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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 29, 2012 Variance to construct a house at 298 Rose Lane provided that the property owner enter into an agreement with the City stating that the owner will construct a driveway within the right -of -way of Rose Place, at his own cost, and be responsible for his own maintenance and snowplowing. Anderson stated that he was not sure the previous Variance had anything to do with the Variance request he is now making for outdoor storage in his front yard. Montour pointed out that at the February 22, 2012 meeting the discussion was that should the front yard outdoor storage be screened properly from the Roberto backyard, that the Variance was acceptable. Roberto stated that he was only supporting the process at the February 22nd meeting, and he is not in favor of the Variance. Montour asked Roberto what he would consider to be an acceptable solution. Roberto indicating that screening of the storage is an issue. I-Ie also expressed concern that when he raised the issue of the planters being stored near the wood pile, they were then moved to the right -of -way. Montour felt Roberto's initial concerns about Anderson's outdoor storage were justified. Anderson has since cleaned up the area and has moved planters to the right -of -way. Montour and Boss indicated that they did not share Roberto's concerns relative to the planters in the right -of -way. The City Planner stated that the Code does not encourage the placement of private property, i.e. planters, on the right -of -way. McGraw asked where the Anderson property began. Anderson estimated about 100 feet in from Savage Lane. Keis stated that he felt the issue was moving beyond the Variance request and suggested that that be the focus of the discussion. Roberto noted his concerns related to the Fire Code and suggested that action on the Variance be tabled until the Fire Marshal can be present. Keis stated that it was his feeling that this concern was also beyond the Variance issue. Roberto pointed out that the Code relative to a variance request indicates that such request cannot increase fire danger. Roberto felt that the Anderson fire pit located less than 25 feet from his driveway increased fire danger. Montour stated that, in general, any recreational fire can increase fire danger. Montour pointed out that the Fire Marshal indicated that a fire pit located off a driveway does not violate the Fire Code. Roberto felt the fire pit should be relocated to a minimum of 25 feet from the driveway, keeping recreational fires away from vehicles that would be traveling on the right -of -way. Keis noted that the fire ring on his own property is less than 25 feet from a driveway. He pointed out that the Anderson fire pit appears to be more than 100 feet from the Roberto property. 5