further information on the self-storage property. Mr. Worley described history and use of the self-storage units. Peter Stuhlreyer, Simply Self Storage representative, explained this site was being improved to meet the ever changing needs of the public. 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan and Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 45,500 SF interior climate controlled self-storage facility at 251 5th Street NW.