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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 27, 1999 Fahey agreed there was no justification to warrant granting the variance. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOl. UTION NO. 99-10-197 - DENYING THE VARIANCE FROM THE BOULEVARD I.AND,SCAPING REQUIREMENTS OF FIVE FEET THAT WAS REQUESTED ]3YMR. RUSS FISCHER FOR 208 RYAN DRIVE 73ASED ON THL FACT THAT THE VARIANCE DOES NOT MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AS OUTI,INED IN THE CITY CODE The fore~oin~ resolution was duly seconded by Morelan. Ayes (4) Scalze, Morelan, Pedersen, Fahey. Nays (1) LaValle. Resolution declared adopted. Fahey suggested that Mr. Fischer work with City staff to revise his site plan to meet the requirements of the ordinance. Fischer indicated that not only does he have poor soil conditions at the rear of his building, but the soils on the east of the buildin~; are worse yet Fahey noted the reports from the Public Works Director as well as a soils engineer which indicate that soils will support pavin~. Fischer indicated that the paving will break up and reported that his building has sunk. Fischer reported that this is why he has had Frattalone do some drainage work in the front of his building. Fahey again noted that engineering reports indicate there are two options that work for paving the property. Without a contrary report, the Council must rely on this information. Fischer noted that the paving wil( cost $30,000 and indicated that he believed is would break up within five years because of the soil conditions. Fischer pointed out that his building is on a concrete slab with rebar and the building has sunk. Fischer questioned why the City feels bituminous will not sink. Again, Fahey indicated that the soils report states that bituminous can be supported. Fahey su~gested that Mr. Fischer work with staff to revise his site plan. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: