HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 10-04 Maplewood approves permit for city garage THE DISPATCH Maplewood approves
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permit for city garage
A special use permit for the will hold offices for the public
construction of a municipal pub- works, engineering and commu-
lic works garage was recently nity development departments."
approved by the Maplewood city
council. "THE WORK area would in-
clude space for maintenance,
THE COUNCIL'S action con- paint,carpentry, sign and weld-
tinues to push forward the ing shops,"Blank continued.
project which was approved by
city voters last winter in a In a separate action. the coun-
referendum. A similar measure, cil approved a variance to its
however, for park acquisition fence ordinance so that its public
and development was turned works storage yard may be en-
down. closed by a 10 foot high chain
link fence.
Acting City Manager Eric
Blank told the council the public Council members then took
works garage will measure 220 steps to pass an ordinance which
by 118 feet. It will be used for would allow 10 foot high fences
the"storage of all maintenance for commercial and industrial
machinery,sand,salt, aggre- properties.
grate and other materials,"he The new public works garage
said. will be located south of County
Blank added. "The building Road B at Hazel Street.