The final plan for the 'Subdivision for Rent or Lease' on Certificate of Survey 2631, Tracts 1-B & 3 is being presented to Council for approval. On December 20, 2012, City staff held a pre-application meeting with the applicant to discuss the creation of a subdivision for rent or lease at 3029 Grand Avenue. The property is the current site of A+ Storage, a self-storage complex, and the owners would like to add 113 more storage units in eight new structures. Under Section 23-601.B., subdivisions for rent or lease must be submitted to the governing body for review and approval before portions may be rented. Because the proposal will not create any units that are served by water or wastewater services, the subdivision for rent or lease qualifies for the expedited plat review process, which allows the proposal to proceed straight to final plan review. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Grand Avenue and 32nd Street West and is zoned Community Commercial (CC). There are numerous existing storage units on the property, as well as outdoor recreational vehicle storage. The new buildings will be constructed where the existing outdoor storage spaces reside. The property owner is Calmont, LLC, Ken Kunkel, member, and the agent is Sanderson Stewart. Upon City Council approval, these documents are appropriate as to form for filing with the Clerk and Recorder.

The City Council may approve or deny the final plan of the Subdivision for Rent or Lease of Certificate of Survey 2631, Tracts 1-B & 3. If the City Council chooses to deny the final plan, it must base the denial on the criteria outlined in MCA 76-3-611 and BMCC, Section 23-305(F).

Should the City Council approve the final plan, the newly created storage units will add taxable value to the property.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the final plan of the Subdivision for Rent or Lease of Certificate of Survey 2631, Tracts 1-B & 3.