Description
This has been an issue that concerns many of my neighbors. There is an exposed yellow tank (presumably holding oil) that is PERMANENTLY there. Furthermore the car is parked against it causing a hazard and interfering with the sidewalk. As I said, we have called on this issue before. First we were told that it's only a temporary tank, which it is not. It has been there for years. That does not constitute temporary. When I saw an inspector trying to make contact, he said they were never home. That does not mean you give up or forget about the dangerous issue. Order them to meet with you. I have never seen an exposed tank in the front of a property like that, It cannot be safe. It is certainly an eyesore. If it is acceptable, then it's ridiculous. The last time I sent in a complaint, I got the runaround and finally a very rude person. This time I am providing pictures and promise to follow up until something is done. I will follow this up the mayor's office. There is no way this exposed hazard with car backed up into it is considered safe. This complaint will also serve as notice if anything does happen with the tank and it's contents. We all feel it's unsafe and unreasonable to have that for everyone to see.
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A. Illegal Driveway
18 Comments
RRC Director - Judi (Verified Official)
Acknowledged Building & Streets - Theresa (Registered User)
Building & Streets - Theresa (Registered User)
Building & Streets - Theresa (Registered User)
Jocelyn (Registered User)
JCheightsgirl (Registered User)
Concerned (Registered User)
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Jocelyn (Registered User)
Thanx for your comments. I would say that if your car does not fit the space, that is exactly what you should do. Just because everyone is doing it does not make it right. They can park across their driveway with a $5.00 permanent placard if their car doesn't fit so there are options availanle that don't mean buying a new car. The rules are clear about your car not extending into the sidewalk, there should be consistency everywhere.
Concerned (Registered User)
How do you know it's an "approved" tank?? I have never heard or seen this anywhere. I don't think anyone would appreciate having more of these in the neighborhood.
In reference to the illegally parked car, just because others are doing it doesn't make it acceptable. Also, the danger of the car hitting the tank and causing a spill is not worth it. It's not very smart to sarcastically suggest a shorter car. The neighborhood is turning into a big parking lot. We need to follow the laws.
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Concerned (Registered User)
Hey Cosmo, friends don't park their car in the sidewalk not caring about anyone else!!!
Hey Cosmo, friends do help their neighbors but don't expect anything in return!!!
Hey Cosmo, friends don't take advantage of EVERYONE else!!
Hey Cosmo, I've been here longer than you and NEVER ask or expect anything from my neighbors except that they just keep their property looking nice.
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