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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2003 Page 7 supported by a steel frame. He stated that the appearance is similar to an old 1940's style 2 building that would be very linear. He explained that salt sand buildings are highly corrosive and 3 that it would be impossible to use metal or wood. 4 5 9.3 Concept Design Review of Proposed Fire Station Plan. 6 Susan Hall informed the Commission that the City is moving forward with building a new Fire 7 Station. To this end, Oertel Architects has prepared the site plan. She advised that it is likely one 8 front yard setback variance and a conditional use permit will be necessary. It is anticipated the 9 final plans will be presented at the July 15 Planning Commission meeting with the associated 10 public hearings. 11 12 The Fire Station would be constructed at 3501/3505 Silver Lake Road, which is zoned single- 13 family residential. City buildings, including fire stations, are allowed by permitted conditional 14 use. The Fire Department would be relocated to a temporary location while the new station is 15 being constructed. 16 17 Mr. Oertel reviewed the variance requirements with the Commission noting that the plan has not 18 changed too much from what the Commission had in their packets. He explained that there 19 would be a one-story building for all equipment and a two-story building for staff, dorm rooms, 20 conference and training. He noted that Silver Lake Road is very busy and that they are trying to 21 address safety issues by providing a single way to get in and out noting it would be cyclical flow, 4R primarily for safety. He explained that they chose the highest spot on street for the exit as it provides the best visibility. He stated that the most current plan shows the existing trees and 24 vegetation noting that they would like to lower the vegetation for better visibility towards the 25 front of the building. He referenced the parking locations noting that the Staff parking would be 26 located on both sides of the building. 27 28 Mr. Oertel stated that the Mayor recently requested that they review the possibility of including a 29 community area in the building that would have a multi-functional purpose for the public. He 30 explained that the addition would require more space and bathrooms and reviewed the 31 requirements with the Commission. 32 33 Chair Melsha asked why the building could not be moved further east. Mr. Oertel explained that 34 they are trying to minimize the costs noting that it becomes more complicated as the move farther 35 down the hill. Additionally, with the amount of construction involved, the subcontractors would 36 require more room to work around the building. 37 38 Commissioner Tillman reviewed the line of trees along the parking lot and asked if this line of 39 trees would be kept intact. Mr. Oertel explained that they are trying to keep as much of the trees 40 and vegetation as is possible. 41 42 Commissioner Tillman asked where the pump house would be located. Mr. Oertel stated that the pump house would be located approximately 150 feet south of the building. He noted that there are a few mature trees at the center of the site that may have to be removed adding that they are 45 currently reviewing all options.