07.01 - Conditional Use Permit to Move a used home onto Property - Dan Gruska

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July 28, 2004 Mayor and City Council City of Pequot Lakes P.O. Box 361 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Re: Planning and Zoning Administrator's Report Dear Mayor and City Council, The Planning Commission met for their regularly scheduled July meeting where they held five public hearings. The Planning Commission is forwarding you the following three recommendation for your consideration: 1. Conditional Use Permit to move a used home onto a property. Dan Gruszka, applicant. Mr. Gruszka has requested to move a used structure onto a property within the City of Pequot Lakes. The structure is a single family home. The property is within the Field of Dreams subdivision and is zoned Residential. The City has an ordinance requiring that all used homes that are moved onto properties within the City obtain a conditional use permit and a building inspection. The Planning Commission is unanimously recommending that you approve the conditional use permit. The recommendation is based on the following findings of fact: 1. The applicant has submitted a home inspection report by a licensed building inspector. 2. There were no significant deficiencies reported. 3. The applicant has indicated that the structure is 10 years old. 4. According to the inspection report,the building is a modular building and is a good candidate for moving and being set on a new foundation. 5. The proposed foundation will be mortared block on footings. 6. There is no landscaping proposed beyond planting of grass. 7. The location and size of neighboring homes has not been provided, but they are known to be of similar size and construction within the Field of Dreams subdivision. 8. The applicant has indicated that the home is to be used as a single family dwelling. 9. The proposal would have the dwelling moved onto the property within 12 months of approval. 10. There are no threats to the public health, safety and welfare identified with this proposal. 11. The site is located to facilitate this type of process being accessible primarily by County and State Highways.