Planning & Zoning Commission

DeKalb Municipal Building Council Chambers 200 S. Fourth St., 2nd Floor DeKalb, IL 60115 AGENDA Planning and Zoning Commission February 7, 2018 6:00 PM A. ROLL CALL B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Additions or Deletions) C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 17, 2018 D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record) E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Continued Public Hearing on the petition by James Mason of Mason Properties for text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” regarding self-service storage facilities. F. REPORTS G. ADJOURNMENT  MINUTES CITY OF DEKALB PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 17, 2018 The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Meeting on January 17, 2018 at the City of DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Illinois. Chair Atherton called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. A. ROLL CALL Recording Secretary, Linda Odom called the roll. Planning and Zoning Commission members present were Chair Christina Atherton, Katharina Barbe, David Castro, Matthew Crull and Deborah Nier. Members absent were Vicki Buckley and Jerry Wright. City staff present were Community Development Director Jo Ellen Charlton, Principal Planner Dan Olson, and Recording Secretary Linda Odom. B. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (Additions/Deletions) Chair Atherton requested a motion to approve the January 17, 2018 agenda as presented. Mr. Crull motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Mr. Castro seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 3, 2018 – Mr. Castro motioned to approve the minutes as presented, Ms. Barbe seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Open Floor to Anyone Wishing to Speak on Record) None E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Public Hearing on the petition by James Mason of Mason Properties for text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” regarding self-service storage facilities. James Mason of Mason Properties, 120 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb, gave a presentation to the Commission regarding text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding self-service storage facilities. He handed out a booklet to the Commission and staff with information on indoor self- service storage facilities and went through a slide presentation. He gave the Planning and Zoning Commission January 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 history of two sites he owns that he would like to use for interior climate controlled storage. Mr. Mason noted the sites are located at 1500 Sycamore Rd. (about 10,000 sq. ft.) and the other one is at 1401 S. 4th St. (about 21,500 sq. ft.). He feels indoor self-storage would be good use for the community and is needed. He added that Red Dot Storage in Sycamore does have a few climate controlled units. Mr. Mason said the space along S. 4th St. has been vacant for 5-6 years and is difficult to lease out. He added the storage units would be heated, lighted and have a sprinkler system and that both facilities have loading docks. He also mentioned that customers would not be driving in the building, but would park adjacent to the building and use carts to take their items inside to the storage units. Mr. Mason summarized the text amendments being requested as noted in the application and exhibit provided to the Commission. Principal Planner Olson went through the staff report dated January 12, 2018 provided in the Commissioner’s packets. He said there is no specific recommendation, as staff is looking for feedback in relation to the proposed amendments and particularly the concept of allowing indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” Districts, with the associated recommended requirements. He added those additional requirements include they only be allowed in existing buildings and not in new buildings and that they not be allowed as part of an expansion. Mr. Olson also mentioned that staff is requesting the Commission consider how old the buildings are and if they prefer if indoor self-service storage facilities should only be allowed to occupy a portion of a building or allowed in the entire building. He added that once direction is provided, staff can come back to the next Commission meeting with a full report and recommendation with specific language. Chair Atherton opened up to the public for questions and comments. Will Heinisch, 8800 South Rood Rd., Kingston, business owner in DeKalb, indicated he fully supports new opportunities for businesses in the community and that it’s important to generate new revenue and jobs. Mr. Heinisch mentioned his support for the proposed amendments, which will help to maximize a sites potential and stimulate other opportunities. Jim Mitchell, 307 Manning Dr., DeKalb said the area is in need of climate controlled storage units. He stated there is only one climate controlled facility in the area and that is Red Dot in Sycamore, which is full. Mr. Mitchell said the indoor storage units would be a good option for industrial space and was in full support of the amendments. Jim Hovis, 611 Linden Place, DeKalb and owner of industrial property in the City stated he supports the proposal. He feels the City should minimize the number of special uses required for industrial buildings and was in favor of looking forward to other ideas in addition to adding indoor self-storage as a permitted use in Industrial Districts. Mr. Hovis indicated that zoning has been too restrictive for his building and is too long of a process. Chair Atherton then asked if any Commissioners had questions. Planning and Zoning Commission January 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Ms. Nier asked what if someone went into an existing building and wanted to expand. Principal Planner Olson said it depends on how the eventual text amendment language is written and approved. He added the City is trying to avoid locating these uses in prime retail space. Ms. Nier mentioned she is concerned about these facilities becoming “mega” storage uses and being next to residential. Mr. Crull stated he is in favor of the proposal and what has been discussed. He said he does not share Ms. Nier’s concern of the expansion issue and stated there is a need in the community of these types of facilities. Mr. Castro said there is two levels of review being presented. One is the changes to the UDO and the other is the applicant’s proposals at specific sites. Mr. Castro talked about other properties zoned “GC” or “LC” that may want this type of use and understands the need for indoor storage facilities. He asked what the implications would be for future developments that would come up. Mr. Castro stated he does not have any specific objections to the amendments, however there is a need to define when a space becomes “obsolete”. He added he likes the proposed factors added to Article 7 when one of these facilities requires a special use permit. He said there is a need to be creative with this proposal. Ms. Barbe said she agrees with what has been said, however the proposed definitions for the indoor and outdoor storage facilities need to be defined better. She asked if facilities that have exterior roll-up doors are also climate controlled units. Staff indicated they would research her question. She said in general she is in favor of the amendments and likes new options for buildings that have been vacant for a while. She asked how much light pollution there would be. Mr. Mason answered the lighting would be the same or less as exists now at his sites. Ms. Barbe mentioned she likes the idea of using existing commercial buildings for this type of use. Chair Atherton thanked the applicant for bringing their ideas forward to the Commission. She stated she would like to talk more about the issue of buildings expanding to accommodate self-storage facilities. She noted she was concerned that limiting the expansion of these uses. Mr. Mason answered that he feels the review of expansion should be on a case by case basis. Chair Atherton gave the public one more chance to speak. Mr. Hovis stated he believes the market should decide when a space becomes obsolete. Ms. Charlton wanted everyone to understand that the City needs to reserve prime retail space and that is why there was discussion requested on the suggested regulations. She added that any expansion to such a facility would require an amendment to the special use permit, which would require a public hearing and approval of an Ordinance by the City Council. Mr. Castro said the Planning and Zoning Commission January 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 special use permit gives nearby residents a say about what is in their neighborhood. Principal Planner Olson summarized the discussion and the direction from the Commission. He indicated the Commission was in favor of the proposed amendments including adding indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” Districts, limiting these facilities to existing buildings and not in new ones, handling expansions on a case by case basis, and requiring the applicant to prove that a building/space is obsolete. He added there was no support for requiring how old a building must be to have an indoor self-storage facility or that a self-storage facilities can only take up a portion of a building. There was consensus with the Commission on these recommendations. Chair Atherton asked again if anyone else would like to speak. Jim Mitchell commented that there are no outdoor climate controlled temperature storage units in the area and feels more people would like the temperature controlled vs. their belongings to be out in the cold. Ms. Barbe moved to continue this public hearing to February 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, seconded by Mr. Castro. The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. F. REPORTS Principal Planner Olson commented that there is no other hearings scheduled for the February 7th Commission meeting, except for the one continued from tonight. He announced that the City Council approved the text amendment change to the UDO regarding projecting signs at their January 8th meeting. G. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Crull motioned to adjourn, Mr. Castro seconded the motion, and the motion was approved by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Linda Odom, Recording Secretary Minutes were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on .  City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report DATE: February 2, 2018 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Members FROM: Jo Ellen Charlton, Community Development Director Dan Olson, Principal Planner SUBJECT: Text Amendments – Self-Service Storage Facilities - James Mason Public Hearing - Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance – Self- Service Storage Facilities Background and Analysis On January 17, 2018, the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) conducted a public hearing regarding proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in relation to self-service storage facilities. The PZC provided direction to staff on the proposed amendments and continued the hearing to their February 7, 2018 meeting. The applicant is proposing to amend the UDO to create uses and definitions for indoor and outdoor self-service storage facilities and to add indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts. In addition, amendments are proposed to allow indoor self-service storage facilities as a permitted use in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts and outdoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in those districts. The current UDO regulations allow “self-service storage facilities” as a special use in the “LI” and “HI” Districts. There is no current distinction between indoor and outdoor facilities in the UDO, so new definitions are proposed. Finally, standards are suggested to make sure indoor and outdoor self-service storage facilities reviewed under a special use permit are located in appropriate areas, protect prime retail space and are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Defining Indoor and Outdoor Self-Service Storage Facilities The proposed language to distinguish between indoor and outdoor storage is focused on how access is gained to the rental units. The current definition for “self-service storage facility” which does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor is proposed to be deleted. The proposed definitions have been slightly modified since the initial public hearing and have eliminated the reference to climate controlled units. Although it is unusual to find outdoor climate controlled storage units with drive-up access, some self- storage companies in the Chicago area do offer exterior drive-up climate controlled facilities. For the indoor self-service storage facilities we are proposing the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” be established and the following definition: “A building or group of buildings containing storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer goods and wares and in which all storage units have an access door from an interior hallway. A “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” shall not contain any outdoor storage.” For outdoor self-service storage facilities, we are proposing the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” be established and the following definition:” A building or group of buildings containing storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer goods and wares and which have exterior unit access generally consisting of roll-up doors and direct drive-up access from the outside. A “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” may also contain outdoor storage”. “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts Currently “Self-Service Storage Facilities” are a special use only in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts. They were changed from a permitted use to a special use in those districts last fall via a text amendment that included several other miscellaneous changes to the UDO. The applicant is proposing that indoor self- service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) be allowed as a special use in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts. The applicant testified at the January 17th hearing that he has commercial property along S. 4th St. that has been vacant for 5-6 years and has been hard to lease. In addition, there were local business owners who spoke at the hearing mentioning their support of the amendments and that it would offer a good option for commercial and industrial space. Some of the City’s older existing commercial space has become somewhat obsolete in regards to being attractive for retail space. Indoor self-service storage facilities would offer an opportunity for these properties to have a tenant that would help stabilize the area, increase property values and help draw people who would patronize nearby businesses. Allowing indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” does create some concern if they begin to occupy space or property that is more ideal or intended for retail commercial uses. The PZC discussed at the hearing on January 17th the idea that in the “LC” and “GC” zoning districts that indoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) would only be allowed in existing commercial buildings and not be allowed in newly constructed buildings. The PZC was in agreement that this type of restriction would be appropriate to help protect retail commercial space and property. The PZC also discussed if these facilities should be allowed as part of an expansion in an existing building and the consensus was that that issue should be reviewed on a case by case basis. “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts Self-service storage facilities are currently a special use in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts. The amendment proposes to allow indoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) as a permitted use in the “LI” and “HI” Districts and outdoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access) would be allowed as a special use in the those districts. Article 7 Supplemental District Regulations We are proposing to add Article 7.21 to the Supplemental District Regulations in the UDO and establishing items to review for special use permits for an indoor self-service storage facility (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) or an outdoor self- service storage facility (Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access) including, but not limited to: • Access/Traffic Circulation • Hours of Operation • Accessory uses such as retail sales of packing or mailing supplies • Fencing • Lighting • Architectural Elevations • Screening • Security Cameras • Dumpsters and Enclosures • Parking • Outdoor Storage These items would be considered for each special use permit application and associated standards or conditions may be applied to the special use permit per the provisions of Article 14.03 Special Use Permit of the UDO. In this Article, language was also added that “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” facilities in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts would only be allowed with a special use permit and located in an existing building or buildings and not in a newly constructed building or buildings. Language was also added that in addition to the requirements for a special use permit, an applicant is required to show the length of time the property or tenant space has been vacant and how it has become obsolete for retail uses. Recommendation: Sample Motion: Based on the submitted petition and testimony presented, I move that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of text amendments to the following Articles of Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” of the Municipal Code: Article 3 “Definitions;” Article 5 “Zoning District Regulations;” and Article 7 “Supplemental District Regulations,” in relation to self-service storage facilities as indicated on the attached Exhibit A.  Exhibit A Amend the Municipal Code Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” as follows: Article 3.01, “Definitions”, by creating the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” and the following definition: “A building or group of buildings containing storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer goods and wares and in which all storage units have an access door from an interior hallway.” A “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” shall not contain any outdoor storage.” Article 3.01, “Definitions”, by deleting the definition for “Self-Service Storage Facility.” “Article 3.01, “Definitions”, by creating the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” and the following definition: “A building or group of buildings containing storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer goods and wares and which have exterior unit access generally consisting of roll-up doors and direct drive-up access from the outside. A “Self-Service Storage Facility” may also contain outdoor storage.” Article 5.07 “LC” Light Commercial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access (see Article 7.21)” as a special use. Article 5.08 “GC” General Commercial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access (see Article 7.21)” as a special use. Article 5.11 “LI” Light Industrial District by deleting “Self-Service Storage Facilities” from the list of special uses. Article 5.11 “LI” Light Industrial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a permitted use. Article 5.11 “LI” Light Industrial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access (see Article 7.21)” as a special use. Article 5.12 “HI” Heavy Industrial District by deleting “Self-Service Storage Facilities” from the list of special uses. Article 5.12 “HI” Heavy Industrial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a permitted use. Article 5.12 “HI” Heavy Industrial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access (see Article 7.21)” as a special use. Article 7 “Supplemental District Regulations” by adding Article 7.21 Self-Service Storage Facilities and the following language: 7.21.01 Building Requirements “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” facilities in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts shall only be allowed with a special use permit and located in an existing building or buildings and not in a newly constructed building or buildings. 7.21.02 Additional Special Use Requirements In addition to the requirements of Article 14.03 “Special Use Permit”, the applicant shall also be required to show the length of time the property or tenant space has been vacant and how it has become obsolete for retail uses to warrant the special use permit. The applicant must also submit information that includes, when applicable, how the proposed special use will address the following physical characteristics as they relate to the standards for a special use in Article 14.03. • Access/Traffic Circulation • Hours of Operation • Accessory Uses such as Retail Sales of Packing or Mailing Supplies • Fencing • Lighting • Architectural Elevations • Screening • Security Cameras • Dumpsters and Enclosures • Parking • Outdoor Storage  City of DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission Staff Report DATE: January 12, 2018 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission Members FROM: Jo Ellen Charlton, Community Development Director Dan Olson, Principal Planner SUBJECT: Text Amendments – Self-Service Storage Facilities - James Mason Public Hearing - Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance – Self- Service Storage Facilities Background and Analysis The City has received a text amendment application from James Mason of Mason Properties to amend the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding self-service storage facilities. The applicant is proposing to amend the UDO to create uses and definitions for indoor and outdoor self-service storage facilities and to add indoor self- service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts. In addition, amendments are proposed to allow indoor self-service storage facilities as a permitted use in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts and outdoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in those districts. The current UDO regulations allow “self-service storage facilities” as a special use in the “LI” and “HI” Districts. There is no current distinction between indoor and outdoor facilities in the UDO, so new definitions are proposed. Finally, standards are suggested to make sure indoor and outdoor self-service storage facilities reviewed under a special use permit are located in appropriate areas, protect prime retail areas and are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. There is continued growth in self-storage facilities nationwide and particularly ones that provided climate controlled units. Although there are several self-storage facilities in the area, there is a lack of ones that have climate controlled units. Defining Indoor and Outdoor Self-Service Storage Facilities Staff has worked with the applicant and proposing that separate definitions for indoor and outdoor self-storage facilities are established. The proposed language to distinguish between indoor and outdoor storage is focused on how access is gained to the rental units. The current definition for “self-service storage facility” which does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor is proposed to be deleted. For the indoor self-service storage facilities we are proposing the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” be established and the following definition: “A building containing separate interior climate-controlled storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer’s goods and wares and which all storage units contained within the building have an access door from an interior hallway.” A “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” shall not contain any outdoor storage.” For outdoor self- service storage facilities, we are proposing the use “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” be established and the following definition: “A building or group of buildings containing separate non climate-controlled storage units of varying sizes, which are leased or rented for the storage of customer’s goods and wares and which have exterior unit access generally consisting of single-story buildings with roll-up doors and direct drive-up access from the outside. A “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” may also contain outdoor storage.” “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts Currently “Self-Service Storage Facilities” are a special use in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts. They were changed from a permitted use to a special use in those districts last fall via a text amendment that included several other miscellaneous changes to the UDO. The applicant is proposing that indoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) be allowed as a special use in the “LC” Light Commercial and “GC” General Commercial Districts. Because of their unusual or unique characteristics, special uses require particular consideration as to their proper location in relation to adjacent established or intended uses or with respect to site layout, size, traffic circulation, etc. Some of the City’s older existing commercial space has become somewhat obsolete in regards to being attractive for retail space. Indoor self-service storage facilities would offer an opportunity for these properties to have a tenant that would help stabilize the area, increase property values and help draw people who would patronize the other nearby businesses. Allowing indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” does create some concern if they begin to occupy space or property that is more ideal or intended for retail commercial uses. As noted, self-storage businesses have become very lucrative and we want to ensure that they do not begin to take up vacant space in prime locations, or that they pursue prime vacant land zoned for retail commercial. Staff would propose that in the “LC” and “GC” zoning districts that indoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) only be allowed in existing commercial buildings and not be allowed in newly constructed buildings. In addition, we would recommend that indoor self-service storage facilities only be allowed in existing building space and not be a part of an expansion to a commercially building. These strategies would allow productive use in older commercial properties that have struggled to complete with newer centers in better locations. If this strategy is desirable, consideration should be given on how old the building would have to be and if a self- service storage facility would be allowed to occupy an entire building or shopping center or just a portion of a building. The concept of allowing indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” Districts and the additional requirements that they can only located in existing buildings and not allowed in new buildings would be something we would want feedback from the Commission on. Comments and direction on how old the building would have to be and if a self-service storage facility would be allowed to occupy an entire building or just a portion of a building is also welcome. Please note that properties zoned “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District would be controlled by the particular ordinance governing the site in determining if a self-service storage facility would be a permitted, special or prohibited use. A property owner would be allowed to petition the City to amend a Planned Development Ordinance to allow a self-service storage facility (indoor or outdoor). “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts As previously noted self-service storage facilities are currently a special use in the “LI” Light Industrial and “HI” Heavy Industrial Districts. The amendment proposes to allow indoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) as a permitted use in the “LI” and “HI” Districts and outdoor self-service storage facilities (Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access) would be allowed as a special use in the those districts. Article 7 Supplemental District Regulations We are proposing to add Article 7.21 to the Supplemental District Regulations in the UDO and establishing items to review for special use permits for an indoor self-service storage facility (Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access) or an outdoor self- service storage facility (Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access) including, but not limited to: • Access/Traffic Circulation • Hours of Operation • Accessory uses such as retail sales of packing or mailing supplies • Fencing • Lighting • Architectural Elevations • Screening • Security Cameras • Dumpsters and Enclosures • Parking • Outdoor Storage These items would be considered for each special use permit application and associated standards or conditions may be applied to the special use permit per the provisions of Article 14.03 Special Use Permit of the UDO. Recommendation: Staff is looking for direction from the Commission in relation to the proposed amendments and particularly the concept of allowing indoor self-service storage facilities as a special use in the “LC” and “GC” Districts with the associated recommended requirements that they only be allowed in existing buildings and not in new buildings. Once direction is provided, we can come back to the next Commission meeting with a full report and recommendation with specific language. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, Illinois, on the petition by James Mason of Mason Properties for text amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” as follows: Article 3.01, “Definitions”, to create a use and definition for “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” and “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” and to delete the existing use and definition for “Self-Service Storage Facility”; Article 5.07 “LC” Light Commercial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a special use; Article 5.08 “GC” General Commercial District by adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a special use; Article 5.11 “LI” Light Industrial District by deleting “Self-Service Storage Facilities” from the list of special uses and adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a permitted use and adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” as a special use; Article 5.12 “HI” Heavy Industrial District by deleting “Self-Service Storage Facilities” from the list of special uses and adding “Self- Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” as a permitted use and adding “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” as a special use; Article 7 ”Supplemental District Regulations” by adding Article 7.21 and establishing items to review for a special use permit for a “Self-Service Storage Facility, Interior Unit Access” or a “Self-Service Storage Facility, Exterior Unit Access” and any related amendments deemed necessary pursuant to public hearing and review. All interested persons are encouraged to submit written comments on this proposal to the City of DeKalb by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, and are invited to appear and be heard at the time and place listed above. Further information is available from the Community Development Department, 815-748-2060. Christina Atherton, Chair DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission City of DeKalb