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CC Regular Session 7. 1. Meeting Date: 10/23/2018 By: JoAnn Shaw, Community Development Information Title: Adopt Resolution 1t 18 223 Granting Revised Site Plan Approval of Regency Ponds Self Storage Facility - Tabled at the request of the applicant. Purpose/Background: In 2017, the City approved an indoor self -storage facility at the northeast corner of the intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard (the "Subject Property"). To date, construction has not commenced. The original developer has chosen to sell the project to another party. The new developer has chosen to slightly modify the approved site plan. Generally speaking, all previous contingencies of approval have been satisfied. The project must still go through Building Permit Review. Notification: Notification is not required. However, Staff did attempt to notify all property owners within 700 feet of the Subject Property about the proposed modifications to the Site Plan via standard U.S. mail. Observations/Alternatives: Attached to this case is the original case to the City Council. Also attached are revised summary sheets for the proposed revised site plan. The plans are largely the same, with changes in the phasing plan. There are minor modifications to the layout, but nothing of significance. • Removal of exterior garage doors • Elimination of one building • Minor increase in setback to adjoining residential neighborhood (2.5 additional feet) However, the new developer is also proposing modifications to the exterior finish of the building. In the previous Site Plan approval, the buidling design included more glass and metal panelling with various colors and textures, in addition to masonry. The enhanced building design was due, at least in part, to the fact that the Subject Property is adjacent to an existing residential neighborhood. The proposed building design now mostly consists of precast concrete wall sections (with various textures and colors, yet to be determined), with less glass (a slightly more industrial look). While the proposed building design does comply with the E-1 Employment District standards, it lacks some of the enhanced features the original proposal included. Staff is recommending modifications to the exterior facade to better match the original proposal. A reminder that the City granted flexibility on what would have ordinarily been a required full size cul-de-sac on the north east corner of the project. A full set of the civil plans must be submitted to the City for review. While the new developer has noted that there would not be any other changes than what is included in this case, the minor modifications will have some impacts to the overall plan set. The modifications proposed should not have any impact on the proposed berming and landscaping along the eastern side of the Subject Property, which is required as buffering for the adjacent residential neighborhood. The Planning Commission reviewed the request at their October 4, 2018 meeting and recommended approval of the revised Site Plan. Alternatives Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution # 18-223 approving a revised Site Plan for a self -storage facility at the northeast corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The project was originally approved in 2017 and the