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Property owner argues second access is unnecessary, cites low traffic at mini-storage
Summary
The property owner at 5090 Commerce Drive told the hearing board the state fire-code criteria for multiple apparatus roads do not apply to his mini-storage, saying the facility sees '0 to 3 cars a day at best.' He questioned why older facilities were treated differently and said he mailed paper plans rather than uploading large-format drawings.
The property owner at 5090 Commerce Drive disputed the city’s interpretation that the facility must maintain a second emergency-access road, telling the board the state fire-code criteria cited by staff do not apply to his site.
"I have 0 to 3 cars a day at best that that go in and out of my mini storage," the owner said, arguing the minimal traffic and site conditions make a second entrance unnecessary. He also questioned fairness, asking why earlier applicants were apparently allowed to have single entrances while his site was approved with dual access. The owner said he mailed a large-format (24-by-36) plan because he could not download the file online.
Planning staff and the presiding officer acknowledged historical uncertainty about older approvals but emphasized that the owner’s site was approved with a secondary access and should be maintained or formally changed through the planning process. The owner said he would submit to whatever the appropriate authority requires if the record shows it was required at approval.
