Laserfiche WebLink
It is not uncommon for aself-storage warehouse facility to have an on-site live-in <br />manager or caretaker. The advantages include: <br />1) Convenience to customers, many of whom, in this case, are Little Canada <br />residents. Even outside of regular business hours there is usually someone <br />available to respond quickly in the event of an "emergency" need for <br />access to a unit, or in the event of a natural emergency (e. g., severe storm) <br />or human mischief (e.g. vandalism). <br />2) Benefit to community. Having the property occupied around the clock <br />makes the property itself and the adjacent commercial area, less likely to <br />be the subject of theft, vandalism, arson, or other criminal activities. <br />I Iaving a "residence" as part of the otherwise commercial property (a) <br />results in additional property tax revenue; and (b) increases the likelihood <br />that the premises will maintain an attractive appearance. Neither the <br />applicant nor the owner are aware of any opposition by neighbors to the <br />continued use of the apartment by the resident manager/caretaker. <br />Permitting self-storage warehouse facilities to have an apartment on the premises <br />will not alter or effect the general nature of the business, nor compromise the zoning area. <br />The need for an on-site presence is unique to the self-storage industry, where each <br />customer's property is being stored at the customer's own risk Permitting self-storage <br />facilities to have an apartment on the premises will recognize along-standing reality that <br />has benefited the community. The proposed amendment, accordingly, will not negatively <br />affect property values in the area nor impact existing public services. The fact that there <br />has been an occupied apartment on the subject site for perhaps more than two decades <br />