The Ione Planning Commission met Tuesday to discuss the plans for the second of two new Ione Fire Station’s. Currently the plans are nearing the 80 percent completion stage- a typical marker for review by the Planning Commission. Part of the approval included a condition that requires the Planning Commission to review and approve the floor plan, elevations, building materials, color palettes, landscaping, and parking layout prior to the issuance of building permit. The planning commission had previously approved a boundary line adjustment and a conditional usepermit for the project in 2007 which stated that the aforementioned items must be approved prior to a building permit being issued.  The floor plans for the proposed station were also available at the meeting, including a full-color board which showed the materials to be used on site. City Planner Christopher Jordan was available to answer questions during the public hearing from the audience and the councilmen. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the plans to the Ione city council. commission.