Oro Valley commission hears public concerns, applicant plans for Extra Space Storage expansion; no vote tonight

The Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission on April 2 held the first of two public hearings on a proposal that would expand an existing Extra Space Storage facility at the intersection of Oracle Road and Hardy Road and rezone roughly 9 acres to a planned area development (PAD).

Senior Planner Kyle Packer outlined the three discretionary items under consideration: a Type 2 general‑plan map amendment to community regional commercial, rezoning the parcels to a PAD, and an alternative parking compliance plan. "These items are all up for discussion only tonight," Packer said, and staff reminded the public that "the voting will take place at our second public hearing, which will be on May 7." (Chair Clark)

Tom Galvin of Rose Law Group, representing Extra Space Storage, said the site has operated since 1987 and that the company sees strong local demand. "This site has been operating since 1987," Galvin said, and the applicant summarized key…