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8. Prohibited storage. Storage of any hazardous materials, chemicals, gasoline, or flammable liquids is prohibited in any storage space, except for normal household quantities is prohibited. Any storage of propane tanks or flammable gases is prohibited. Storage shall otherwise meet all applicable fire codes. Conditional Use Permit Description of Use. As a previously approved use, the self storage facility may exist under the conditions of its original approval. Because the proposed accessory caretaker's apartment was not part of such approval, an assurance should be made that an evaluation of the activity should take place. According to the applicant, the caretaker's apartment exists within the east portion of the main storage building and measures 930 square feet in size. The company's office is incorporated into the apartment. The apartment includes the following components: Living/Kitchen Area • Bedroom (1) • Laundry Room • Bathrooms (2) Private and Public • Office • Mechanical Room While the applicant has provided a floor plan of the caretaker apartment, it is recommended that a site plan also be provided which illustrates the location of the apartment within the context of the entire site. Building and Fire Code Requirements. Of particular question in regard to the existing caretaker's unit is whether or not such unit complies with City and State Building and Fire Codes. For reasons related to public health, safety and general welfare, compliance with applicable Building and Fire Code requirements should be demonstrated as a condition of CUP approval. This issue should subject to further comment by the City Building Official and Fire Marshall. Off-Street Parking. The draft ordinance amendment states that two off-street parking spaces, including one garage stall must be provided for the caretaker dwelling unit. As a condition of CUP approval, the applicant should demonstrate compliance with this requirement. Summary and Recommendation The self storage facility in question has been in existence since 1979 and was originally processed as a PUD. The applicant believes the caretaker apartment has existed for more than 20 years. In this regard, no changes to current site activities are anticipated. Neither self storage facilities nor accessory caretaker apartments are currently listed as permitted activities in the applicable B-3 zoning district. Thus, it is necessary to process an ordinance amendment. A determination must be made whether or not self storage 4