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Commission hears proposal for 107,800 sq ft Vint Hill self‑storage complex; staff recommends lighting and use limits
Summary
Applicant seeks a special exception to construct an indoor self‑storage complex (approx. 107,800 sq ft) in Vint Hill’s PCID district; staff proposed conditions on interior glazing, operating hours, gate design and prohibition of motorized vehicle/equipment storage consistent with PCID rules.
Planning staff presented a special exception application for a large indoor self‑storage facility in the Vint Hill (Vint Hill PCID) area; the proposed development includes roughly 107,800 square feet across six buildings, an office/climate‑controlled building and five exterior‑access buildings.
Ms. Wise (planning staff) said the two‑parcel site totals approximately 7.8 acres and is subject to proffers and a code of development from a 2018 rezoning amendment. The proposal includes a 31,300‑square‑foot main building with a business office and climate‑controlled units, plus five exterior‑access buildings ranging from about 3,600 to 36,540 square feet. Staff said the applicant estimates two employees and about 20 customer visits per day; office hours proposed were Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., with 24/7 gated access to storage units by customers via codes or key cards.
Staff recommended conditions limiting visible interior lighting after hours (including glazing treatments for upper‑story storefront glass), restricting building‑mounted lighting except where necessary for egress or safety, designing gated entrances so vehicles do not stop in Edmore Court, and maintaining emergency‑vehicle access and access boxes at gates. Commissioners discussed permitted contents for units; staff noted the zoning definition allows “personal property and household goods” but prohibits vehicle/motorized equipment storage and operating a business from the units. Staff said applicants could pursue a different special exception for RV or vehicle storage, but that was not permitted in PCID in this application.
Commissioners also raised design and landscaping placement questions along Edmore Court and asked staff to review renderings for additional tree screening along the road.
Ending: Staff said conditions consistent with the ordinance and previous approvals would be recommended; the transcript excerpt does not record a final vote.
