Resolved

selfstorage development

Plans and permits for building and running self-storage units.

What to Watch

Watch for building permits and any construction timeline tied to the three-building plan.

Coming Up

Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

The Plan Commission voted 7-0 to approve the site and building plans for three self-storage buildings on Columbus Street. Staff said the project met zoning rules and didn’t raise landscaping or lighting issues, and the commission approved it without changes.

Key Decisions

  1. passed 7-0 Plan Commission · May 11, 2026

    Review of Site and Architectural Plan for the construction self-storage units, located at Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in Industrial District I-2, submitted by Brian Backler.

    Motion made to approve the plans.

    Kyle Kordell Yes
    Rick Inman Yes
    Tracey Koach Yes
    Kristin Lee Yes
    Matt Heckenlaible Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Pat Klein Yes
  2. passed 9-0 City Council · Jan 5, 2026

    26-001 Public hearing for a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of self-storage units, located at Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in Industrial District I-2, submitted by Brian Backler

    Motion to approve the request for a conditional use permit, as recommended by the Plan Commission

    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Mark Bittner Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
  3. passed 6-0 Plan Commission · Dec 8, 2025

    Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of self-storage units, located at Columbus Street, Parcel No. 202-201-010-9, in Industrial District I-2, submitted by Brian Backler

    Motion made to recommend approval of the CUP to the City Council.

    Rick Inman Yes
    Kay Koach Yes
    Kristin Lee Yes
    Matt Heckenlaible Yes
    Pat Klein Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes

Record

  1. A request was filed for a zoning variance to operate self-storage units on Columbus Street (Parcel No. 202-201-010-9) in the I-2 industrial district, submitted by Brian Backler.

    Plan Commission

  2. City Council scheduled a public hearing for a zoning variance request to operate self-storage units on Columbus Street (Parcel No. 202-201-010-9), submitted by Brian Backler.

    City Council

  3. The City Council agenda listed a recommended action to approve the zoning variance request as recommended by the Plan Commission.

    City Council

  4. Plan Commission approved the site and architectural plans for three separate self-storage buildings on Columbus Street (Parcel No. 202-201-010-9).

    Plan Commission

  5. Staff stated the project met zoning rules and raised no issues with landscaping or lighting; the commission approved the plans without changes.

    Plan Commission

  6. The Plan Commission vote to approve the site and architectural plans was 7-0.

    Plan Commission

  7. The minutes summary described the May 2026 plan approval as a follow-through step after a zoning variance was issued in January 2026.

    Plan Commission
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