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, Minutes of ihe Regular Council Heeting, Decamber 8, 1986 . Paglil 2 RlPOIT 0' VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN HILLEa Case No. 86-34. Special Use Permit for Renovation/Expansion of Fire Station No. 1. 3245 New Briahton Road. Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department Planner briefly summarized the background of the fire station renovation and explained ihis item was continued after the November 5th Planning Commission meeting to allow the fire personnel to draw up a set of guidelines outlining social use of the building for Council review. Hiller reviewed the Plannina Commission recommendations per the November 5th minutes and stated their I concerns related to use of the facility for social activities, frequency of use, types of functions held there, t~ of functions, size of groups and thet the facility not bec~ a Public Hall. Planner stated the Planning Commission recommended approval based on the '. . conditions outlined in their minutes of November 5th. He noted that the proposed landscaping should enhance the area and that there is no exterior lighting being proposed at this time with the exception of an entry light and possibly a light over the bay doors. Hiller noted Planning Commission recompanded approval of a 12 foot Front Setback Variance based on the fact that the building is currently setback less than the 40 ft. required and the fact that the steep slope to the rear of the lot causes genuine hardship. Fire Chief Dan Winkel introduced Attorney Roger Jensen, Architect Steve Klieneman, Deputy Chief Dave Christensen, Fire Department Treasurer Roger Luehrs, CaQBittee for Renovation Hambers Dale &ickleberg and Wayne Johnson. Winkel reViewed the reasons for the axpansion request: 1. Additional Office Space. 2. Safety - increased space in bay areas where trucks are parked. 3. Building needs to be brought up to code requirements. 4. Increase size of training facilities. 5. Structural problems - water leaking through cinder blocks. 6. Hose Tower to dry fire hoses. Kayor asked whet the occupancy permit limit would be for the structure. Fire Chief stated, with the addition, 1 person per 15 sq. ft. .with tables set, up or one person per 7 sq. ft. with only chairs set up "'are the c~rrent requirements. Winkel noted using the formula of 1 person per 15 'sq. ft. occupancy could be set at 133 people, however Fire Karshall is allowed to grant a 10% increase to that number if certain conditions are met, therefore occupancy coyld be as high aa 150. Fire Chief pioposed occupancy limit of 100 people for a non-fire department function, as per item U8 in the guidelines submitted. Hansen complemented Fire Chief on the guidelines and plan for renovation submitted. She aaked if occupancy of the building would be exceeded when joint caQBunity training seaaions were scheduled at the st.tion. Winkel stated they would probably exceed occupancy limit during joint city training session and also durins certain functions sponsored by the LJVFD. He noted that the annual Christmas Breakfast sponsored by.the department is well attended, however not all people are in the building at one time. Hansen asked if Winkel thought the occupancy limit would be high enough. . Winkel stated he thought it would be sufficient. There was discussion regarding ample number of exits from the building, color and material proposed for exterior of building, and estimated costs for renovation. Council asked Fire Chief if the renovation costs would be paid for from the fire department penaion fund.