7(b) Exterior Storage Discussion

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C P ��f equot Lalzes= -- 4638 Mnnv S�:ET•I'EQuoT Ln�.s,MN 56472•(218)568-5222•F�: (218) 568-5860•wwwpequotlakes-mn.gov July 31, 2oi8 Cynthia Mlaskoch , 8502 Inverness Lane ' Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 RE: City of Pequot Lakes Potential City Code�olation PIN: 29i32ooiooiZoo9 Dear Ms. Mlaskoch: It has come to my attention through a complaint that there are F�terior Storage issues that need to be addressed at the above-captioned property. Per City Code,the following Exterior Storage issued must be addressed within the next thirty(go)days(by August 30, 2oi8): • Remove all trailers and motor vehicles from this property; � • Remove all construction materials and the all-terrain vehicle. � The City Code states in Section i�-�.5 EXTERIOR STORAGE: i. Declaration of Nuisance. Excess outdoor storage of materials, equipment , and other objects is declared to be a public nuisance because it is unsightly, �I decreases adjoining landowners' and occupants' enjoyment of their '� property and neighborhood, adversely affects property values and neighborhood patterns and poses a threat to the public health and safety when such objects are visible and accessible to passersby. 2. Standards. Objects stored outside that are visible from public rights of way or neighboring properties are a public nuisance if they are not stored in compliance with the following requirements. A. There shall be no exterior storage allowed on lots that do not contain a principle or accessory structure. G. Abandoned motor vehicles shall be stored within a structure or completely screened from view from adjacent properties and right- of-way. See Chapter 3,Article 8. "This institution is an egual opportunity provider and employer."