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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2012 into conformance. McGraw indicated that while Mr. Anderson may have voiced his opinion, if the City Council approves the Variance request, there will be conditions. Roberto indicated that he would prefer not to work through code enforcement process on these issues. Roberto pointed out that the Anderson property is a large lot and the back yard is readily accessible along the east side of the house. Roberto stated that he did not agree with the City Planner's reports that there are unique slopes on the property which preclude access to the rear yard. He noted that Anderson indicated at the Planning Commission meeting his intention to obtain another trailer and store it in the rear yard. Roberto stated that the Variance is for convenience, and he would prefer the outdoor storage to be limited to the wood pile. Montour asked if Roberto was O.K. with the boat /trailer and the trailer being stored on the driveway. Roberto felt that was a reasonable use of the driveway, and indicated his preference that the boat /trailer then be stored off site during the off season. Roberto pointed out that Anderson could have multiple boats on the property and indicated at the Planning Commission me may acquire a 4 -place trailer or RV which he would store in the rear yard. Roberto also pointed out that Anderson has a huge yard and it is very unsettling the amount of storage that could occur on the property. He also indicated that a 30 foot boat is huge. Montour asked if the boat storage was offensive. Roberto stated that his concern was with the storage of a 30 foot boat. The City Administrator suggested that the size limitation reference the actual boat allowing the ancillary equipment, i.e. boat trailer and motor which could be 20 to 23 feet in length. He suggested a maximum boat length of 20 feet. Roberto felt that the storage of a 30 foot boat on the Anderson property would put his property at a negative advantage if they were to sell their house. Montour pointed out that there could be boat storage on the property across the street from Roberto's. The Roberto's indicated that if the boat storage was on the driveway and seasonable, they did not have a concern with it. Roberto pointed out that storage on a driveway is limited by the size of the driveway. Amy Roberto again expressed concern relative to Anderson's comments at the Planning commission about purchasing an additional boat and 4 -place trailer and storing these items in his back yard. Amy Roberto questioned why Anderson doesn't just store the boat /trailer and utility trailer that are a part of this request in his back yard. Roberto asked if the Fire Marshal would review the property. Montour stated that the City can have a condition that the Fire Marshal look at the property and bring it up to Fire Code standards. 10