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August 3, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL Johnathan Acosta P. O. Box 332 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Re: City of Pequot Lakes Potential Ordinance Violation 31102 Spruce Street PIN: 29106002002CO09 Dear Mr. Acosta: It has come to our attention that you are likely in violation of the City's Land Use and Subdivision Ordinance. The Ordinance states, in Section 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. . . " The Ordinance further states, in Section 7.6, Visual Standards,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. " The Ordinance further states, in Section 11.8, subpart 7,Land Use Permits,that, "Exterior work on the structure shall be complete in 24 months from the issuance of the Land Use Permit. The time limit may be extended up to six months by the Zoning Administrator for good cause. A second extension shall be decided by the Planning Commission. " You were issued a Land Use Permit to construct a new home. This permit expired July 11, 2004. The exterior o your new home has remained unfinished and I would have to find that you are likely in violation of these three provisions of the ordinance. As opposed to citing you formally for a violation of the Ordinance, we would like the opportunity to work with you to correct this situation. We are requesting that by no