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Trustees deny special-use permit for proposed self-storage at Orchard Road site
Summary
After a petitioner presentation and public discussion, the Village of Oswego board voted to concur with staff and deny a special-use permit for a self-storage facility at the southwest corner of Lewis Drive and Orchard Road, citing location and comprehensive plan compatibility concerns.
The board voted to concur with staff’s recommendation and deny the special-use permit for a proposed self-storage facility on a 7.5-acre parcel at the southwest corner of Lewis Drive and Orchard Road.
Phil McAllister, the petitioner, told trustees that market conditions and demand supported a modern, higher-quality self-storage facility, and he estimated the project would generate roughly $80,000–$90,000 in property tax revenue without creating new school enrollments. Planning staff noted the PUD/comprehensive-plan expectation for that parcel is a commercial corridor with retail and restaurants; several trustees and residents raised concerns about setting a precedent that would place low-traffic storage uses in a visible commercial corridor.
After discussion the board moved to deny the special-use permit; roll-call votes recorded approval of the denial motion by present trustees. The petitioner thanked the board and left the meeting.
