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March 3, 2001 <br /> <br />Planning and Zoning Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. March submitted a draft amendment to Ordinance #4 that encompasses mini-storage <br />facilities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kilian questioned whether the City could use the Special Use Permit to <br />limit the number of mini-storage facilities. Mr. March suggested that language regarding <br />footage requirements between the facilities rather than the Special Use Permit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brainard questioned whether the Commission would be reviewing and <br />approving the Special Use Permit this evening. Mr. March stated there would need to be <br />a public hearing prior to approval of same. Mr. March also stated that the developer <br />would need to agree with the requirements set by the City prior to proceeding. <br /> <br />Mr. Sadelack requested that the Commission review the requirements that they intend on <br />imposing for mini-storage facilities. Mr. Sadelack specifically questioned whether the <br />City would require the installation of a sprinkler system. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brainard stated that sprinkler system requirements are governed by the <br />State Fire Code and the City cannot deviate from them. Mr. Sadelack stated that a <br />sprinkler system would add additional cost to the project and he desired to find a way <br />around that requirement. Mr. March stated that the cities of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes <br />have adopted the more restrictive fire code, as well as Centerville. Mr. March stated that <br />the City could not grant a Variance in regards to the State Fire Code requirements. Mr. <br />Sadelack stated that he would research how other facilities in neighboring communities <br />got around this requirement. Commissioner Brainard stated that Mr. Sadelack needed to <br />consider the location, date of construction, and City or State requirements at the time of <br />construction and presently, when researching other facilities. Commissioner Brainard <br />also stated that fairly recently cities have adopted the more restrictive fire code. Mr. <br />Sadelack stated that one (1) facility in the City of Blaine does not have a sprinkler <br />system, but rather firewalls. Mr. Sadelack stated that if required to install a sprinkler <br />system in each building it may be cost prohibitive to construct same. <br /> <br />Council Liaison Broussard Vickers explained that each City adopts a State Fire Code; <br />some are more restrictive than others. The City of Centerville chose to adopt the more <br />restrictive version of same and if Mr. Sadelack desired to construct a facility within the <br />City, he needed to follow the City of Centerville’s requirements and it did not matter <br />what has happened in other cities. Commissioner Brainard stated that Mr. Sadelack’s <br />architect should contact Fire Chief, Bennett to ascertain the fire code requirements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hanson stated that the consensus reached at the workshop was that mortar <br />pillars with wrought iron fencing in between each, one (1) access in and out with a <br />secondary egress outlet, secured access code gate, security cameras for the office and <br />exterior areas, and an on-site manager during regular business hours were to be required <br />for mini-storage facilities. <br /> <br />Mr. Sadelack stated that the “beauty” of the project, not incurring expenses associated <br />with hiring employees to watch the facility. Commissioner Brainard stated that the <br />requirements would provide a more appealing facility and ensure security with an on-site <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />