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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 22, 2012 Roberto felt that if the Variance is approved, Anderson gains an advantage as he would be allowed to have storage on an unimproved street. Keis noted that the storage will have to be located on Anderson's property, not on the road right -of -way. The City Planner indicated that the intention of his recommendation and the Planning Commission's is that the storage occurs on Anderson's private property. Montour stated that it is his understanding that the existing wood pile is on the Anderson property. The previous storage shown in a picture submitted by Mr. Roberto was in the right -of -way, but has been removed. Roberto noted that Anderson indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that he may acquire an additional trailer and would store that in his back yard. Roberto also again expressed concern that the front yard storage area being requested would expand. Roberto also noted the fire pit in the Anderson front yard and indicated that it does not comply with Code. He indicated that the Code requires a fire pit be 25 feet from structures and vehicles. The fire pit is located at the edge of the Anderson driveway. Roberto stated that he has had flying embers on his patio from this fire pit, and was concerned that the wood pile was closer to the fire pit than his patio is from the fire pit. Roberto felt both his home and the Anderson home were at risk Roberto presented a copy of the City Code which requires the 25 foot distance from a structure and /or vehicle. Montour noted that the fire pit is more than 25 feet from the house. Amy Roberto pointed out that the fire pit is adjacent to the driveway. She indicated that Anderson backs his truck up to the fire pit and unloads wood. She was concerned with the proximity of the truck to the fire pit. The City Administrator indicated that the City could have the Fire Marshal look at the situation. The Administrator indicated that the Code appears to indicate that at the time the fire pit is being used, a vehicle cannot be within 25 feet of it. Sam Roberto indicated that 922.010 of City Code says that if a Variance request increases fire risk, it is not consistent with the Code. Roberto felt that the existence of 2 to 4 cords of wood as well as a boat with a gas tank in the front yard of the Anderson property would increase the fire risk. Montour stated that the City would have the Fire Marshal review the situation. The City Administrator indicated that the fire pit may increase the fire risk, rather than the Variance request for outdoor storage in the front yard. Amy Roberto reported that Mr. Anderson uses accelerants on his fires, and she has sent him a letter informing him that this is a Code violation and asking him to stop. Montour agreed that that was a serious issue, but indicated it was not related to the Variance request. Roberto referred to the fact that the Anderson fire wood storage is also non - compliant and Anderson's comments that he will not bring wood pile 9