McKenzie Planning Commission Approves Mini-Storage Unit Plans

McKENZIE (May 27) — The McKenzie Municipal-Regional Planning Commission met Wednesday, May 27, in McKenzie City Hall, approving a site plan proposal from Casey Drewry to build three mini-storage buildings on 17900 Highland Avenue.

The commissioners first reviewed Drewry’s proposal during their April 22 meeting and requested that he submit an updated parcel map including the nearest water main, nearest fire hydrant and any proposed landscaping.

The property, owned by Drewry, is 1.34 acres in size and is zoned B-2 (Highway Business). The combined size of the three proposed mini-storage structures is 14,950 square feet.

The property has access to municipal water and sewer services and does not appear to be located in a designated flood hazard zone. McKenzie Fire Chief Brian Tucker advised that a fire hydrant is not necessary at the location.

The property contains one existing mini-storage building, not owned by Drewry.

At staff planner Donnie Bunton’s recommendation, the McKenzie Planning Commission voted in approval of Drewry’s site plan proposal.

Commissioner AJ Maxwell resigned from the McKenzie Planning Commission following Wednesday’s meeting, due to his approaching year-long deployment to the Middle East. Mayor Ryan Griffin thanked Maxwell for his service and prayed for his protection overseas.