selfstorage development
Developing self-storage units with onsite access, security, and screening.
Watch for building permits and any construction timeline tied to the three-building plan.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
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.
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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.
Pat Klein YesAdam Wachowski YesMatt Heckenlaible YesKristin Lee YesTracey Koach YesRick Inman YesKyle Kordell Yes -
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
Tim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt Yes -
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.
Adam Wachowski YesPat Klein YesMatt Heckenlaible YesKristin Lee YesKay Koach YesRick Inman Yes
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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.
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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.
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The City Council agenda listed a recommended action to approve the zoning variance request as recommended by the Plan Commission.
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Plan Commission approved the site and architectural plans for three separate self-storage buildings on Columbus Street (Parcel No. 202-201-010-9).
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Staff stated the project met zoning rules and raised no issues with landscaping or lighting; the commission approved the plans without changes.
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The Plan Commission vote to approve the site and architectural plans was 7-0.
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The minutes summary described the May 2026 plan approval as a follow-through step after a zoning variance was issued in January 2026.
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