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• • ► <br /> . PC Exhibit G <br /> Y <br /> 5341 MAYWOOD ROAD <br /> CIY'Y O�' MOUND MOUND, MN 55364-1687 <br /> .PH:(952)472-0600 <br /> , FAX:(952)472-0620 <br /> , ' �EB:www.cityofmound.com <br /> �O��°Q��� <br /> November 7,2011 IIIO�/ U g G�r <br /> Ms. Melanie Curtis, Planning and Zoning Coordinator ��T}'p l <br /> City of Orono F�R�NU <br /> 2750 Kelley Parkway <br /> Orono, Minnesota 55356 <br /> RE: Conditional Use Permit Application from Metro Self Storage Submitted to City of Orono <br /> Dear Ms.Curtis and members of the Planning Commission and City Council: - <br /> I have been made aware that Metro Self Storage is involved in the process of obtaining approval to <br /> convert an existing industrial building into a self storage facility in the City of Orono. I also understand <br /> that outdoor storage is a part of the requested conversion. <br /> In 2005, Metro Self Storage was involved in a similar project in the City of Mound which involved <br /> conversiori of a�portion�of an existing industria1 build'ing,which is commonly referred'to�as the "Tonka <br /> Toys" or"Toro" building,to be used for indoor storage�and also�included area(s)-for outdoor storage and <br /> truck rental. Additionally, in 2008, Metro Self Storage purchased a portion of the building's north <br /> parking lot that was being used as its exterior storage facility which required waiver of platting and <br /> subdivision exemption approval. As the project is zoned I-1 Planned Industrial Area, use of the property <br /> for both interior and outdoor storage use required Conditional Use Permit issuance. Since that time, <br /> Metro Storage's businesses have been successfully operating for several years and are in excellent <br /> standing with the City of Mound. It is important to note that the building and outdoor storage areas <br /> improvements have been positively received and well maintained. The businesses aiso provide <br /> appropriate storage options for our community residents as we continue to address concerns over <br /> outdoor storage in residential neighborhoods.The ability to have enclosed storage for personal property <br /> and to have surface lot parking for boats, RV's,campers and trailers in a controlled and secure <br /> environment has been a welcome addition to our City. <br /> Thank you for the opportunityto share this information regarding our experience with Metro Storage <br /> and I encourage you to contact me if you`have any questions including the information contained in this <br /> letter. I can be reached at 952-472-0609 or by email at Kandishanson@citvofmound.com. � <br /> Sincer ly, , <br /> ��.t �� ��� <br /> Kandis Hanson <br /> City Manager � <br /> �printed on recycled paper <br />