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. City of Falcon Heights Planning Commission Meeting date: 28 February 1994 Agenda item: 5 ITEM: A public hearing on a request for a conditional use permit for basement storage of approved items at 1533 to 1559 West Larpenteur Avenue, Bullseye Shopping Center [Chapter 9 - 10.01, Subdivision 2 (b) of the zoning code) SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Robert Boyson, Property Manager (on behalf of the property owner American Family Insurance Group, Madison, Wisconsin) REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Terry Iverson, Fire Marshal Clem Kurhajetz, Fire Chief EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: Facilities. Unlike most one-story retail shopping centers built in the 1980's that were constructed on concrete slabs, the Bullseye Shopping Center has approximately 14,800 square feet of finished basement space. The space is difficult to lease because it is not at street level for commercial retail activities. The space far exceeds the amount of storage that the typical retail tenants in Bullseye require. Therefore, in order to bring in some revenue from this vacant space that is sprinklered and has elevator access, the property manager is requesting that the area be leased for storage of materials that will not create a fire hazard in the building. Neighboring~roperty owners As required in the conditional use permit process, property owners within 350 feet of the premises were notified of the request for a conditional use permit for storage in the Bullseye Center. As of this writing no neighboring property owners_contacted the city with their comments or concerns regarding this request. Staff review and report The staff is familiar with the financial constraints created by the empty basement area. Staff is also familiar with the age, condition and layout of the basement. After discussing this proposal, the staff finds that the proposed use for low hazard storage materials is reasonable. This is because the basement is built to the fire code standards of the early 1980's, is sprinklered, has • two exits, has elevator access and is open. The fire marshal annually inspects this facility for its compliance to the Uniform Fire Code.