Planning Commission Minutes 2009 08 13

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes AUGUST 13, 2009 Page 2 of 9  Representative: Kyle Callahan & Associates, Architects, Kyle Callahan  Case Manager: Sean McCartney, Principal Planner Public Notice Certification: Published in the Camera on July 26, 2009. Posted in City Hall, Public Library, Recreation Center and Courts and Police Building and mailed to surrounding property owners on July 24, 2009. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure: None heard. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: McCartney summarized with the following points: The application is for a final planned unit development (PUD) and special  review use (SRU) for the remodel and reconstruction of the existing Fire Station at 1240 Main Street which was constructed in 1971. The applicant plans to reuse as much of the existing structure as possible,  however the existing structure will have extensive renovation. The renovation will provide more usable space for the expanding fire  department and add fire fighter dorm rooms for over night stay. The SRU approval is required because the property is zoned RM,  Residential Medium Density, which allows government facilities only with the SRU approval. There is no need for a floodplain development permit since the property is  located in a Zone X as designated on FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Site Plan:  Lot area is 22,437 SF. o Two-story concrete block structure, approximately 8,062 SF, o complies with the height and setback requirements established in the Old Town Overlay District. Proposed additions are to be located on the north and south o side of the structure with one of additions extending to the east. The addition to the north will require a setback waiver. It o encroaches into the 15 foot street side setback requirement. New sidewalks will be constructed on the north and south. o Landscape Plan:  Two of the existing old growth trees will be removed per the o direction of the City Forester. Additional landscaping is planned to replace the two trees. o Architecture:  This is a 1970’s block building with a mansard roof. Vertical o brick elements break up the façade and the windows are aluminum frame. It is planned to reuse the superstructure of the existing building. o Additional materials that are planned to be used are: concrete o block, red brick, metal awnings and windows, down case accent lighting, corrugated metal siding and cast stone parapets.