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, . Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, November 5, 1986 Page 2 Mil!er recommended the SUP should include the following conditions: . a. The site/building shall be used only for a three-bay fire station and associated office, training, and social functions. , b. Use of meeting, training and social facilities sha!l be limited to activities and programs related directly to LJFD. c. Proposed landscaping shall conform to minimum sizes established . by the City. d. Any exterior lighting shall have hidden light SOurce and shall not exceed 2 footcandles at the property lines of adjacent residences. Miller also reminded the Commission a 12-foot front setback Variance wi!l be required for the new portion of the building; all other setbacks conform to the ordinance. He based acceptability on existing structure has established a lesser front setback and the steep slope at the rear of the site is considered a legitimate hardship to moving the new bay farther back on the site. Wayne Johnson, Captain at Station 1 and Chairman of the Renovation Committee, advised members the needs of the LJFD have changed over the last few years. He stated the building currently is not energy efficient, there are water problems and he felt the building was in need of exterior treatment to enhance the neighborhood. Meury asked wbat color the exterior of the building would be. e . Johnson advised the color had not yet been decided; possibly stucco in neutral tones with decorative brick on the front of the building. Winiecki asked if the other stations bad large training facilities such as proposed for Station 1; concerned over duplication of facilities. Dan Winkel, Fire Chief, stated this proposed facility would be the largest for training but he noted that the training schedule rotates monthly between the stations. Winkel also advised he was not sure if the joint fire station currently under consideration would have any training facilities. Marlyn Tramm, 3248 New Brighton Road, was concerned about increased activity at the station due to the expansion. Tramm noted that a few years ago there were prob!ems due to the social activities at the station; noise, careless driving, and late hours. Winkel and Johnson stated there would be no additional activities, however there has been an increase in membership so more people may attend the .. social functions. Both advised there are organized activities at the station; annua! steak fry, Christmas breakfast, monthly training/business meetings and then there are social activities members use the station for, such as; retirement parties, birthday parties and anniversaries. - ! j -----------. ,- ---"------- --- .-. --~-