Council approves conditional-use permit for indoor storage at Theater District; developer outlines $40 million investment

The Hastings City Council on Aug. 8, 2025, approved a conditional-use permit allowing indoor, climate-controlled self-storage inside the former big-box retail building at 905 Theater Drive, part of the Theater District development.

Tom Houston, general counsel for Perry Reed Properties, which represents Theater District LLC, told the council the building contains roughly 90,000 square feet, with about 30,000 square feet fronting the street now largely occupied by a mix of tenants. He said the developer proposes converting much of the remaining interior area to climate-controlled, indoor self storage. “We think we can turn that 60,000 square foot into a productive use and make it a minimal impact upon our existing businesses or the neighborhood in general,” Houston said.

Nut graf: The Planning Department and Planning Commission recommended approval,…