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City Council Meeting Minutes September 15, 2009 Page 4 of 6 Planning Director Wood explained the applicant is the Louisville Fire Protection District, represented by Chief Tim Parker and Architect Kyle Callahan. The request is for approval of a final planned unit development (PUD) and Special Review Use (SRU) for Louisville Fire Station #1, to allow for the reconstruction and renovation of the station located at Lafayette and Main Streets. The renovation of the station will improve the aging aesthetics of the structure built in 1971. The existing structure is a 23' 8", two story concrete block structure with approximately 8,062 SF. The proposed additions will expand the north, south and east elevations of the structure and add 5,400 SF. The addition will provide for a dormitory for fire fighters. The northern addition will be located approximately 11' 2" from the north property line, while the southern addition will be located 7' 9" from the south property line. The addition to the east will extend to within 43'11" of the property line. Based on the description, the addition to the north will require a setback waiver as it is encroaching the 15' street side setback requirement established in the Old Town Overlay District. The applicant proposes architectural improvements to the entire structure and the building materials will include brick and concrete block. The building height requested in the PUD is 34' 4", which exceed the 27' height permitted in the Old Town Overlay District. The applicant is requesting a building height waiver. The parking will not change. The signage will be made of brushed metal. The floor area ratio in the Old Town Overlay District has a maximum of 35% for lots over 7,000 SF. The lot area for this property is approximately 22,437 SF, for a FAR allowance of 7,853 SF. The exiting structure has a FAR of 36%. The additions being proposed would increase the FAR to 60% or 13,512 SF. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 13 and forwards a resolution of support without condition. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Kyle Callahan, Kyle Callahan & Associates Architects, explained the building was built in 1971 of concrete block and brick. The plan proposes to augment the structure using the same materials. The garage doors will be elevated to accommodate large fire trucks, requiring a waiver on the height restriction. He explained an awning will be added just above the garage doors and the entryway will be highlighted, by a blend of blonde brick with red brick accents. Most of the landscaping will remain and a new court yard with trees will be added. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested public comment. There were no comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS