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CASE # / REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS; CASE OF KNOLL PROPERTIES, LLC By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Knoll Properties has applied for site plan approval to construct an office/manufacturing/warehouse facility in the A.E.C. Energy Business Park 4th Addition, just east of Vision Ease. The subject property is located in the Business Warehouse District, for which there is a 35 foot height restriction. The design of the facility includes a section that is 40' from grade to facilitate overhead cranes. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) Site location map Site Plan and building elevations Proposed findings of fact Proposed variance Notification: In accordance with State Statute, Staff attempted to notify owners of property within 350 feet of the Subject Property of the request for variance and public hearing. Observations: The main purpose of the 35 foot height restriction is based on the reach capabilities of fire suppression equipment. Fire Chief Dean Kapler has reviewed the plans and indicates that the City's Capital Equipment Purchase Plan includes installments on an aerial ladder truck commencing in 2001 and acquisition somewhere between 2001 and 2005. In the interim, adequate fire suppression can be extended to the 40' section of the building from adjacent rooftop that does not exceed 35 feet in height. Recommendation: City Staff and Mr. Kapler recommend approval of the variance provided the purchase of the aerial truck ladder remains on schedule. Board Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #99-06- adopting Findings of Fact # relating to a request from Knoll Properties for a variance to height restrictions in the Business Warehouse District.