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Planning&Zoning Board <br /> September 8,2021 <br /> Page 7 <br /> recommended revising the zoning ordinance to include specific details about where <br /> the City would like to have mini self-storage facilities located and whether the City <br /> would like to see single building storage facilities constructed. <br /> Mr. Wipperfurth asked how a large single building storage facility compares in value <br /> to a large distribution warehouse such as Distribution Alternatives. He further <br /> questioned if the City would want a large single building storage facility built in the <br /> same industrial areas as our warehouses. <br /> Ms. Larsen clarified mini self-storage facilities can only be constructed in our <br /> industrial areas. She said the valuation of a large single building storage facility <br /> would not be as high as Distribution Alternatives. <br /> Mr. Wipperfurth said he is in favor of creating a moratorium, discussing mini self- <br /> storage facilities further, and revising the zoning ordinance. <br /> Mr. Reinert commented the City of Lino Lakes has implemented moratoriums before. <br /> He said Lino Lakes is thoughtful about development. Since mini self-storage is <br /> growing in popularity, he supported creating a moratorium in order to give the City <br /> more time to determine how mini self-storage facilities ought to be constructed in <br /> Lino Lakes. <br /> Mr. Laden asked Ms. Larsen how long it will take to revise and approve the zoning <br /> ordinance to include mini self-storage facilities. He recalled the topic of mini self- <br /> storage facilities was brought up two years ago, but no further conversation ensued. <br /> He said creating a moratorium is a drastic move and should be a last resort. <br /> Ms. Larsen explained since we do not want to change the ordinance multiple times, <br /> the goal is to include mini self-storage facilities within the zoning ordinance update. <br /> She said it will likely take one (1) year to adopt the zoning ordinance, but if it gets <br /> approved by City Council and through the public hearings quickly, then it may be <br /> approved sooner. <br /> Mr. Laden wondered since there is demand for mini self-storage facilities now, will <br /> the City miss out on development opportunities if a moratorium is created. <br /> Ms. Larsen said the developers will return. She stated the City ordinance needs to <br /> have more thorough language in place regarding mini self-storage facilities. <br /> Mr. Laden questioned why the City would not push the mini self-storage facilities <br /> ordinance amendment through if there is demand for mini self-storage now. <br /> Ms. Larsen explained the City needs time to discuss where the facilities should be <br /> constructed, whether in commercial or industrial districts, and what will the <br /> conditions be. She stated the City is discussing such topics right now with the zoning <br /> DRAFT MINUTES <br />