Council takes first hearing on proposed seven‑story self‑storage near Tempe Town Lake
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Summary
An applicant introduced a planned area development overlay and development plan review for a new six‑story (reduced from seven) self‑storage building near Tempe Town Lake; the second and final hearing is scheduled for March 6.
Council members heard the first public hearing and the applicant’s presentation for a planned area development (PAD) overlay and development plan review for a new self‑storage building on about 2.87 acres at 500 North Scottsdale Road, near Tempe Town Lake.
Bridal Allison, representing the applicant (identified in the record as UHRCO), said the site has housed a self‑storage facility since 1985 and the applicant originally sought a seven‑story, 93‑foot building. The design was scaled back following staff recommendations to 85 feet and six stories; setbacks were increased from the Scottsdale Road frontage (25 feet to 127 feet) and parking setbacks were expanded (20 feet to 40 feet). Allison said truck rentals on the site will be limited to nine vehicles and will be parked interior to the site.
Because this was the first hearing, no final council vote was taken; the second and final public hearing and vote are scheduled for March 6, 2025. Council and staff indicated they expect development review and permitting to continue under standard timelines.