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Council informed of Parks committee recommendation to allow fire department training site on city property pending zoning variances
Summary
St. Albans Parks and Recreation Committee recommended allowing the fire department to use city property between Morrill Avenue and the CSX Railroad as a training center; council discussion noted the site is city-owned, requires variances for Connex containers, and that the Zoning Board of Appeals handles variance public hearings.
The St. Albans City Council received information Monday that the Parks and Recreation Committee has recommended allowing the fire department to use a city-owned parcel between Morrill Avenue and the CSX Railroad as a training center, but council members said the use is contingent on zoning variances and the fire chief’s confirmation that required approvals are in place.
Councilors and staff described the site as city property currently under the control of the Parks Department. Councilor Knight (speaker identified in the meeting) said the Parks committee approved the proposed use, but the installation of Connex-style containers at the residential-area site would require a variance from the city’s zoning regulations.
A participant identified as Lance said he wanted to…
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