6(a) Nathan Walberg - Discussion, Fence and Tank System

Home Browse Search

minimum of 3 feet from the south property line. The fence shall be installed by August 30, 2oi9. i2. The property owner shall improve and maintain the access to the properly so as to comply with Section 503 of the 20�5 Minnesota State Fire Code, as reasonably determined by the City's Fire Chief. On May i5, 2oi9 a Cease and Desist letter was issued regarding parking in the right-of-way of Patriot Avenue, the fire access is not properly maintained, the customer parking area is nonexistent and there is nowhere to turn around, and the used vehicles continue to be parked in a haphazard manner. (Letter attached) On May i�, Mr. Walberg requested to be placed on the June 20, 2oi9 Planning Commission Agenda to discuss the Cease and Desist letter. The Minutes of that meeting are below: NEW BUSINESS: a. Nathan Walberg— Cease and Desist Letter Zoning Specialist Bittner explained the Staff Report. Mr. Walberg was not present. The Planning Commission reviewed the photographs provided by Mr. Walberg, indicating Watt Auto and Crow Wing Auto Body park vehicles in the right-of-way. The photos also indicate traffic from the right-of-way in front of his business onto the access for the DNR property. Bittner noted it appears a small parking area has been created for customers and the fire access has been created. However, most often it is blocked by a tow truck. Chair Hallan noted it appears some vehicles have been moved around. However, the fire access was blocked by a trailer on his way to the meeting. There were several people in the audience. One gentleman stated he attended the Public Hearing to expand the use. When the Planning Commission suggested a �o-foot setback for parking vehicles, he stated that would cut down the customer parking area. Mr. Walberg is not abiding by any of the setbacks, including right- of-way and DNR property. He is supposed to only have i5 inoperable vehicles. Fifty of the 15o might start. He has been using the right-of-way for his sawmill business; tree bark is present. The Planning Commission reviewed the photos presented. Revocation of the Conditional Use Permit was discussed. The Planning Commission directed Staff to schedule an onsite meeting at the Walberg property with all of the Planning Commission in attendance, i or 2 City Council Members, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 6(a)-2 October i�,2oi9