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MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: June 7, 2018
RE: Oak Park Heights — Accessory Building Amendments — Temporary
Structures
TPC FILE: 236.01 — 18.02
BACKGROUND
The City Council, its May 22, 2018 meeting and at a previous workshop, discussed
amending the accessory building section of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to
temporary structures. As you are aware, the City Council amended Section
401 .15.D.11 in October of 2017 to allow temporary accessory structures with the
issuance of a special use permit for a maximum of 50 days in a calendar year. Since
then it has been recognized that there is a need to allow additional time for placement of
these structures. Typically, they are a fabric or tarp structure and are not placed on a
permanent foundation.
The City Council was favorable to the following language addition found in (e) below
and has asked the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing and make a
recommendation on this issue.
401.15.D Accessory Buildings Uses and Equipment
11. Temporary Accessory Structures. Temporary accessory
structures shall be allowed in all zoning districts with the issuance
of a special event permit for a maximum of 50 days in a calendar
year subject to the following:
a. The structure shall be securely fastened to the ground,
subject to the safety requirements of the manufacturer.
b. The structure shall be kept in good condition and its appearance
shall not be detrimental to the area or adjacent properties.
c. The temporary use does not involve the erection of a substantial
structure or require any other permanent commitment of the land.
d. The temporary structure shall be removed at the end of the permit
period. If not removed within 10 days thereafter, the City shall have
the right to remove the structure at the permittee's expense.
e. Temporary structures may be permitted for up to 24(twenty-four)
continuous months in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts with
City Council approval of an Interim Use Permit as provided for in
Section 401.05. The application fee for an Interim Use Permit for
the purposes found in subsection(e)shall not exceed$100.00.
The value of this amendment would:
• Permit the structure for up to two years.
• Provide an opportunity for neighborhood comment with a Planning
Commission public hearing.
• Allow a process should the structure fall into disrepair.
• Limits the application fee to$100.00 which will ensure that those applying
for a temporary structure are committed to the process.
Conclusion/Recommendations
The Planning Commission should open the public hearing, review the draft regulations,
and made a recommendation to the City Council.
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