Planning commission approves Triple C Secure Storage conditional-use permit with screening and staffing conditions

Aug. 7, 2025 — The Cache County Planning Commission approved a conditional-use permit (CUP) for Triple C Secure Storage, a self-service storage facility that will include enclosed storage buildings and covered RV/boat storage.

Staff’s report described the proposal as eight storage buildings, three structures for RV storage and one office building; hours of operation would be 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The site is near existing agricultural and residential parcels, is in an area with canal infrastructure on both sides of the property and lies within an airport approach zone, which staff said property owners must consider during development.

Applicant Chris Chambers told the commission the primary access will be from 800 West (Eighth West) with written consent required from Smithfield City if that access is used. Chambers said stormwater provisions and setbacks on the plan would be adjusted to meet county requirements.

Commissioners discussed the difference between open-air storage and covered structures; staff said three-sided covered structures that screen stored vehicles from the road would meet the county’s intent for commercial self-storage in a commercial zone (as opposed to requiring industrial zoning for open storage). Commissioners also discussed snow-load and building strength for large RV/boat enclosures.

The planning commission approved the CUP with the 24 conditions in staff’s recommendation, adding a modification to the employee condition to allow up to two employees rather than limiting occupancy strictly to the owners, and accepting the three-sided building walls as sufficient screening so a separate perimeter fence is not required for that purpose. The motion passed by voice vote; commissioners answered aye.

Staff noted additional permitting steps will include a parking analysis because the overall development exceeds 1,250 square feet, a lighting plan subject to dark-sky standards, a stormwater report, and coordination with canal companies and Public Works on a disturbed section corner. Fire protection requirements will depend on hydrant locations; staff and the applicant said they would coordinate with the city to confirm hydrant availability and internal hydrant spacing requirements (fire district standards were discussed). Ending: The applicant may return to amend the CUP if future stormwater arrangements or access agreements change; building and engineering permits are required before operations begin.