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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2003 Page 8 0 2 Commissioner Hanson referenced the property value of the homes in the area and asked how if 3 the values would be affected. Mr. Oertel stated he does not believe that the fire station would 4 have a negative impact, but actually a positive impact as some people feel safer near a fire 5 station. 6 7 Chief Hewitt stated that they have scheduled a neighborhood meeting on July 9, 2003. He 8 explained that this would provide an opportunity for the residents to express their concerns and 9 discuss the impact it could have on the area. He stated that the fire station does not impact 10 neighborhoods negatively adding that they would do their best to be a good neighbor. He 11 acknowledged the noise levels noting that they are currently reviewing options for sirens and 12 traffic control. 13 14 Commissioner Hanson asked why they chose to face the building to the south versus the west and 15 suggested using the existing drive to pull the trucks around. He referenced the long brick wall 16 noting that it is rather boring to look at and asked if any other options had been considered to 17 enhance the appearance. Mr. Oertel stated that they are reviewing the possibility of coming 18 down from the park area. 19 20 Commissioner Stromgren agreed with Commissioner Hanson's concerns regarding the brick wall 21 stating that it appears blank along the face of the building. He suggested that they consider 4R something to break up the mass of brick on the one wall. Commissioner Tillman agreed and suggested additional landscaping and vegetation. Mr. Oertel acknowledged their concerns 24 stating that they have had considerable discussion regarding the appearance of the building. He 25 explained that the discussions included using a pattern within the brick to give it a more 26 appealing look. He agreed that the current image is more service oriented and simple. 27 28 Commissioner Stromgren referenced the roof forms noting that they are curved and appear 29 forced. He stated that the roof does not relate to the rest of the neighborhood architecture and 30 asked for further suggestions. Mr. Oertel agreed stating that this is in a state of flux right now. 31 He stated that they feel good about the elevation for the actual apparatus, that they are 32 comfortable with the sod and noted that the roof forms are changing. He stated that the final 33 product would probably change from the present plan. 34 35 Commissioner Hoska referenced the Mayor's request for a community area and asked for further 36 clarification. Mr. Oertel stated that they are sticking to the two-story theme noting that they plan 37 to extend further south to accommodate the training room and extend the kitchen. 38 39 Chief Hewitt referenced the gas line for the proposed location noting that moving the fueling to 40 the east side of the site would not cause a problem. He reviewed the location with the 41 Commission stating that he would refer their concerns to the Fire Marshall for a review of any 42 potential code violations. 16 Commissioner Hanson asked for update on the temporary location for the Fire Station. Chief 45 Hewitt reviewed the process they took to determine an interim location with the Commission.