Author: Shinil Krishnan

The Ottawa Plan Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility on Etna Road, the potential first phase of a larger 28-acre development planned on the city’s north side. Sean Garrett, project developer at Columbus Development Co., is under contract for the 4.5-acre storage site and holds an option on the remaining acreage. Garrett gave a presentation to planning commission members on Tuesday night, explaining the facility would serve as a possible starting point for a long-term plan that includes professional offices, medical offices, banks and…

The future development of the former La Salle Public Works Building, at 500 2nd St., remains in the hands of the city council. President of Glenstone Development Nathan Watson, the former president of CL Real Estate Development, presented a plan to redevelop the property. Watson proposed selling the historic building for $260,000 and redeveloping the property into a coffee shop with potential drive-thru access, a sales office with co-working space, and climate-controlled self-storage. The building was originally constructed as a car dealership and later repurposed into the city’s armory during…

Project plans have been filed for a six-story self-storage complex at 1125 Alhambra Boulevard in East Sacramento. The development would replace a small retail center with the imposing facility within view of the Capital City Freeway. Texas Investment Company LLC is the project sponsor. The 74-foot-tall structure is expected to create 1,591 storage units across roughly 211,200 square feet and 5,000 square feet of commercial retail space. Four retail shops will be added along Alhambra Boulevard. Parking will be included for five bicycles, with space for two loading spaces. Sullivan…

Spartan Investment Group, a Colorado-based privately held real estate investment firm specializing in the self-storage industry, has acquired a new self-storage facility in Lake Stevens, Washington. With 403 units totaling 31,035 net rentable square feet, this acquisition marks the tenth Pacific Northwest property added to their portfolio. Located at 8911 Vernon Rd., the Lake Stevens facility features 161 units of climate-controlled storage and 242 units of non-climate-controlled storage. Constructed in 1999, Spartan will invest $225,000 in upgrades and expanded amenities to improve curb appeal and modernize security. “As we continue…

A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be a 120,000-square-foot building on a 5.68-acre site next to Hatboro-Horsham High School. It is intended for businesses prohibited from storing equipment and related items on their own properties, allowing them to use the space for…

Monster Self Storage and Adams Property Group are proud to announce the opening of their newest facility, conveniently located at 4989 N Tanner Rd in Orlando, FL, just minutes from the University of Central Florida. The McCulloch Road location officially opened its doors in June, offering residents and students flexible, secure storage solutions. This state-of-the-art facility offers both climate-controlled and drive-up storage options, catering to a wide range of storage needs. The site also supports Amazon package drop-off and delivery services in coordination with the Amazon Hub Center, providing added…