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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 6, 2002 It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to prepare a resolution that will reduce the penalties of Mr. Kimball's water bill in the amount of $591.88. The resolution will also include the certification of the bill if it is not paid. This item will appear on the consent agenda Monday, November 12, 2002, 6:30 p.m. BROWN VARIANCE REQUEST, FROM OCTOBER 28 AGENDA, TANDA GRETZ Associate Planner Gretz advised this item was tabled at the last Council meeting. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Board have recommended denial of the variance. Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the background of this issue noting the situation is very difficult for granting a variance taff feels the property owner should either remove the building or bring it into conformance. Mayor Bergeson stated the first issue is what action will be on the variance request. Mr. Brown asked what is a bigger eyesore; two 10 x 15 buildings or all of the equipment that is being stored in the building? Councilmember Carlson read the Findings of Fact necessary to grant a variance noting she does not feel this situation meets the five points deeded to grant a variance. She indicated she would have to vote no for the variance request. Councilmember Reinert stated giving a variance in this situation would be irresponsible. He asked how the building could, be brought up to code. Community Development Director Grochala stated the roof needs to be shingled and the building would have to bdci withsding similar to the principal structure. Councilmember Dahl stated she believes the ordinance should be changed because metal corrugated siding is much more cost beneficial and it looks better. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City is reviewing all the City ordinances. The Council decides if an ordinance should be changed. Mr. Brown inquired about the building permit and how long it is good for. He suggested the possibility of obtaining a permit and doing the work next summer. Community Development Director Grochala stated a building permit is good for one year. A permit will be issued if the plans for the building are submitted and approved. Mr. Brown would then have one year from the date the permit was issued to work on the building.