Planning Commission Minutes 2009 08 13

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes AUGUST 13, 2009 Page 4 of 9 location of the signage. He explained the need for additional parking especially during the training sessions. The parking count was based on the number of seats/chairs illustrated on the plan and then calculating one parking space for every three seats. He reviewed the waiver requests. Lipton discussed with staff the status of the PUD, is it an amended PUD or a new PUD. McCartney stated it is a new PUD since the original building did not require the standard prior approval before construction. The fire district is requesting federal stimulus money which requires the public hearing/application approval process. Lipton stated the northwest corner of the building needs additional interest details. McCartney stated the architect should address those concerns. Loo requested an additional condition: The SRU is for the sole purpose of the Fire District. Applicant Presentation: Kyle Callahan, 220 S. Jefferson stated he is the architect for the project. He stated the Fire Districts Comprehensive Plan calls for the expansion and remodel of the current site. There have been major equipment changes since 1971 which also prompts the need for the remodel. The building is deficient in the following areas which will be addressed during the remodel: windows, HVAC, insulation and reinforcement of walls. Commission Questions of Applicant: Pritchard asked why the door for Bay 4 was not the same height as the others. nd Callahan stated the 2 floor training room is above that area which prevents the additional height. Pritchard asked if the fire district had parking problems since they already have trainings at the site. Callahan stated there had not been parking problems. Also, they have not received any complaints from the neighbors with the parking of their vehicles on the street. Lipton asked if the fire district planning is similar to the city planning, i.e. comprehensive plan. Is there any future additions? Fire Chief Tim Parker stated there are no plans for further expansion. The remodel/expansion of this site matches the growth needs of the city, based on future buildout of the region for the next 40 years. Lipton stated his concern with the plainness of the northwest corner wall. He asked if additional detail could be added. Callahan stated the detail could be added.