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After lengthy debate the council approves a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank with inspection and code compliance conditions
Summary
Council approved a request to install a 1,000-gallon underground propane tank at 13th and Mill to serve a new commercial building after extensive discussion about safety, proximity to utilities and inspection procedures; staff noted the code requires council approval for tanks over 100 gallons (see section 7-205).
After extended council discussion and public input from the building owner and contractor, the council approved a request to install a 1,000-gallon buried propane tank to serve a new commercial building on 13th and Mill. The applicant described the tank will "feed that new building" and detailed the proposed buried installation and planned inspection arrangements.
Owner Keith Baker addressed the council at the podium: "Name's Keith Baker. And so that gas is just going to feed that new building that heats half of that new building" and explained the tank would serve a dedicated boiler system. Council members and staff raised concerns about existing underground infrastructure in the area (storm sewer, water main and gas lines) and noted Nebraska code and the city code book (section 7-205) treat tanks in excess of 100 gallons as items that should come before the council.
Speakers debated whether buried tanks are safer and more aesthetic than above-ground tanks and sought confirmation that state fire marshal permits and inspections would apply; staff said the state issues permits and inspectors could review the installation, though the state may not inspect tanks under certain size thresholds. After discussion the council voted to approve the installation, with councilmembers emphasizing it must meet the national gas code and be inspected before being covered.
