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• <br />6. That City Fire Chief has stated that the current maximum reach capability of the Fire <br />Department for fire suppression and rescue operations is 35 feet, but the capital plan <br />includes acquisition of an Aerial Ladder Truck scheduled for purchase, target date of <br />2002, that will have a reach capability of 80 feet or more. <br />7. That the Applicant needs a minimum building height of 44 -feet in order to facilitate a <br />new indoor crane. <br />8. That the Uniform Building Code will require that structure to be equipped with a fire <br />suppression system (automatic sprinkler system). <br />9. That the special conditions causing the undue hardship, restrictions based on fire <br />suppression reach capabilities, do not result from the actions of the Applicant. <br />10. That if granted, the variance will not grant any special privilege that is denied to other <br />owners of lands, structures or buildings in the same district. <br />11. That if granted, the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to <br />adjacent property. <br />12. That if granted, the variance will not be materially detrimental to the purposes of the <br />Ramsey Zoning Chapter or other property in the Business District. <br />13. That the City of Ramsey recognizes the existence of mutual aid agreements with fire <br />departments of surrounding communities. These other departments are capable of <br />meeting public safety requirements with regard to the fire hazards of the subject <br />building. Because of budget constraints, the City at this time is unable to purchase <br />fire- fighting equipment capable of serving building heights in excess of 35 feet. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by <br />Councilmember Kurak and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor <br />thereof: <br />Mayor Gamec <br />Councilmember Hendriksen <br />Councilmember Kurak <br />Councilmember Anderson <br />Councilmember Zimmerman <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />None <br />RESOLUTION #01 -05 -211 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />