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Minutes · Jan 21, 2021

January 21, 2021 Regular Meeting

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o Chairman Neuer asked for that to be looked into End of public questions Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Tuyel to be prepared for more questions on the artificial turf roof. Mr. Tuvel introduced the applicant’s Operations Consultant, Ms. Carol Shipley; Ms. Shipley was sworn in and offered her background and credentials and was accepted as a fact witness with expertise relating to self-storage business operations. Mr. Tuvel asked Ms. Shipley to share her presentation, Exhibit A-24. Ms. Shipley offered statistics on who uses storage and why; that the general primary market is within a (3) mile radius of the facility; showed that (4) competitors are in that radius; within the radius this area is well below the national average of square footage of storage per capita; this facility would increase that to still below half of the national average. Continued with the typical daily activity at this type of facility including operating hours, security features and staffing size of one employee per shift; and that most office activity has become contactless. Reported that they anticipate that of 740 to 800 total units there is a goal of 693 being rented within (3) to (5) years; reported how much time any tenant may be in facility for rental process and a typical move in; also, how often tenants tend to visit, and how long they stay. Stated that they anticipate typically three to six visitors an hour on any business day; Saturdays are typically the busiest day. Mr. Tuvel inquired about auctions on defaulted units. Ms. Shipley responded with the legal requirements to hold auctions; and that the auctions are typically held online and the high-bidder then rents the unit and takes possession of the contents; auctions do not happen on-site. Mr. Tuvel asked about restrictions of hazardous items. Ms. Shipley outlined the rules and procedures that support those restrictions. Mr. Tuvel asked about tenants disposing of items in a unit. Ms. Shipley responded that there is only a small dumpster and there are restrictions on what can be disposed of on-site. Mr. Tuvel asked about maintaining the grounds. Ms. Shipley stated that the on-site employee is responsible for keeping the grounds clean; as well as keeping the interior clean and orderly; and outside contractors are brought in for bigger concerns. Mr. Tuvel asked about storage on the outside of the facility. Ms.

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ng the grounds clean; as well as keeping the interior clean and orderly; and outside contractors are brought in for bigger concerns. Mr. Tuvel asked about storage on the outside of the facility. Ms. Shipley stated that all storage is inside. Mr. Tuvel asked about the climate-control of the facility. Ms. Shipley responded with the temperatures that can be expected inside. Chairman Neuer asked for a pro forma lease to be submitted to the Board. This application will be continued to February 18"; no further notice is required. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:01PM Adopted: 2/18/2021 : Ly Seat McCauley, Ageing Board Secretary

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