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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 26, 2000 A determination of whether or not a variance is needed in order to place the accessory building in the side yard adjacent to the principle structure. Morelan asked if the property line would change if the Water Department acquired some of the property by eminent domain. The City Planner replied that it would. Morelan asked if the City would have any input in this matter. Pedersen felt the City would not be asked to comment or act on such an action. Valento reported that he owns the 60-foot easement area that the Water Department has. Valento indicated that of the 60 feet, he can use the first 25 feet, but the remaining 35 feet cannot be used. Valento's concern was that the Water Department may want ownership of the 35 feet. Fahey indicated that he was not concerned about the easement area, but suggested that staff attempt to clarify the Water Department's plans for this area. Fahey pointed out that the Council has taken the position that it would not approve accessory buildings if the use of such a building is a means of avoiding installation of a sprinkler system. Fahey suggested that the Building Inspector determine if it is possible to install a sprinkler system in the building. The City Administrator suggested that Mr. Valento submit whatever reports he might have relative to installing a sprinkler system. Mr. Fahey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI. UTION NO. 2000-7--173 -TABLING ACTION ON THE VARIANCE REQUEST FOR 3179 SPRUCE STREET UNTIL THE AUGUST 9, 2000 COUNCIL MEETING AND REQUESTING THAT CITY STAFF CLARIFY THE ST. PA UI. WATER DEPARTMENT'S POSITION WITH REGARD TO THE EASEMENT AREA ON THIS PROPERTYAS WEI.I. AS HAVING THE BUILDING INSPECTOR REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE ISSUE OF INSTALLATION OF A SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THIS ]3UII.DING, AND DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT A VARIANCE IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PLACE THE ACCESSORY BUILDING IN THE SIDE YARD ADJACENT TO THE PRINCIPLE BUILDING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Fahey, LaValle, Scalze, Morelan, Pedersen. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.