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Councilmember Woestehoff shared his concerns with how close the structure is to the property line. He noted that he is aware that they have done driveway variance before to allow them to be closer to the property line. He said he likes the idea of a roof-only structure. Councilmember Riley said that he would be more comfortable with this structure if it was roof only. Councilmember Howell stated that she likes the steel roof that is currently on the structure rather than it having to be changed to asphalt shingles. She asked if they would be able to make it a part of the variance that he could keep the metal roof. Community Development Director Hanson explained that City Code requires asphalt roofs so this would have to be a variance. City Attorney Knaak said they can make this a part of the variance this evening as long as there is not a substantial difference from the original variance request. He explained that variance requests require public notice that allows people to respond to them; however, this would diminish the amount of encroachment and difficulty so they would be able to add this as an amendment to the proposed variance. Councilmember Riley asked if they would also need an encroachment agreement if they allow the driveway to stay where it is. Community Development Director Hanson said yes and explained that when they bring back the resolution it would also include the encroachment agreement. Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Specht,to direct Staff to prepare a resolution approving the variance for a slab and a lean-to structure, including allowing the existing metal roof,based on the following practical difficulties: the curve in the road on the other side of the property and the location of the utilities. Further Discussion: Mayor Kuzma said he would not be able to support this motion. Councilmember Woestehoff asked if this motion is essentially to allow the structure to remain as is while bringing it up to Building and Fire Code. Councilmember Specht said yes. Councilmember Musgrove shared that she is not supportive of allowing the walls to stay on the structure due to fire concerns of the proximity of the buildings. She noted that if some action had already been taken to help make the walls fireproof then she may have a different opinion. She said fires can be very fast and dangerous and not having walls on the structure could help minimize this concern. City Council/August 12, 2024 Page 8 of 10