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Council approves dumpster variance at 45675 Van Dyke subject to building and fire sign-off
Summary
Council approved a zoning variance allowing a dumpster to be placed within 10 feet of the building at 45675 Van Dyke, contingent on Building and Fire Department approval after the applicant noted site constraints.
The City of Utica City Council approved Jan. 13 a zoning variance that allows the dumpster and enclosure at Gold Rush, 45675 Van Dyke, to be sited within 10 feet of the building, provided the building and fire departments sign off on the placement.
Owner Jeffery Orlando told the council property layout prevents placement at the standard 10-foot setback. Fire Chief Randy Plante raised safety concerns about a nearby gas meter, prompting the council to add the condition that both building and fire approvals are required before final placement.
An initial motion to approve the variance was withdrawn; a subsequent motion by Dionne, seconded by Terenzi, won unanimous approval. Council recorded the motion as carried by roll call with all ayes.
The council did not record technical design details or an approval timeline in the meeting minutes; any permit issuance will be handled by the city’s building and fire departments as required by the conditional approval.
