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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 23, 2000 CONDITIONAL Mayor Fahey opened the public hearing to consider the applications for USE PERMIT & Variance from the side yard setback requirement of fifteen (15) feet and VARIANCE - Conditional Use Permit allowing an accessory building forward of the 3179 SPRUCE rear building line of the principle structure at 3179 Spruce Street as STREET - requested by Don Valento. Fahey noted that the Planning Commission DON VALENTO has recommended approval ofboth the Variance and the CUP subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner. Fahey noted that Mr. Valento has submitted information relative to the trusses in his building. This information has been reviewed by the Building Official; however, no on-site inspection was done. Fahey asked if it was Mr. Valento's representation that the type of roof trusses depicted in the diagram are the same as in the building at 3179 Spruce Street. Mr. Valento replied that they were. He indicated that he is a civil engineer and he made the diagram of the roof twsses that he submitted to an engineer for analysis. The engineer analyzed the diagram and determined that the roof trusses are over-stressed. Fahey asked if the accessory building was needed as strictly an accessory use to the principle structure. Valento replied that the accessory building would be used by the tenant of the principle building. Fahey asked what business was occupying the fenced in area behind the building. Valento replied that that area is occupied by his construction business. Scalze pointed out the letter from the St. Paul Water Utility requesting that a fence be installed at the 35-foot easement line. Mr. Valento pointed out that there is currently a fence at the back of the property, but it would have to be moved in order to comply with the Water Utility's request for fencing the 35-foot easement area. Mr. Valento indicated that he would be discussing this issue with the Water Utility. He noted that he owns the property and has an issue with being required to fence the easement area in order to prevent him from going on his own land. Mr. Valento reported that storage has encroached into that 35-foot easement area, and he would be removing the materials stored on this property. He will propose to the Water Utility that he install concrete curb stops on the 35 foot line and keep this easement area surfaced in grass. Scalze noted that the Water Utility is requesting that the City require the fence as part of any approvals it might grant. Mr. Valento felt that the issues was between him and the Water Utility, and indicated that he would be discussing it with them. Morelan agreed with Mr. Valento that this issue was between Mr. Valento and the Water Utility.