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AJV1ERCD® REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2727 North Central Avenue, 5-N • Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone: 602.263.6555 • Fax: 602.277.5824 • Email: stephany_sheekey@uhaul.com Narrative Project Summary AMERCO Real Estate Company (AREC) has prepared this application package for the opportunity to receive the City of Ramsey's participation and counseling in regard to a Conditional Use Permit for the property located at Hwy 10 & Riverdale Dr. Ramsey, MN. AREC is the wholly owned real estate subsidiary of the U-Haul System. The proposed 8.73-acre property is located at 8725 Riverdale Drive NW. U-Haul is proposing to develop a U-Haul Moving and Storage Store which would include the uses of self -storage, U-Haul truck and trailer sharing, and related retail sales. The proposed multi -story building, with a footprint of 37,728 sq. ft, is situated in the western part of the site. The building will be used for climatized self -storage and related retail sales. The retail sales area, spanning approximately 2,483 sq. ft, will be conducted on the first floor of the building in the proposed showroom area. Customer parking is provided at the front of both the multi -story and one-story storage buildings. A total of 12 parking spaces are provided in accordance with code section 560(b) for general retail. The proposed one- story storage building, totaling 11,200 G.S.F, is situated on the eastern part of the site and will be utilized for interior storage. U-Haul uses shunting lanes to temporarily stage their vehicles that are ready to be dispatched for customer use, located 70 feet east of the multi -story building. Additionally, we are also proposing additional sustainable drive -up storage units located in the northern portion of the property. This site will meet all the landscape standards as per the code. Please refer to the submitted concept site plan for additional details. This infill development will allow U-Haul to better serve the storage needs of the surrounding community and activate a property that is currently underutilized and vacant. The property is currently zoned B-3 (Regional Business District). The uses of self -storage and Equipment Rental requires a Conditional use permit. U-Haul is proposing to apply for the permit to allow this use. Custom site design for every U-Haul store assures that the facility complements the community it serves. Adherence to community objectives is key in order to ensure each U-Haul store is both a neighborhood asset and an economic success. U-Haul is more of a commercial type of use that serves residential communities within a 3-5-mile radius. We feel the U-Haul would be an appropriate use for the property and there are proven benefits for allowing self -storage facilities in communities: