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Minot planning commission approves conditional use permit for self‑storage expansion at former Kmart site
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional use permit allowing expansion of an existing indoor climate‑controlled self‑storage facility and new outdoor storage on property currently used by U‑Haul and retail in southeast Minot, with conditions on screening, landscaping and stormwater controls.
The Minot Planning Commission on Jan. 7 voted to approve a conditional use permit to allow an expansion of commercial self‑storage at the former Kmart/U‑Haul site at 120th Avenue Southeast, with conditions set by city staff.
City staff told commissioners the application from Americor Real Estate Company would add a new indoor climate‑controlled storage building at the southwest corner of the lot and additional outdoor garage‑style units. Staff said the business plans to phase out its current outdoor parking leases for campers, boats and similar vehicles and provided notices to lessees. Staff recommended the commission adopt findings of fact and grant the permit subject to conditions carried over from Resolution 3544 (2019) and additional requirements for the new construction.
Staff listed required conditions including a stormwater management plan, a final site plan that meets the permit conditions before issuance of any building permit, screening of outdoor storage from residential lots and public rights of way, and a one‑year void clause if substantial construction does not begin within one year of permit issuance. Staff also noted landscaping must be provided adjacent to the newly constructed areas but that, because the added square footage does not meet the ordinance threshold, the rest of the property is not required to be brought fully into compliance at this time.
Commissioner Baumann, who said he drives past the site daily, praised staff work with the applicant as “infill” that would generate taxable dollars for the community: “I really appreciate the fact that you have been able to work with the applicant, and help infill this area.” Sean Weeks of Ackerman Asphalt, representing the applicant, attended the hearing and told commissioners he was available to answer questions about the site plan.
The commission approved the permit on a voice/roll‑call vote. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Kibler and seconded by Commissioner Wolff.
The conditional use permit allows indoor climate‑controlled storage, the construction of new buildings described in the applicant’s site plan, and limited outdoor display for items for sale or rent so long as those displays are not parked on grass or landscape areas. Staff emphasized the final site plan must “generally comply” with the site plan submitted as Exhibit 3 to the staff report and remain subject to the city’s Land Development Ordinance.
Next steps: With the Planning Commission action completed, the applicant may proceed toward submittal of the final site plan and building permit applications and must satisfy the listed conditions before building permits are issued. If no substantial construction begins within a year of permit grant, the permit will lapse.
Votes at a glance
- Conditional use permit for expansion of commercial self‑storage at property described as an unplatted portion of S½ SW¼ SW¼, sec. 25 T155 R83 (address listed in staff report as 120th Avenue Southeast): Motion to approve by Commissioner Kibler; second by Commissioner Wolff. Roll call: Baumann — yes; Iverson — yes; Johnson — yes; Kibler — yes; Menom — yes; Oferdahl — yes; Fontanilla — yes; Wolff — yes; Doctor — yes. Motion passes.
