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Zoning File #1882 October 12. 1993 Page 3 3. The portable fire lane sign currently in use has failed to keep the fire lane clear, since it provides no dimension as to what area is or is not fire lane. 4. The Inspections Depanment has consistently required fire lanes in instances of new construction of similar uses. An example is the new Spur Station in Spring Park (for which Orono does building inspection) and which has a striped fire lane the length of the building. Furthermore, the Mound Fire Department is being consistent in requiring the striping, considering it has jurisdiction over the Spring Park Spur Station as well as the Super America in Mound, which has a 5' fire lane extending approximately 40’ along the tront of the building. It should be noted that the Building Official has not required retroactive striping of fire lanes for existine similar uses, but has only required the striping when a property is doing major upgrading. However, please be aware that the fire code allows the Fire Chief to order the establishment of fire lanes for any existing building as he may deem necessary. Letter from Mound Fire Department The letter dated October 5. 1993 from the Mound Volunteer Fire Department, signed by the Fire Chief and two Fire Marshals clearly indicates that the fire lane is required. It further suggests that permanent signs should be installed in place of the portable sign. Building Official’s Position Orono Building Official Lyle Oman has indicated that striping must extend 8’ out from the sidewalk a length of approximately 50 ’ (extending to either end of the concrete apron). This leaves one parking space along the front sidewalk at either end. and appears to be a significant compromise from the fire lane shown on the approved plan yet still maintaining the intent and integrity of the fire lane Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the request to eliminate the fire lane be denied, that the 8’x50’ area be required to be striped per Lyle Oman ’s letter of 8/31/93. and that the portable fire lane sign be replaced with permanent fire lane signs Mr O'Sullivan will likely be present at the Planning Commission meeting to sute his side of the is.sue Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action ch