Development Code Amendment
and Project Use Permit
Request For
Personal Mini-Storage Facility Use
(P21-1084)
Stockton City Council
Agenda Item 16.1
January 24, 2023
Request
•S M C Section 16.20.020, Table 2‐2
(Allowable land uses and permit
requirements)
•S e c t i o n 16.80.200 (Mini‐storage
facilities) to allow limited Personal
“mini” storage facilities in the
Commercial, Downtown (CD) zone.
Code Amendment:
•T o establish a mini‐storage facility at
530 E. Market Street, formerly
known as the Record Building,
subject to conditions.
Commission Use Permit:
Project Location
APN 149-130-18, located at 530 E. Market Street, the older of the two buildings formerly known as The Record.
Zoning (Commercial, Downtown - CD)
Commercial, Downtown ZoneDowntown Core area
Code Amendments
1) Allow Mini-storage with CUP in CD
zone
(Amend Table 2-2 16.20.020)
2) Mini-storage Standards in CD zone
(New subsection "D" 16.80.200 Personal
“Mini” storage)
•
New Mini-Storage Standards
Mini-storage Standards in CD zone (New subsection “O"
16.80.200 Mini-storage facilities)
Size and location limitations
No two within ¼ mile
60% max of leasable space
70% max of ground floor
Stealthing of facilities in existing buildings
Disguise or mitigate the visual presence
Facade improvements, Landscaping & Signage
Consistent with the Downtown Commercial Design
Guidelines
Hours of operation
Daytime Hours of 7am – 10pm
Commission Use Permit
• Proposed Mini-storage in 60% of former Record
building at 530 E. Market Street
• Remaining ±94,256 sq. ft. vacant space saved for
retail, office, or residential
• Facade changes and signage require Design Review
• Tenant Space for street-facing ground floor retail/office will be preserved to minimize visibility of storage
facility
• Additional landscaping and lighting will be required for all parking and pedestrian areas.
Existing Surrounding Uses
530 E. Market Street
Floor Plans
1st Floor
Basement
Floor Plans
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Conceptual Rendering
*Project subject to Design Review upon building permit submittal Conclusion
• Consistent with General Plan policies for the
downtown area.
• New standards are flexible enough to address
market conditions.
• Reviewed by applicable agencies and
departments.
• The Planning Commission voted 5-0 (two
commissioners absent) recommending
approval.
• Project still requires subsequent design
review and construction permit approvals.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council:
• Recommend no additional environmental review
is required per California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15183 & 15332; and
• Adopt an Ordinance amending SMC Sections 16.20.020
and 16.80.200; and
• Adopt a Resolution approving a Commission Use Permit
to establish a mini-storage facility at 530 E. Market Street subject to conditions of use.