3 Consider Adopting an Ordinance Declaring the Property at 31116 Ash Street to be a Public Nuisance

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Pequot City of Lakes APPENDIX B July 3, 2014 John R. and Barbara J. Derksen 31116 Ash Street Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Re: City of Pequot Lakes Potential City Code Violation PIN: 291050040230009 and 291050040240009 31116 Ash Street Dear Mr. and Mrs. Derksen: The City of Pequot Lakes has received several complaints regarding the condition of your property. The City Code states, in Section 17-7.4 Maintenance,that "All structures shall be properly maintained in a clean and acceptable manner so as not to constitute a menace to the public health,safety, convenience,general welfare,property values, and aesthetics. All landscaping shall be properly maintained so as to preserve planting in a live state and free of noxious weeds." Section 17-7.5 Storage (B) states that "Where there is a principle or accessory structure, all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties." Section 17-7.5 Storage (C) states that "No more than two fish houses and one recreational vehicle are permissible if they are currently licensed. Fish houses and recreational vehicles must be stored at least 10 feet distance from any property line and outside of the OHW setback." The City Code further states in Section 17-7.6 Visual Standards — Screening that "No use shall create, maintain or continue any activity or structure which has a strong negative visual impact or offends the morals or violates the standards of the City." 4638 COUNTY ROAD 11 •PEQUOT LAKES,MN 56472• (218) 568-5222• FAX: (218) 568-5860•wwwpequotlakes-mn.gov