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Shipping‑container self‑storage pitched for Route 22 site; planners outline paving, glazing and PennDOT steps
Summary
Michael Mann proposed a ~100‑unit shipping‑container self‑storage facility on about 2.6 acres at 6000 William Penn Highway. Murrysville staff said applicants will need a site survey, paving and stormwater plans, a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit, landscaping and fencing that meet local ordinance standards, and a concept/land‑development submission.
Michael Mann, owner of Mann's Cans, told the Murrysville Planning Commission on Dec. 9 that he is considering placing about 100 modified shipping containers as a mini‑warehouse self‑storage facility on roughly 2.6 acres next to 6000 William Penn Highway in the B Business zoning district.
Mann asked several practical questions about construction standards and municipal requirements, including whether containers must sit on pavement or may sit on stone with only access aisles paved. Staff explained that the storage units’ floors may be set on compacted stone in places, but driving aisles…
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