Council approves Extra Space Storage three‑story expansion near Riderwood Terrace with conditions and follow‑up requests

Santee City Council members voted to approve a conditional use permit for an 87,090‑square‑foot, three‑story Extra Space Storage building at 10835 Woodside Avenue, with the motion passing 3–0 (Councilmember Trotter absent; Councilmember Hall abstained). The council and staff agreed to add conditions and follow‑up steps addressing neighbor concerns about hours, exterior lighting, potential noise and traffic access.

The project would replace an existing RV storage area, add parking and landscaping, and keep four existing one‑story storage buildings. Staff said the proposed building height is 39 feet overall but that the portion within 50 feet of adjacent residences would not exceed 25 feet (the plan showed a 24‑foot, 10‑inch height for that portion). Staff also said the project includes an on‑site caretaker residence, enhanced cool roofs, an EV charging station, photovoltaics and surveillance…