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4 Commissioner Deick asked if the original press box had a setback issue when originally constructed. Planning Director Gundlach believed this was not a problem originally as the press box was not considered a structure, but rather an addition to the bleachers. Commissioner McPherson questioned if the bleachers were conforming. Planning Director Gundlach indicated the bleachers were less than 30’ from the property line. Commissioner Danger inquired if the existing bleacher structure could support the weight and size of the new press box. Eric Myer, Larson Engineering, reported new footings were being put in place to support the press box and to comply with new building codes. He described how the new space would be used by the school districts coaching staff. Commissioner Danger asked if the new press box would have heat. Mr. Myer reported the structure would not have heat, but would have electrical outlets to allow for small space heaters to be plugged in. Chairperson Nichols-Matkaiti questioned if the press box would have additional loudspeakers. Ron Brogger, Activities Director at Irondale High School, stated there would be no changes to the stadiums sound system. Motion by Commissioner Deick, seconded by Commissioner McPherson to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. Motion by Commissioner Danger, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve staff recommendation. Approved 6-0. (C) Simply Self Storage requests a Site Plan, Special Use Permit, and Nonconforming Use Permit to allow construction of a one-story interior climate controlled storage building of approximately 45,000 SF at 251 5th Street NW. Planning Director Janice Gundlach reported 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. Planning Director Gundlach indicated the self-storage use is considered warehousing, which is a permitted use under I – 1, Light Industrial zoning. At the time the use was originally approved, outdoor storage was a permitted accessory use. In the late 1990’s, outdoor storage as an accessory use was changed to a specially permitted use. As such, the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to continue to store vehicles outdoors on the site. The intent with the Special Use Permit at this time is to designate approved areas for the outdoor storage of vehicles. Planning Director Gundlach stated this property contains a large, green front yard off of County Road E2. The applicant’s plans depict “pond by City”. The City is in the process of reconstructing the City streets north of