HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 955-2022 Zoning Avery Pointe Commercial Blk A, Lot 2RCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
(Avery Pointe Commercial, Block A, Lot 2R; located on the north side of W. White Street,
293± feet east of S. Ferguson Parkway.)
ORDINANCE NO. q5 2 "aD9)a
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP,
AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AS
DESCRIBED HEREIN, PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY
CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY
CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY
LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of Anna, Texas ("City") has previously adopted ordinances, rules and
regulations governing the zoning in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request to amend the zoning and development regulations
in Ordinance No. 179-2005 as modified by Ord. No. 226-2005 and 709-2015 from Retail
Buildings Inc. on Avery Pointe Commercial, Block A, Lot 2R as shown in Exhibit 1 (the
'Property") attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City and the City Council of the City of
Anna ("City Council") have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise and have
held the public hearings as required by law and afforded a full and fair hearing to all property
owners and generally to all persons interested in and situated in the affected area and in the
vicinity thereof, the City Council has concluded that the Zoning Ordinance of the City should be
amended as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The above recitals are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
Section 2. Zoning Ordinance Amended
Exhibit C of Ordinance No. 179-2005 is hereby amended by changing as follows:
4.0 General Conditions:
4.5 Residential Buffering: In addition to the six (6) foot masonry screening wall,
as noted above in Section 4.4, steps shall be taken to buffer and/or screen
commercial users within Tract C from residential users. A landscape buffer
area, a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in width, shall be provided on the
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commercial property adjacent to existing or proposed residential uses. The
width of the landscape buffer area shall be reduced to ten (10) feet in width
within the limits of Avery Pointe Commercial, Block A, Lot 2R to accommodate
the extension of existing paving areas. This landscape buffer area will be
located within the limits of Tract C and will contain trees (minimum 3" caliper)
planted a maximum of fifty (50) feet apart. In areas where there is an overlap of
the landscape buffer area with an easement, alternative plantings may be
provided subject to approval by the City of Anna Public Works Department,
Section 3. Official Zoning Map
The official Zoning Map of the City shall be corrected to reflect the change in zoning described
herein.
Section 4. Savings, Repealing and Severability Clauses
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the words, sentences,
paragraphs, subdivisions, clauses, phrases, and provisions of this ordinance are severable and,
if any phrase, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, or provision of this ordinance shall be
declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid or inapplicable by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality, invalidity or inapplicability shall not
affect any of the remaining words, sentences, paragraphs, subdivisions, clauses, phrases, or
provisions of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council
without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional, invalid or inapplicable
words, sentences, paragraphs, subdivisions, clauses, phrases, or provisions. Further, all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this ordinance become
effective that are consistent and do not conflict with the terms and provisions of this ordinance
are hereby ratified to the extent of such consistency and lack of conflict, and all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in force when the provisions of this ordinance become effective that are
inconsistent or in conflict with the terms and provisions contained in this ordinance are hereby
repealed only to the extent of any such conflict. Notwithstanding any provision of this ordinance
or the Anna Code, it is intended that this ordinance fully comply with Chapter 3000 of the Texas
Government Code ("Chapter 3000") and this ordinance shall and the City Code shall be
interpreted in a manner to comply with Chapter 3000. For the purposes of this ordinance, any
provision of the City Code that does not comply with Chapter 3000 shall be deemed to have
been excluded and not a part of this ordinance.
Section 5. Penalty
Any violation of any of the terms of this ordinance, whether denominated in this ordinance as
unlawful or not, shall be deemed a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of any such violation
shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for each incidence of violation. Each day a
violation exists is considered a separate offense and will be punished separately.
Section 6. Publication of the Caption and Effective Date
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This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage by the City Council, approval by the Mayor,
and posting and/or publication, if required by law, of its caption. The City Secretary is hereby
authorized and directed to implement such posting and/or publication.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas this 11th day of January 2022.
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Lauren Mecke '
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Ross Altobelli
Monday, November 15, 2021 8:12 AM
Lauren Mecke
FW: PROPOSED mini self storage in front of Avery Pointe Community
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY OF
Anna
Visit: AnnaTexas.gov. Like us on Facebook.
From: Jessica Hurley
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 12:24 AM
To: Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli <raltobelli@annatexas.gov>; Council <Council@annatexas.gov>; Kevin
Toten <ktoten@annatexas.gov>; Josh Vollmer <jvollmer@annatexas.gov>; Stan Carver <scarver@annatexas.gov>; Randy
Atchley <ratchley@annatexas.gov>; Danny Ussery <dussery@annatexas.gov>; Lee Miller <Imiller@annatexas.gov>
Subject: PROPOSED mini self storage in front of Avery Pointe Community
Good evening all. I am writing to express that I am STRONGLY opposed to having a storage facility erected in front of the
Avery Pointe Community.
There are various reasons as to why I am opposed to them and I will list and explain them below.
Thank you for taking a few mins out of your day to read and consider my facts, feelings, and opinions.
#1 HOT SPOT FOR CRIME AND ILLICIT ACTIVITY
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2 INCREASE IN TRASH, DEBRIS, TRAFFIC, RODENTS and UNWANTED PESTS
#3 EYESORE AND WILL LOWER PROPERTY VALUES
44 WE ALREADY HAVE A STORAGE UNIT LESS THAN A MILE AWAY
HOT SPOT FOR CRIME, Storage units are NOTORIOUS for being a hotbed for various types of crime. Drugs, Drug
manufacturing, distribution. Assault, murder, sexual assault. Human trafficking, child molestation. Theft, B&E's of houses
and cars in the near areas. We are already seeing an uptick in criminal activity as we are growing, another storage unit in
a RESIDENTIAL area would only add to that. High -crime areas deter people from wanting to move here and invite
criminals and illegal activity.
INCREASE IN TRASH, DEBRIS, RODENTS, and UNWANTED PESTS- I feel this is pretty self-explanatory.
TRAFFIC is already becoming an issue with the new car wash add in the Dollar Tree and the upcoming expansion of the
community at the end of Ferguson. This facility will only lead to more accidents and casualties, Vehicle V Vehicle, and
Vehicle V pedestrian.
EYESORE, DECREASE PROPERTY VALUES. When you google storage units in any area in the USA they are typically in
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rundown, high crime areas. That is NOT what YOU or I moved here for.
With increased crime and unappealing buildings and venues come decreased property values. We came here to raise
our family and grow with Anna, we were sold on all the visions that Anna had shared with the community for its future.
We purchased our very first house here and now we are risking our investment with this proposed storage facility.
WE ALREADY HAVE A STORAGE UNIT LESS THAN A MILE AWAY and AT LEAST 5 others in Anna, Do we REALLY need
another storage facility, let alone one right in the middle of a residential community?
What doesn't make sense to me is, we are adding in an 800 MILLION dollar communityjust down the road from the
proposed area, a storage facility is pretty undesirable and unappealing. I just don't see how the facility would
complement the current and future landscape.
We should leave that area alone, for now, more businesses are coming in all the time. Anna would be better suited for a
sit-down restaurant or retail spaces for more tax revenue and options for the city and its residents.
How are we selling a vision of Anna and it's beauty, warm welcomes, and sustainability?
Tall said it best "Keep Anna Beautiful, PLEASE DON'T GO" spoiling our vi
"ews and
decreasing our property values " *https://www.annatexas.gov/1219/Keep-Anna-Beautiful*
PLEASE VOT
E NO TO THIS- When you are casting your vote, ask Would you you want this storage unit in front of your house, decreasing your property value and quality of life?
Are you okay with all of the crime, drugs, and illegal weapons traffic this would welcome?
Do you feel safe with your children playing outside of this facility with their friends without supervision?
If you answered or even thought NO -Then PLEASE VOTE NO for your children/grandchildren and mine!
Slainte Mhath
Jessica Hurley
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From: Ross Altobelli
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:58 AM
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: FW: Anna Self Storage.
From: Jessica Hurley
Date: January 3, 2022 at 9:43:43 PM CST
To: Danny Ussery <dussery@annatexas.gov>, Randy Atchley <ratchley@annatexas.gov>, Stan Carver
<scarver@annatexas.gov>, Josh Vollmer <ivollmer@annatexas.gov>, Council <Council@annatexas.gov>,
Kevin Toten <ktoten@annatexas.gov>, Ryan Henderson <rhenderson@annatexas.gov>, Nate Pike
<npike@annatexas.gov>, Jim Proce <iproce@annatexas.gov>
Subject: Anna Self Storage.
Good evening, my name is Jessica Hurley and I'm a resident of Anna, living in Avery Pointe Estates.
I'm addressing you all regarding the special use permit for the storage facility that would like to be built
at White and Ferguson.
I first want to bring to your attention to the Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan which lays out the future
plans for Anna. The current zoning for the lot in question is community commercial, as defined by the
place type descriptions.
Within that place type description, it lays out a description of the vision for that specific zoning area.
Community commercial development is typically characterized by small, freestanding buildings
containing one or more businesses. Unlike larger shopping centers that may attract regional customers,
community commercial developments primarily provide services for residents of surrounding
neighborhoods. Business types may include restaurants, local retail, medical offices, banks, and other
retail services.
I want to reread a few key points in that description- SMALL, freestanding buildings containing one or
more businesses. Business types may include restaurants, local retail, banks, and services.
The supporting photos show two banks and a doctor's office.
The description nor the photos mention or show a storage facility as being part of the vision they had
the in Community Commercial zoning area.
When looking at the guiding principles of the Anna 2050 plan, it states Today's leaders in Anna want the
community to grow but they want the kind of growth that will benefit Anna's current and future
residents.
There are 12 guidelines they set for the desirable growth
I will be speaking on
Guideline #7
Includes businesses that serve and provide high -quality jobs to Anna's residents, that expand the tax
base, and that establish Anna as an important long-term employment center for the DFW region.
This will not bring more than MAYBE 4 jobs to Anna; the developer has already stated that this facility
will not be manned 24hrs a day so there will not be night shift needs.
This will not expand our tax base as much as other businesses WITHIN the COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
(CC) zoning plan would.
This will not bean important and long-term employment center within Anna or the DFW region.
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Guideline If 8
Makes Anna an education and training hub for people in Anna and the surrounding region.
Again, this facility will only bring roughly 4 jobs to Anna and the surrounding areas, not nearly significant
enough to be a training hub.
Guideline #9
Promotes the health and vitality of existing Anna neighbors, neighborhoods, businesses and
infrastructure.
This facility will harm the health and vitality of Anna and its residents, businesses and infrastructure.
Harming neighbors- by erecting this 2-story facility right against the yards of some of the neighbors of
Avery Pointe Estates, harming their property value and affecting their quality of life and safety.
Harming our Neighborhoods- decreasing the overall property value of the area and the desirability of
the current and future housing communities. Taking away our safety and enjoyment of our amenities
center and pool with our families.
Harming our existing and future businesses- I have spoken to many storage facilities in our immediate
area and they have said that the approval of this permit and the building of this storage facility will
directly and quickly affect their businesses and livelihoods. Remove jobs already in place here in Anna
and possibly even force them to close their doors and move their families out of Anna.
Harming Infrastructure- You remove all viable possibilities for future expansion and bringing in new
businesses and EXPANDING the tax base the way it was intended within the 2050 plan. This storage unit
will not generate as much tax revenue as other and or multiple businesses that fit the intended zoning
plan for the community commercial space. This facility will become stagnant, storage is the first thing
people cut from their budgets. We need to be smart with how we hold to the plans and vision of the
2050 plan and opt for more recession -proof, tax generating businesses such as restaurants, retail, and
services, vets, doctors/specialists, pharmacies, etc.
We are in desperate need of options, we should be adding variety without taking from the current and
existing businesses.
We can only build so much before we're out of space and in such a booming city like Anna we need to
be wise and stick closely to the guidelines and vision set forth by the 2050 Comprehensive Plan for the
good of Anna and it's past, present and future residents.
BEFORE you vote, I hope my facts ring in your ears, and
BEFORE you say you don't have a choice, recognize that you
Jo this time, because this permit, building, and business does
not adhere to the vision set forth by the Anna 2050
Comprehensive Plan.
and my fellow neighbors look forward to meeting with you
A on the 11th
Thank you for your time!
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC)
Cbersot« 6lntent
Community Coal development Is typically characterized by
small, freestanding buildings containing one or more businesses. Unlike
longer shopping centers that may attract regional customors, Community
Commarcial daslopmonls primarily provide services for residents of
surrounding neighborhoods. Business types may include restaurants, local
retail, medical offices, banks and other retail and services.
Land Uaa Consid«ellona
Primary Lend Use
Rotail and Commercial
Ssoondary Lend Use
n Civic and institutional uses
n Indicators & Assumptions
� Lot Slzo (Range) N/A
n Typically 5 acres or loss; I or 2 stories
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ANNA 2050 GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Today's leaders in Anna want the community to grow. But they want growth
that benefits Anna's current and future neighbors. This desirable growth:
Occurs where and when it can be supported by the public facilities
and services provided by the City of Anna and by other public entities
(including Collin County and Anna ISD) that Anna's neighbors need.
Maintains a healthy balance between old and new, and between
residential and non-residential uses.
Builds on Anna's heritage and history as the foundation of a unique 21st
century identity.
Offers many diverse, vibrant and distinctive destinations for work and play.
Attracts and keeps neighbors who are multi -cultural and multi -
generational and provides housing choices for people from a variety of
backgrounds, income levels and stages of life.
Creates a community with strong communication, shared core values
and connection between neighbors, as well as offective communication
between neighbors and the City government.
Includes businesses that serve and provide high -quality jobs to Anna's
residents, that expand the tax base and that establish Anna as an
important long-term employment center for the DFW region.
Makes Anna an education and training hub for people in Anna and the
surrounding region.
Promotes the health and vitality of existing Anna neighbors.
neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure.
Provides neighbors with a range of flexible, practical and appropriate
mobility choices to their destinations using all modes of travel (car,
bike, walk, transit, and others).
Is resilient and adaptable in response to change and innovation, and
responsive in times of emergency or disaster.
Is�and effective in its use of resources and infrastructure -
fiscalenergy, ®and natural
, assets.
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PLACETYPE DESCRIPTIONS
PlaceTypes are the '`color palette" used to represent the different sorts
of places that could exist in the Anna community of the future. They
communicate what's important. Instead of referencing a single land use,
they describe the character of the place and the quality of the place to be
created —the mix of land uses, scale, how a pedestrian would experience
the area and other aspects. This approach also gives the community more
flexibility in addressing development proposals for specific properties and in
responding to changing market conditions.
The fifteen PlaceTypes belo�.vrere used in the Alternatives Analysis phase of
this process. They are used here to depict the general Preferred Scenario for
future growth. In addition, they will be used at a smaller scale in the Future
Land Use element and other Anna 2050 Plan components to show a more
specific level of detail about appropriate future development. Each of these
potential PlaceTypes is summarized in the chart below. The details of each
PlaceType are provided in the Future Land Use Strategy, found in Chapter
3. Each PlaceType is represented by a set of characteristics, including the
name, tile color and abbreviation, a brief description. a discussion of primary
and secondary land uses and development densities and supporting images.
ANNA 2050 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 11
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Lauren Mecke
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Ross Altobelli
Monday, November 15, 2021 8:12 AM
Lauren Mecke
FW: Concerns over Storage Facility Proposal near Avery Pointe
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY flF
Anna
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From: Anne Norment
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:35 AM
To: Council <Council@annatexas.gov>; Lee Norment <lee.t.norment@gmail.com>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>;
Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli <rltobelli@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>
Subject: Concerns over Storage Facility Proposal near Avery Pointe
Good morning.
Thank you all for your time reading my email of concerns over the proposed storage facility outside of Avery Pointe
Estates.
My concerns over this proposal are as follows:
1) property value- as one of the homes bordering the land, I foresee a drastic drop in my home's value with the addition
of a storage facility as a "backyard neighbor". It will cost my family, and many others, tens of thousands of dollars upon
sale of their home, while making their homes less enjoyable in the meantime. Which leads me to my next point:
21 Disturbances - as aself-storage facility, there will likely be lights and noise throughout the night. Directly bordering a
neighborhood is a poor location choice for any 24 hour facility.
3) Safety - as the sister of a police officer, I know that self -storage facilities are very common attractors of crime. Anna is
a safe and beautiful city. That is why we chose this location in which to grow and raise our family, which currently
consists of me, my husband, our 3 year old and 1 year old. The addition of more storage facilities will change the level of
safety over time and the fact that it would be right behind our home means it would change for us the quickest.
I implore you to keep Anna beautiful, peaceful, and safe by rejecting the proposal of a storage facility at the corner of
White Stand Ferguson.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Anne and Lee Norment and children
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From: Anne Norment
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: Zoning Response
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021 11:00:21 AM
Good morning•
Please find attached our response regarding the zoning proposition for the lot at the corner of
White Street and Ferguson. For your convenience and increased legibility, I will type out our
coments below: m
We, as owners of lot 63, 1341 Timberfalls Drive, are opposed to the intended use of lots 1R
and 3 on the grounds of health, safety, and welfare. A self-storage/mini-warehouse will impact
our property values, costing us tens of thousands of dollars upon sale of our home. The 24/7
lights, noise, and debris will create an uncomfortable environment in the meantime. A storage
facility will also attract crime, making our home unsafe for us and our young children. We
approve of the proposed changes to lot 2R and would like to propose those changes to all 3
Thank you,
Anne and Lee Norment
1341 Timberfalls Drive
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From: Ross Altobelli
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 8:12 AM
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: FW: Mini Storage
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY OF
Anna
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From: Amanda Leal
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 10:07 AM
To: Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>; Council <Council@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli
<raltobelli@annatexas.gov>
Subject: Mini Storage
Hello,
I am writing you regarding the proposed Mini Self Store project, to be built immediately
adjacent to Avery Pointe East. I am greatly concerned about property value and the safety
concerns that a self -storage facility brings. Other immediate concerns include general
appearance, noise, the traffic load on Ferguson, hours of operation, night lighting, criminal
activity, and illicit drug sales. As a mother of 2 young children safety at and around our
home is my #1 priority and the reason we chose to move to Anna and buy a home in this
community. I would be very disappointed if I would have to consider not enjoying an
evening walk, dinner or days at the pool due to a self -storage being so close us. Please
reconsider approving this self -storage project next to a community causing families to worry
for theirs and their family's safety because of it.
Thank you,
Amanda Leal
Avery Pointe Estates Homeowner
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we chose to move to Anna and buy a home in this community. I would be very disappointed if
I would have to consider not enjoying an evening walk, dinner or days at the pool due to a
self -storage being so close us. Please reconsider approving this self -storage project next to a
community causing families to worry for theirs and their family's safety because of it.
By signing this letter, I declare I am the owner or authorized agent of the property at tl�o address
written below.
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Lauren Mecke
From: Ross Altobelli
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 8:13 AM
To. Lauren Mecke
Subject: FW: Proposed Mini Self Storage in front of Avery Pointe
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY QF
Anna
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From: Tara Ebbinghaus
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2021 11:27 AM
To: Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>; Council <Council@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli <raltobelli@annatexas.gov>
Subject: Proposed Mini Self Storage in front of Avery Pointe
Good Morning,
I am writing you today in regards to the proposed storage facility in front of the Avery Pointe Community.
As an Avery Pointe resident, I am strongly against having this facility in front of the neighborhood I live in.
There are various reasons as to why I am opposed to this proposed development:
1. Hot Spot for Crime -Storage units are known for being a hotbed for various types of crime due to security being
limited to cameras. Theft, drugs, assault and murder are just a few of the types of crime we would be inviting so close to
our neighborhood.
2. Traffic - As Anna continues to grow, traveling in and out of Anna, especially during peak times, is already challenging.
And with the announcement of the new development and shops directly behind Avery Pointe, the new Dollar Tree, car
wash and various mini malls being built on 455, traffic is already going to increase significantly.
3. Decrease in Property Value - Storage facilities aren't typically very eye appealing and this facility would be at the
entrance of our development. I'm concerned that the home we bought here, the investment we made in our future and
in Anna is in jeopardy.
4. Need - When I google storage units in Anna, there are 6 within 5 miles of my home. Is this really what Anna residents
need? And right in front a family friendly, quiet neighborhood?
My husband and I have lived in Anna for 8 years, we built our first home here, because we were excited to see Anna
grow. We bought in on the vision of Anna becoming the "next Frisco" and while there have been many exciting
developments in this town, this proposed storage facility isn't one of them. There has to be a better option for this land.
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When this proposal comes up for a vote, I implore you to vote No, not only for the residents of Avery Pointe, but for all
of Anna. I understand development is part of this town growing but shouldn't it be something Anna residents are excited
about? Please don't develop just for development sake.
Thank you for taking the time to read my email and for all you do to make Anna better.
Tara Ebbinghaus
Avery Pointe Resident
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Lauren Mecke
From: Ross Altobelli
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 8:14 AM
To. Lauren Mecke
Subject: FW: The proposed Mini Self Store project
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY flF
Anna
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From: Rachel H
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2021 5:29 PM
To: Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli <raltobelli@annatexas.gov>
Subject: The proposed Mini Self Store project
Good evening!
I am wrng to express that I am STRONGLY opposed to having a storage facility erected in front of the Avery
Pointe Community.
I have numerous reasons as to why I am opposed to them and I will list and explain them below.
1. HOTSPOT FOR CRIME AND ILLICIT ACTIVITY
2. EYESORE AND WILL LOWER PROPERTY VALUES
3. Storage units are NOTORIOUS for being a hotbed for various types of
crime. Drugs, Drug manufacturing, distribution. Assault, murder, sexual assault.
Human trafficking, child molestation. Theft, B&E's of houses and cars in the near
areas. We are already seeing an uptick in criminal activity as we are growing,
another storage unit in a RESIDENTIAL area would only add to that. High -crime
areas deter people from wanting to move here and invite criminals and illegal
activity.
4. INCREASE IN TRASH, DEBRIS, RODENTS, and UNWANTED PESTS- I feel this is
pretty self-explanatory.
5. LACK OF PRIVACY FOR THOSE WHO ARE THE NEAREST TO THE STORAGE
PROPERTY. This property will literally be in their backyard and well as in the direct
view of residence utilizing the neighborhood pool.
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6. WE ALREADY HAVE AN EXISTING STORAGE UNIT THAT IS IN A
REASONABLE DISTANCE AND AREA. The drive to the current storage location is
within reasonable distance for most Anna residents. If anything there needs to be
another storage unit it needs to exist along the highway next to Walmart.
�. INCREASED TRAFFIC AND ACCESS ISSUES ALONG WHITE STREET. We already
are having issues with traffic flow around the city, this would add to the
compounding issue and stress we already deal with. Traffic is already becoming an
issue with the new car wash add in the Dollar Tree and the upcoming expansion of
the community at the end of Ferguson. This facility will only lead to more accidents
and casualties, Vehicle V Vehicle, and Vehicle V pedestrian.
a. PROPERTY VALUES. When you google storage units in any area in the USA they are
typically in rundown, high crime areas. That is NOT what YOU or I moved here for.
With increased crime and unappealing buildings and venues come decreased
property values. We came here to raise our family and grow with Anna, we were sold
on all the visions that Anna had shared with the community for its future.
9. NOT A GOOD REVENUE CALL. I can't imagine this bringing that much more
revenue to the city at all. It can only hold so many units anyway, therefore causing
the city to have yet another space that is not of much utilization. Anna already has
quite a bit of under utilized real estate that has yet to be repurposed.
Zo. THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER THINGS THE CITY OF ANNA NEEDS. We so
desperately need another grocer, pharmacy and urgent care. With so many people
moving to Anna and the surrounding areas, we need a better and sustainable supply
of the bare necessities even in the nation's current climate.
I hope that you hear me and my fellow residents in our outcry of concern for this project.
We all want what's best for our city and want to continue to live in a safe and beautiful
city.
I appreciate the time you have taken to read this email and I hope that you all will take
these issues into consideration.
Thank you,
Rachel Hamilton
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The creation and source of pollution to nearby areas especially our neighborhood.
The fact that it will cause more congestion in traffic in the area,
The fact that the store unit is not a needed due to the fact there is one down the street.
Also, the there many other locations that would be better suitable that this area.
Last v. nna cou use many o er retai or res auran s in a area ra er an a s orage unit,
By signing this letter, I declare I am the owner or authorized agent of the property at the address
written below.
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308 Copperswitch Drive
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12/2/2021
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Anna, TX 75409
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Lauren Mecke
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From: Ross Altobelli
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2021 8:17 AM
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: FW: Development of vacant land at White Street and Ferguson Parkway
Ross Altobelli
Director of Development Services
City of Anna, Texas
Office: 972-924-2616
THE CITY �7F
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From: William Brush
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2021 10:40 PM
To: Nate Pike <npike@annatexas.gov>; Jim Proce <jproce@annatexas.gov>; Ryan Henderson
<rhenderson@annatexas.gov>; Ross Altobelli <raltobelli@annatexas.gov>; Kevin Toten <ktoten@annatexas.gov>; Stan
Carver <scarver@annatexas.gov>; Randy Atchley <ratchley@annatexas.gov>; Danny Ussery <dussery@annatexas.gov>
Subject: Development of vacant land at White Street and Ferguson Parkway
Gentlemen,
The good people of Anna have elected or employed you to guide the City through this very turbulent
development phase of the City's history. It would be great if you could simply jump into the DeLorean and skip
forward 10, 15 or 20 years to see if your decisions worked out as intended. Unfortunately, that isn't possible
so, you will have to rely on your instincts that have served the City so well to this juncture.
I am writing regarding a developer's proposal to build atwo-story, Mini Self Store complex at the subject
location. The intersection of White and Ferguson represents the Western approach to Downtown Anna, the
entrance to Avery Pointe Estates and the soon to be started Annacapri Megatel Improvement District to the
North, Sue Evelyn Rattan Elementary School, Oak Hollow and Lakeview Estates to the South. Given the
extension of Ferguson Parkway North to Rosamond Parkway and, ultimately, South to Outer Loop Road, it
could be argued that this intersection will become a major crossroad within the City.
The question is how should the vacant land at this crossroad be used? What do commuters want to see on
their transit through the City? What type of commercial enterprises would the local residents want to visit and
support? How is the City best served by the development of this land?
In my mind, a two-story Mini Self Store facility is not the answer. The negatives of this type of establishment
far outweigh the positives. Major concerns would be general appearance, garbage and debris management,
vermin, hours of operation, noise, night lighting and acting as a magnet for criminal activity such as the sales
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of illicit drugs, stolen property, etc. There have to be other location options within Anna City limits for this
type of business.
Afar better use of this area would be retail shops, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. These types of
businesses improve the community way of life and increase area property values.
Please fulfill your commitment to enhance the livability of our great and growing City for the benefit of all
residents.
Respectfully submitted,
William Brush
1330 Crossvine Drive
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My husband and I are in the final stages of purchasing a new house in Anna. We have lived in Plano
for many years, and are looking forward to our new home and community. But, we are very
disappointed to find out that a 2-story self storage facility has been proposed for the corner of
Furguson and White streets. This would be a terrible eyesore for the city, and extremely detrimental
to the nearby neighborhoods. In fact, it would certainly deter us from continuing our plans to leave
well -planned Plano for "haphazard" Anna. In order to make Anna the prosperous city it has all the
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purchasing a new house in Anna. We have lived in Plano for many years, and are looking forward to our
new home and community. But, we are very disappointed to find out that a 2-story self storage facility
has been proposed for the corner of Furguson and White streets. This would be a terrible eyesore for
the city, and extremely detrimental to the nearby neighborhoods. In fact, it would certainly deter us
from continuing our plans to leave well -planned Plano for "haphazard" Anna. In order to make Anna the
prosperous city it has all the potential to be, the government must consider long term consequences
and the wishes of the people. Thank you
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We are writing this in regards to the recent proposal of the mini storage facility.
It has been discussed that the storage facility is proposed to be placed in area by the front of
our housing addition, Avery Pointe Estates. We would like to provide the reasoning behind
why we do not want this facility placed by our community and how it would negatively impact
the city/area.
Coming from someone who currently works in the security industry, we do not want a mini
storage unit in the proposed area due to the following reasons associated with self -storage
facilities,
Criminal activity will greatly increase due to the nature of fihe facility, lack of staff, poor
lighting, lack of maintenance, and security. i.e. drugs, theft, burglary, and assault.
Rodents and insects will be more prominent. This is associated with ALL storage facilities.
Not everyone is as clean as we would prefer.
Noise levels will exceed the present levels due to the hours of the storage facilities operation.
People often move things all hours of the day/night.
Garbage and other waste or debris will be left by dumpsters and trash bins.
Home values will lower due to the above listed items.
What are the statistics or information that backs up the above statements? Please see below.
Per ABC News: Denver, CO storage units experience as many as 1 crime such as burglary
or assault every 2 months. This was reported for the year of 2020.
Per Wichita Falls, TX PD: Self -storage units or businesses provide a unique target for
criminals due to the items that are often Additionally, criminal conduct can -go............-.--....
unnoticed due to low traffic within the storage area.
Per Houston, TX PD: Self -storage units are often a haven for criminals and are reported to
be the #1 cause of burglaries. Just from 2010-2013 there were 34 break-ins reported.
Per Arlington, TX PD: Two people burglarized a storage facility during the hours
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Per Arlington, TX PD: Two people burglarized a storage facility during the hours of 12:30
PM-1:30 PM In April of 2021.
Per Dallas, TX PD: In December of 2014 three individuals burglarized 155 storage units
around midnight.
Per Houston, TX PD: In March of 2021 a female teenager was kidnapped and held captive in
a storage unit for 5 days. She was also sexually assaulted during the incident. This case is
possibly associated with the human trafficking ring in Houston.
The above are just a few reports or incidents that have occurred among thousands. It's not
just nighttime that storage facilities bring in criminals. It's al( hours of the night and day that
these incidents occur. This is an issue in every state and every city. Who is to say these
criminals won't move on to the nearby homes or vehicles parked in our community? This is a
major safety concern not only for our family, but for ail people in the community and city.
There are far better options for the land and far better areas for a storage facility to be placed.
i.e. away from families, schools, and homes!
Examples of things that would benefit the community and city are fisted as follows,
YMCA or Gym
Community Library
Retail Shops
Restaurants
Coffee Shops
Community Garden
Community Park
Community Dog Park
Community Food Truck Yard
_ _ Grocery. Store .._ _ .. _ _ _ .. ..
Hardware Store
Movie Theater
Health Clinic
In closing, we urge you to please review the hardships and issues that the storage facility
could cause in the future. We implore you to reconsider the proposed and commit to enhance
our city.
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From: Skvlar MaDle
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: Zoning Response = Avery Pointe Homeowner
Date: Monday, November 22, 2021 11:47:00 PM
I hope this email finds you well,
I would like to let the Ciiy of Anna know that my household is NOT in favor of the purposed
Storage Unit. This is to be built on S. Ferguson and White St.. It will not add to our life here in
Anna; there is another storage unit down the street. This land should be used for a retail
business in order to bring value to the land and property around it. I would also imagine that a
Storage Unit means bright security lights in my front windows at night.
Please think about the people around this land and the value that it could provide the city and
add property value for the residents.
If there is a form I need to fill out, please let me know.
Thank you,
Skylar Maple
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From: Josh Cave
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: Zoning Response - Proposed Zoning Change public hearing Dec 6th
Date. Friday, December 3, 2021 1:13:30 PM
Good day,
I am submng an electronic response to the proposed zoning change. My name is Joshua
Cave and I live at 509 Brook View Ct, Anna, TX 75409.
I support Proposal 1 to reduce the landscape requirements buffer for Lot 2R to align with the
existing fire lane.
I am opposed to Proposal 2 & 3 of granting a SUP for self -storage. It does not seem to be in
the strategic interests of the citizens of Anna to solicit businesses that are not locally owned
and also will not employ a large number of Anna citizens relative to the square feet allocated
for this business. As the proposed self -storage fails both of these criteria, I request that we
deny the SUP for self -storage and grant this to another business that is either locally owned or
can employ a large number of Anna citizens.
Thank you for including my feedback in the upcoming discussion.
Best Regards,
Josh
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From: Kevin Wasp
To: Lauren Mecke
Cc: Nate Pike; Jim Proce; Ryan Henderson; Council; Ross Altobelli
Subject: Zoning Response
Date: Friday, December 3, 20214:32:01 PM
Hello Lauren,
I am contacting you to officially provide notice that I am "opposed to request" regarding the
proposed zoning change.
This location is a poor choice to allow a 35ft two story structure to be built. Storage units have
notoriously been associated with criminal activity. They also are breeding grounds for illicit
activities at night. his://www.sl2arefoot.com/self-storage/blog/4626-self-storage-crime/
There is also the consideration that this structure will be an unsightly addition to the
neighborhood. Especially to the taxpaying homeowners who will live in the shadow of this
two story structure.
The City of Anna has ample commercial zoned real-estate locations adjacent to the Walmart
shopping center that would be far better suited for the traffic, noise pollution and access for
traffic associated with storage units.
I expect the City of Anna will take into advisement my concerns. As a resident and taxpaying
homeowner, I find it concerning the lack of foresight in considering this zoning change and
location.
Please reconsider the proposed zoning changes and keep Anna a family friendly homeowner
based city as Mayor Nate Pike has stated many times. I believe we can sustain the
fast growing City of Anna while maintaining the same safety and appeal that makes Anna
such a great place to live in.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Best Regards,
Kevin Wasp
1408 Crescent View Dr
Anna, TX 75409
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We are writing this in regards to the recent proposal of the mini storage facility.
It has been discussed that the storage facility is proposed to be placed in area by the front of our
housing addition, Avery Pointe Estates. We would like to provide the reasoning behind why we do not
want this facility placed by our community and how it would negatively impact the city/area.
Coming from someone who currently works in the security industry, we do not want a mini storage unit
in the proposed area due to the following reasons associated with self -storage facilities,
Criminal activity will greatly increase due to the nature of the facility, lack of staff, poor lighting, lack of
maintenance, and security. i.e. drugs, theft, burglary, and assault.
Rodents and insects will be more prominent. This is associated with ALL storage facilities. Not everyone
is as clean as we would prefer.
Noise levels will exceed the present levels due to the hours of the storage facilities operation. People
often move things all hours of the day/night.
Garbage and other waste or debris will be left by dumpsters and trash bins.
Home values will lower due to the above listed items.
What are the statistics or information that backs up the above statements? Please see below.
Per ABC News: Denver, CO storage units experience as many as 1 crime such as burglary or assault
every 2 months. This was reported for the year of 2020.
Per Wichita Falls, TX PD: Self -storage units or businesses provide a unique target for criminals due to
the items that are often stored there. Additionally, criminal conduct can go unnoticed due to low traffic
within the storage area.
Per Houston, TX PD: Self -storage units are often a haven for criminals and are reported to be the #1
cause of burglaries. Just from 2010-2013 there were 34 break-ins reported.
Per Arlington, TX PD: Two people burglarized a storage facility during the hours of 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
In April of 2021.
Per Dallas, TX PD: In December of 2014 three individuals burglarized 155 storage units around
midnight.
Per Houston, TX PD: In March of 2021 a female teenager was kidnapped and held captive in a storage
unit for 5 days. She was also sexually assaulted during the incident. This case is possibly associated
with the human trafficking ring in Houston.
The above are just a few reports or incidents that have occurred among thousands. It's not just
nighttime that storage facilities bring in criminals. It's all hours of the night and day that these incidents
occur. This is an issue in every state and every city. Who is to say these criminals won't move on to the
nearby homes or vehicles parked in our community? This is a major safety concern not only for our
family, but for all people in the community and city.
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There are far better options for the land and far better areas for a storage facility to be placed. i.e. away
from families, schools, and homes!
Examples of things that would benefit the community and city are listed as follows,
YMCA or Gym
Community Library
Retail Shops
Restaurants
Coffee Shops
Community Garden
Community Park
Community Dog Park
Community Food Truck Yard
Grocery Store
Hardware Store
Movie Theater
Health Clinic
In closing, we urge you to please review the hardships and issues that the storage facility could cause in
the future. We implore you to reconsider the proposed and commit to enhance our city.
Kind Regards,
Deb &Lauren Story
512 Westpark Dr Anna, TX 75409
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I feel that a storage facility at the main entrance of our neighborhood would cause traffic
issues as well as increase the potential for crime. I am opposed to the development of the
storage facility.
By signing this letter, I declare I am the owner or authorized agent of the property at the address
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From: iohn Dennell
To: Lauren Mecke
Subject: For the Public Record Agenda Items #20, #24(A), #24(B)
Date: Monday, December 6, 2021 1:01:01 PM
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06, Dec., 2021
Ms, Mecke,
Please disseminate and include this communication where appropriate.
Thank you,
John Pennell
1515 Westfall Drive
Anna TX, 75409
816 8301975
To:
Interested Parties.
RE: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Monday, December 06, 2021
Citizen Comments:
Proposal for Mini self -storage (White and Ferguson)
1). Consent Item #20.
John Pennell is in favor of and supports the re -plat.
2). Items for Individual Consideration Item #24 (A).
John Pennell is in favor of and supports the amendment to zoning by specific use permit.
3). Items for Individual Consideration Item #24 (B).
John Pennell is in favor of and supports the Concept Plan.*
*(My opinion is: the drawing "Concept Plan Notes" notation is insufficient by itself.
The regulation of the handling of waste should be further defined in the specific use
permit/agreement...
at the discretion of the City Manager, Mayor and Council.)
4). Recommendation:
John Pennell is in favor of and supports the staff recommendations.
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From: John pennell
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 1:11 PM
To: Ross Altobelli
Cc: Lauren Mecke; Salena Tittle; Heather Standerfer
Subject: mini -storage proposal / White and Ferguson
Attachments: Tabular Summary of Comments.pdf; Rebuttal to Comments Opposing
Proposal.pdf; ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR ADDITIONS TO THE SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT.PDF
Director Altobelli,
I am writing to support the work of you and your colleagues.
You have my respect.
I am asking that this communication be widely distributed.
Please forward it City wide to all that have e-mails.
Let me be clear...
Jim's "Team" needs to know that the Director of Development Services and his staff are straight
shooters and are doing a great job.
As do the people of ANNA.
I also need this communication to go to the Mayor and City Council and the Planning and Zoning
Commissioners.
I authorize them to use all or parts in any fashion they choose, read it into the record, print it, post it,
etc.
I do not plan to speak at the public hearings.
Bottom Line:
I place my trust and confidence in my City Manager and his team.
Anna is well on its way to becoming a shining star and the #1 City in North Texas.
Y'all are going to lead the way.
Highest Regards,
John Pennell
1515 Westfall Drive
Anna TX, 75409
816 830 1975
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On the day of the Planning and Zoning public hearing, (Monday, December 6, 2021) there were
17 submissions of public commentary posted.
!6 submissions were in opposition to the proposal and were proffered by:
Jessica Hurley and Slante' Mhath, Anne and Lee Norment, Amanda Leal, Tara Ebbinghaus,
Rachael Hamilton, William Brush, Kimberly Winarski
Julia Gilsdorf Ramirez, Jen Simmons, James Simmons, Skylar Maple, Aaron Kovach, Leecia
Kovach, Matthew Burns, Birgitte Blackwell, and Josh Cave.
Opposition beliefs fell into these categories:
14 Criminal Activity
14 Property Values
11 Disturbances/Noise/Lights... 24/7
7 Traffic
6 Trash
5 Rats and Vermin
5 Eye Sore / A Monstrosity
5 Anna has plenty of storage facilities
2 Anna has higher needs
1 Pollution
1 Lack of Privacy
1 Not enough revenue for the City
1 Business should be locally owned
1 Business should employ City residents
A submission was in favor of the proposal and was proffered by: Charly Eidenier.
Supporting beliefs fell into these categories:
1 Quiet
1 Not a nuisance
1 Best option
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On the evening of Monday, December 6, 2021, a public hearing took place.
5 speakers were in opposition to the proposal.
The names of the speakers are Lee Norment, Stephen Fletcher, Julia Norvell, William Rush, and
John Oglesby.
Opposition beliefs fell into these categories:
4 criminal activity
3 property values
3 eyesore / monstrosity
2 operation vendor not named
2 lights at night
1 traffic
1 height of building
1 how many do we need
1 homeless will get in
1 better use of the land
1 zoning is to preserve the character of the community
A Commissioner asked for the project tax numbers to be made available to The Commission.
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The citizen comments are
well intentioned and emotionally compelling.
However, as I reviewed them,
I found City staff reports and recommendation
showed a greater knowledge of the facts in every circumstance.
The City Development Services has done a noteworthy and
exemplary job of collecting pertinent facts and presenting them.
Here are my opinions... in rebuttable... to the commentary of other citizens
who proffered them in opposition to the proposal.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
The Specific Use Permit* enables the City to stipulate the terms and the conditions and
the standards for the security of the mini -warehouse facility.
(see below).
The lucrative nature of self -storage facilities** provides sufficient funding
for eliminating most all likelihood of crime.
(See below)
The Specific Use Permit should require, and set out and specify
what are the acceptable security measures...
Security methods may include many possibilities, such as...
over -night security dogs, security dogs with cameras, abundance of cameras, or
a requirement that an off -duty Anna law enforcement officer must be employed...
and, on site... 24/7.
Any of these should deter criminal activity and
some will nearly guarantee zero criminal activity.
My father used to say... "First, you've got to want to"...
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PROPERTY VALUES
The City Council, the City Manager, and the City Staff, all want what is best for this City.
It is silly to say otherwise.
All of these individuals are professionals and are educated in
municipal development and those things which are beneficial and necessary
to create a thriving community.
Our City leaders are not idiots. On the contrary, they are experienced professionals.
It is nonsense to imply that our City leaders would move forward with a land use proposal that
undermines the development of the City or reduces the property values of homes.
Further,
a City Manager cares for his community... more than any of us... combined.
It's his baby... and, it's all he lives for... and,
He wants to make the best decisions and to get it right.
He has hand-picked his team to do just that... get it right.
And when citizens are asked for our input at public hearings... provide it, then
trust that he'll do his best to get it right.
I trust my City Manager and his team... so should you.
And know this... any mistake hurts the City manager...
way more than it effects your property value.
We are all citizens of Anna... so love each other... and be kind.
DISTURBANCES from NOISE, LIGHTS, and 24/7 HOURS of OPERATION
The packet presented by the City staff addresses the issues, quite thoroughly.
This fact is clear:
The developer/operator is in agreement to let the City set out the terms and conditions
for operating this business in the Specific Use Permit.. Period.
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At this point in time...
The developer/operator agrees to follow the City of Anna lighting requirements.
The developer operator agrees to limit the hours of operation to be from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The developer/operator agrees that outside storage will be prohibited.
The sketch drawing indicates all buildings will be
a full 35 foot set -back from the existing masonry walls.
TRAFFIC
The packet presented by the City staff addresses the issues, quite thoroughly.
and provides comparative analyses for various land uses and various business types.
Here are the staff findings.
The estimated vehicular traffic for
the peak (2) hours from 4 pm to 6 pm in the afternoon/evening...
For a General Office/ Medical Office/ Shopping Center.....(14,000 sq.ft.)............86 vehicle trips.
For a Shopping Center............................................................(28,000 sq.ft.)............107 vehicle trips.
For a Shopping Center with 2 Restaurant Drive thru's......(10,000 sq.ft.) plus
(2 x 3,500 sq.ft.).........267 vehicle trips.
Please Note: The proposed self -storage, mini warehouse development would
generate significantly less traffic than any other of the retail, office, Cl"d service type uses.
TRASH
The staff has recommended that trash receptacles shall be only allowed inside a building.
The Specific Use Permit should address the number of receptacle with flexibility.
From time to time, 2 receptacles will be insufficient and inadequate a firm number of
receptacles is too limiting.
RATS and VERMIN
The Specific Use Per should require the developer/operator
to secure a contact with a pest control provider.
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AN EYE SORE/MONSTROSITY
The Specific Use Permit should set out the requirements for a beautiful streetscape.
ANNA HAS PLENTY OF STORAGE FACILITIES.
A visit to Advantage Storage,
the nearest storage facility to the proposal ( a couple of blocks away) revealed that
this facility has 505 units, 504 are fully leased and 1 is used by the facility, and that
there are in excess of 50 customers on a waiting list.
To verify these statements,...
call the Facility Manager, Josh 469-905-0700 or the Assistant Manager Jonathan 972 924 8588.
NOT ENOUGH REVENUE FOR THE CITY
Mini -Storage Warehouse Units can be incredibly lucrative.
The Specific Use Permit* enables the City to utilize and direct money.
(Below is a web -link to an industry trade blog which tells the following statements.)
There exist more self -storage facilities in the U.S. than
all of the McDonalds, Starbucks and Subway restaurants...combined.
2019 income numbers for the industry were
estimated to be 37, 000,000,000... that's BILLION !!!
Source document:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO START ASELF-STORAGE BUSINESS
John Egan
Jul. 26, 2021
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If you have time to read it,
many other interesting tidbits are scattered through -out this promotional blog.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Storage Business - Storable Blog
(See below, **The Lucrative Nature of Storage Facilities).
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FOOTNOTES:
*ENABLING ORDINANCE.
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Franklin Legal Publishing, powered by CTS z2
or, for your convenience...
CITY OF ANNA
CODE OF ORDINANCES
ARTICLE 9.04 ZONING ORDINANCE
Sec. 9.04.036 Specific Use Permit
(b) Conditions for approval of specific use permit.
(3) The city council may
in the interest of the public welfare and to assure compliance with the intent of this article,
require such development standards and operational conditions and safeguards,
as are indicated to be important to the welfare and protection of
adjacent property and the community as a whole.
**LUCRATIVE NATURE OF SELF STORAGE FACILITIES
Click on this Web -Link
The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Storage Business - Storable Blog
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ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR ADDITIONS TO THE SPECIFIC USE PERMIT.
1) PEST CONTROL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT
2) STREETSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
3) BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT
Know your customer laws are growing in popularity.
They exist in diverse business segments.
From banking and finance... think 911 and Dodd —Frank.
to the automotive salvage business... etc... etc... etc...
It is possible for the City to require a fee collection
from prospective customers to fund the Anna police
to run a background check... for bad actors.
And, you know what I'm talking about.
In some jurisdictions, convicted sexual deviants
are not allowed to reside within 1000 feet of a school.
Liquor stores are not allowed within 300 feet of a church.
The City needs to know, who is renting storage units.
And Officers need to know, who is renting storage units.
Legitimate customers will fund their background checks,
while bad actors will flee and locate elsewhere.
4) ANNA ISD PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENT
In as much as Art has been proven to be instrumental
to a young person's development...
I am asking for consideration of a dedicated area adjacent
and including the west facing wall for use by and
in PARTNERSHIP with... the Anna ISD to utilize that area
and set it aside as a display area for the Senior Class
Art Community to showcase, beginning with
the class of 2023.
The area should include a mural board
(which may be incorporated with the wall itself) and
several display pads for sculptures.
Display lighting should be included.
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5) SHARED WALL BUFFER WALL ESCROW FUND REQUIREMENT
Developers of this commercial parcel are required
by Ordinance to build a buffer wall... and since...
one already exists...
any business developer will save the cost of that wall...
The reality is that the HOA has paid the entire bill
for the shared masonry wall... So in fairness...
the developer should escrow the funds
for the replacement wall. (25 years in the future).
It would be in the interest of the City to place the
developer contributions in a segregated escrow account.
6) RECREATIONAL USAGE PROHIBITION REQUIREMENT
A trending activity in mini -storage units is to use them
as party facilities. As an example... Folks are out -fitting
storage units with a big video screen, a pool table and
a bar. And then their friends are invited to come and
watch the game... these units are climate controlled.
The City needs to get a handle on this... now.
Generally, storage unit infrastructure is not constructed
to support this volume of activity, in terms of parking,
and safety, and medical, and bathroom s...etc.
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To whom it may concern,
I, Kelly Jean Oglesby (1333 Crescent View Drive, Ai111a, TX 75409), designate John C. Oglesby
(who also resides in the home) to act on my behalf and to aitend the meeting on my behalf at the
Anna ISD aoard Room (201 �. 7"' Street) to be held on the on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7
p.m. He will express my concerns and opposition to the proposed zoning change that will impact
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Not against storage units, but the location of this is questionable, right on the main street and so close
to housing development.
Such an eye sore when Anna residents really would prefer beautifying attractions for their families.
Do you really want the tallest building on White street to be a storage facility?
How many storage faces are needed in Anna? I can find at least 9. All seem to be located off the
main streets of Anna, which seems logical.
How will traffic flow be addressed?
Traffic is already congested on Ferguson at White Street, speeding cars on Ferguson. I almost got hit
crossing the street between east and west at Avery Point Dr. The person speeding in the car could
have moved over to the other lane, but did not preferring to honk at me. This gives the mindset of
people already in a hurry on a Sunday morning.
EIR done?
Decease in property values, Some may argue that it would not be impacted, but all the same, the area
still becomes less appealing.
What are city regulations regarding storage facilities?
From the City of Anna Planning &Zoning guidelines:
What is the purpose of zoning? -tan 18, 2011
https://www. a n natexa s.gov/fa q.aspx?q i d=183
Zoning is the practice of dividing an area into districts within which regulations and requirements uniformly govern the use,
placement, spacing and size of land and buildings. Zoning is most often utilized to protect properties from incompatible
adjacent land uses and to preserve the "character" of a community.
ISN'T ANNA ABOUT NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY?
There is an elementary school just up the street on Ferguson, the Montessori school just up the street
on White and daycare facilities in this same area...and the Avery Pointe Pool is just on the other side of
the brick wall. A huge storage facility does not seem conducive in the proposed location.
While contemplating making Anna my forever home, I browsed the City Agendas. I recall reading that
one reason a hotel at 455 and US 75 was withdrawn because of fear of drugs. The walls of storage
units will hide them better than a hotel.
Drugs, firearms, labs are concealed within the walls of storage units. Thefts...the list is endless.
Following are links to articles of interest on this subject.
https://www.bluesheepdog com/self-storage-units-and-drug-interdiction/
Through the years, police officers have found all sorts of criminal activity lurking inside of
an unassuming self -storage facility. Recently, police training classes have talked about the
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use of a self -storage facility to establish a meth lab. While the threat of methamphetamine
production is real, don't forget about other crimes that can happen in these units:
storage of drugs
• storage of counterfeit goods
• stolen property
money that is waiting to be laundered
the making of bombs for a terrorist attack
• storage of illegal weapons
https:ff www.kbtx.com/content/news/Madison-County-deputies-investigating-storage-unit-thefts-
569015741.html
Jun 03, 2011. Police are investigating several break-ins at multiple self -storage facilities in
Madison, Texas. At least three self -storage units and two storage sheds in residential neighborhoods
have been burglarized in the past month. State Street Storage, Wilson Management Company and
D&J Storage all reported a break-in.
Thieves Steal Motorhome Worth $150K From Fort Worth ...
https://dfw.cbslocal.com > 2021 > 07 > 22 >thfeves-steal-motorhome-worth-1501c-from-fort-
worth -storage-facilityParker County Sheriff Russ Authier said the theft occurred Saturday, July 10,
at 6 p.m., in the 15000-Block of State Highway 377, in Fort Worth at the Wabash RV &
Boat Storage facility.
Self -Storage Crime: Are Facilities a 'Haven for Thieves'?
https://www.sparefoot.com >self -storage > blog > 4626-self-stora13e-crimeOn the whole, self -
storage facilities in Houston and across the country are safe, according to the 2013 Self -
Storage Almanac, just 8.9 percent of facilities surveyed had reported break-ins or theftsin 2012. But
the folks at KHOU and "Good Morning America" make it sound like self -storage crime is running
rampant.
Seguin police recover thousands in merchandise stolen from
_httpsm//www.ksat.com > news > local > 2021 > 03 > 23 > seguin-police-recover-thousands-in-
merchandise
-stolen-from-storage-units Suarez said Seguin police are investigating
several thefts that have taken place at storagefacilities along 123 Bypass and Highway 46. "Criminals
are looking for easy access in and out ...
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Retired NASA astronaut has space memorabilia stolen from ...
https://www.click2houston.com > news > local > 2020 > 03 > 06 > retired-nasa-astronaut-has-
space- memo rabilia-stolen-from- storage -facility-near-galleria-area
Retired NASA astronaut has space memorabilia stolen from storage facility near Galleria area.
HOUSTON - More than two dozen storage units were broken into in at the Public Storage near the ...
Are the Public Storage companies responsible for theft and ...
https://www.avvo.com > legal -answers > are-the-public-storage-companies-responsible-for-t-
1367111.html
Are the Public Storage companies responsible for theft and vandalism to your units? We have had
a storage unit at Public Storage since July 2010. This week we decided we were going to down size
our unit and take some of our personal belongings home.
Parker County SO Makes Arrests Following String of Thefts ...
https://www.nbcdfw.com > news > local > parker-county-deputies-arrest-4-following-string-of-
thefts-targeting-rvs-motorcycles > 2666422
'Several suspects have been arrested on theft of property and narcotics charges after the
investigation led to the search warrants of two storage units at a facility in the 2000-131ock of East ...
Local country artist cancels shows after musical equipment ...
https://www.click2houston.com > news > local > 2020 > 10 > 15 > local -country -artist -cancels -
shows -after -musical -equipment -stolen -from -cypress -area -storage -facility
11-year-old recovering in hospital after being hit by Ford F450 in north Houston hit-and-run ... was
stolen from Cypress -area storage facility ... been this sort of theft at the same facility ...
More Results
https://www.insideselfstora�e.com/crime/self-storage-employee-theft-sins-its-happening-and-what-
do-about-it
Employee theft can happen at any self -storage business, big or small. There are a number of
reasons for it, but there also methods to uncover and prevent it. Learn the red flags that signal
a crime might be happening at your facility and what to do about it.
Kerry Akins I Oct 28, 2021
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1. Affordable Self Storage
3119 N Powell Pkwy
Anna, TX 75409
2. Advantage Storage
2211 W White St �
Anna, TX 75409
Open • Closes 6PM —
3. Kinsman Self Storage
2511 County Road 376
Anna, TX 75409
4. Recreational Realty
2380 FM-455
Anna, TX 75409
5. Blue Sky Self Storage '-
3119 N Powell Pkwy
Anna, TX 75409 if rd
6. Self Storage of Anna �,* �
1 A Bowden St
Anna, TX 75409
MFM stiff
7. Windmill Storage
1229 FM-455 E
Anna, TX 75409
8. Akmr Anna Storage
1229 FM-455 E
Anna, TX 75409
9. U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer V '� A U
Car Rental �
2511 County Road 376
Anna, TX 75409
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HOME ABOUT BLUESHEEPDOG POLICE TRAINING ARTICLES GEAR REVIEWS SLOG
BLUE SHEEPDOG
YOU ARE HERE: /SELF STORAGE UNITS AND DRUG INTERDICTION
Self Storage Units and Drug Interdiction
quickly learn that experienced dealers and traffickers
never drive a car they own when moving their product. Criminals have learned to bypass the asset
forfeiture laws by renting a car, and moving the drugs with the leased vehicle. If stopped, the
dealer may lose the product, but won't have lost additional money tied up in a mufti -thousand
dollar vehicle. Use a third party to lease the rental car, and the dealer has added an additional
layer of insulation between him and the dope seized in the stop.
This tactic of using leased property extends beyond the motor vehicle, and observant officers can
make an impact on criminal enterprise by watching self -storage facilities.
Self -storage facilities generally offer criminals with anear-ideal location
from which they can work or store their products. The facilities often
take cash, don't do background checks, ask few questions, are open 24-
hours a day, and, based on how the property is laid out, offer the ability
to work out of the view of the casual passerby.
Through the years, police officers have found all sorts of criminal activity lurking inside of an
unassuming se{f-storage facility. Recently, police training classes have talked about the use of a
self -storage facility to establish a meth lab. While the threat of methamphetamine production is
real, don't forget about other crimes that can happen in these units:
• storage of drugs
• storage of counterfeit goods
• stolen property
• money that is waiting to be laundered
• the making of bombs for a terrorist attack
• storage of illegal weapons
By way of example, law enforcement
in the Los Angeles area on October 29,2007,
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in a self storage unit
Make contact with the managers of the facilities in your beat. Ask them if they have noticed
anything, or anyone, strange on the property. If they are willing to work with you to prevent crime,
suggest they pay attention to their renters. If anyone displaying certain common criminal
characteristics rents from them, ask them to call you. Some of these common characteristics
include:
• paying cash only
• paying for the rental months in advance
• abnormal concerns about privacy
• nervous behavior
• the use of fake or altered ID
• late night trips to the storage unit
• people other than the leasee visiting the unit
None of these characteristics establishes probable cause for criminal activity, but if someone pops
up displaying several of these characteristics, they may be worth checking out.
Another thing to request ofi management is their permission to walk a department K-9 through the
common areas of the facility. K-9's trained to detect drugs and/or bombs may hit on a scent in a
common area that will lead you to a specific unit.
Keep your mind and eyes open when patrol around a self storage facility. You never know what
you may find.
Stay safe!
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I oppose the city of allowing a 2 story self storage facility to be built in front of the entrance of Avery
Point development. The construction of such facility will only obstruct the view that the development is
there and hinder the ability of resale in that neighborhood. In addition, there is self storage already located
on White St approximately 1500 yards west of White St and N. Ferguson Pkwy; there should be a limitation.
Further, as the city grows and White St becomes one of the main thoroughfares, we need to be aware of the look it
gives to our growing community. We want to attract new residents, not detour them away for certain delevopments
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Please see the attached form as an "Opposed to Request" of the building of another
storage facility at the intersection of White St and N Ferguson Pkwy. Such facility
will only obstruct the development and hinder the resale of the neighborhood. As a
newer member of the community, I feel that there needs to be a limitation to
certain types of buildings that will be built within approximately of each other.
There is ample space in the city limits of Anna and with a storage facility already
within 1/10 of a mile away, there is no need for another to be built so close to each
other.
Furthermore, the city is growing very fast. With that speed, we need to be cognate
of the type of businesses going in on White St as it is one of the main
thoroughfares of the community. Each available lot should have careful
consideration to the impact of the community and represent Anna to the best of
its ability for new residents, but more importantly or local commerce. The local
commerce is the life line of each community as it provides stability in the job
sector for local residence as well represents the foundation of our growth. A self
storage will proi�ide minimal jobs and the pros don't out weight the cons given
there are other areas a building of this nature could be placed.
Finally, leave prime locations along White St to businesses that will attract locals
as well as patrons from outside communities, but most importantly have
businesses that will give back to the community by way of jobs to our locals.
These are prime locations that need to be treated as such as they are the face of
Anna's community and what we stand to offer the outside world.
Have ate'"")
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Timra Valentyne
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