Design review clears conversion of vacant fitness building to Elliott storage at Val Vista & Elliott
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Summary
Commission approved DR24‑85 to convert an existing, vacant fitness center into a self‑storage facility with several accessory storage buildings and updated landscaping and materials; the vote was unanimous.
The Planning Commission approved DR24‑85 to convert an existing vacant fitness building into a self‑storage facility with four accessory storage buildings on a portion of the site at the southeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Elliott Road.
Sal (staff) presented the plan: the overall site is roughly 6 acres, with about a 4.5‑acre portion proposed for the storage facility. The existing ~37,000‑square‑foot fitness building (vacant) would become the primary storage structure; four accessory storage buildings (about 3,900 to 17,750 square feet each) would be added in east–west orientation to reduce visibility from adjacent single‑family neighborhoods. The applicant will preserve a double row of evergreen elms along the eastern property line and provide tree plantings (various species) and shrubs; staff reviewed photometrics and said required foot‑candle limits at residential property lines will be met.
Parking and access: the storage use requires eight parking spaces; the plan provides an office parking area to the west and six loading spaces distributed across the site. Vehicle circulation will use existing access points on Val Vista and Elliott Road and internal drive aisles ranging 26–30 feet. Architectural changes will use stucco, CMU and metal accents to align with nearby commercial buildings.
Commission discussion was brief and supportive; the applicant (Kelly Ferguson) and staff answered questions about pedestrian connections and lighting. No public opposition appeared at the hearing. The commission unanimously approved the design review (motion carried 7‑0).
