By Jim Boyle
Minnesota’s local racing legend Craig Dollansky has introduced a unique development with units for car collections, fitness studios and more. This is where the worlds of storage, business, recreation and pleasure converge: on a corner in Otsego, Minn.
During a recent open house, Condo Suites of Otsego–a new commercial and residential development that blends personal storage, office-warehouse space and car enthusiast condos–introduced its unique concept with unit tours, music, food, beverages and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
- The idea for the development was sparked in New Zealand while Hall of Fame World of Outlaws sprint car racer Craig Dollansky was traveling internationally. That vision is now coming to life in Otsego, thanks to a partnership between Dollansky and Scott Boyd of Boyd •Dollansky LLC.
When fully built out, the development will consist of 14 commercial buildings with 124 individually owned units in three styles: Trades, Classic and Luxury. All suites are fully customizable for business, storage, hobbies or recreation.
Trades Suites are tailored for tradespeople and contractors needing functional, no-frills space.
Classic Suites are ideal for small, non-retail businesses and hobbyists needing more flexibility and room.
Luxury Suites offer the most square footage, upgrades and customizable options, and it includes a mezzanine and full bathrooms. Uses may include everything from fitness studios, design shops and warehouses to personal car collections, showrooms or music studios.
“These units can be simple storage spaces or elaborate caves,” the developers said. “Whether you’re looking to move your contracting business out of your garage or design your own showroom, there’s a space for you.” Plans also include two clubhouses for condo owners.
The broader vision for the 59-acre development includes 115 single-family villa homes and 160,000 square feet of office-warehouse space across 14 buildings.
“This product is very popular in different parts of the United States,” Dollansky told the City Council earlier this year. “The main focus in Minnesota has been more around the car enthusiast. We wanted to branch that out a little bit.”
The units, also referred to as “enthusiast garages” in city documents, are intended for car collectors, business owners and hobbyists alike. The spaces may serve as storage for vehicles and recreational equipment or become gathering spaces.
Jim Boyle is editor of Hometownsource.com
