HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-10-27 CA Ltr to OPH Re Bed & Breakfast OrdinanceLAW OFFICES OF
ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING
1635 NORTHWESTERN AVENUE
STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082
LYLE J. ECKBERG
JAMES F. LAMMERS
ROBERT G. BRIGGS
PAUL A. WOLFF
MARK J. VIERLING
GREGORY G. CALLER
KEVIN K. SHOEBERG
THOMAS J. WEIDNER
October 27, 1992
Ms. LaVonne Wilson
Cit Clerk
Oak Park Hei Cit Hall
14168 - 57th Street North
Oak Park Hei MN 55082
Re: Bed and Breakfast Ordinance -
Revision of Zonin Code
Dear LaVonne:
(G 12) 439-2876
FAX (612) 4392923
Enclosed herewith please find an Ordinance which is modif 'led
from that which was distributed to the council and y ourself at the
Monda October 26, 1992 meetin The chan are as follows:
11 The definitional section of Bed and Breakfast has been
modif ied to ref lect that not onl is one meal offered within the
premises, but also the passibilit of bevera bein offered.
This is intended to address the issue of a re for a wine, beer
or other li t of permit so that the could be served onl
if at all., to persons who have secured sleepin accommodations
within the facilit
2. Section 2, subpara c has been modified to correct
the t error on the word mana
3. Section 2, subpara h has re that all parkin
spaces now be located other than the front y ard area of the
propert
4, section 2., subpara i has been modified to increase
the s foota of the si from two s feet to six s
feet, and to prohibit all li of the si
5. Section 2, subpara the word "other" in the second
sentence has been stricken.
P age 2
October 27, 1992
To,, LaVonne Wilson
Re; Bed and Breakfast ordinance
Please have this copy of the ordinance available for public
review and also make a copy of this letter and the revised
Ordinance for the council
Thank you for your attention to this matter
Very truly , s ,
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ORDINANCE. No.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESO'T'A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF CITY OAK PARK l3EZGHTS CHAPTER 401 AFFECTING
ZONING TO DEFINE BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITIES
AND TO ALLOW THEIR PLACEMENT AS CONDITIONAL USES
IN R -2 DISTRIC`T'S AND FURTHER REGULATING SAME
The City Council of the City of oak Park Heights, Washington
County, Minnesota does ordain:
Section 1. Amendment. Section 401.02 of Chapter 401 of the
Code of Ordinances for the City of Oak Park Heights is hereby
amended to add a definitional Paragraph 15A within Section 401.02A
providing as follows.
15a. Bed and Breakfast Facilit . A bui lding
other than a hotel, wherefore compensation,
meals and lodging are provided to transient
guests, but not including a building providing
these services to more than ten (10) persons,
and where at least one (1) meal and /o
beverages are offered in connection with the
provision of sleeping accommodations.
Section 2. Amendment. Section 401.07D of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights is herewith amended to
add a subsection 5 to 401.07D providing as follows
Bed and Breakfast facilities providing that the
following criteria are met.
a. A maximum of four ( 4 ) bed and
breakfast units may be established within a
structure.
b. The facility shall have a state
license (hotel and food) , and comply with all
health, safety, building and fire codes as may
be required or applicable.
C. Facilities shall be owner or manager
occupied at all times when guests are present,
d. The principal structure shall have
a minimum s of 1 gross square feet and
shall be located on a Lot which meets the
minimum dimensional lot requirements of the
district in which it is located.
e. All bed and breakfast units shall be
established within the principal structure.
f" Not more than the equivalent of one
(1) full-t*
Ime person shall be emplo b the
bed and breakfast facilit who is not a
resident of the structure.
9 0 D inin g and other f acil ities shall not
be opened to the public, but shall be used
exclusively b the registered g uests and
residents,
h. Two (2 of f street parkin spaces
shall be provided for the home p lus one ( 1 )
space for each bed and breakfast unit. Parkin
areas shall be screened and landscaped and no
parkin space shall. be located in the front
y ard area of the propert
Not more than one identification si
not exceedin six square feet in area ma be
located on the premises, The si shall be
reflective of the architectural features in
the structure and ma not be externall or
internall illuminated.
j. Ade lightin shall be provided
between the principal structure and the parkin
area for the safet of g uests. All external
lightin shall be regulated b conditional use
permit.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect
from and after its passa and publication accordin to law.
Adopted b the City Council of the Cit
this y of Oak Park He
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19920
Barbara O'Neal, ma
ATTEST:
LaVonne Wil
City Clerk/Administrator