HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-02 OPH Ltr to Mike Boyd Re Temporary Structures & Outside Storage CITY O�
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14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 -4439 • Fax: 651/439 -0574
July 2, 2008
Mr. Mike Boyd
14200 Upper 54 St. N.
Oak Park Height, MN 55082
Re: Temporary Structures and Outside Storage
Dear Mr. Boyd:
Thank you for your letter regarding the temporary outside storage structure at your home.
I reviewed the City Ordinance books dating back to 1989 and found there to be no change
from that time to present regarding the allowance of temporary structures upon property
for the storage of vehicles or otherwise.
Unfortunately, I am unable to treat your temporary structure as a "grandfathered"
structure. The continued placement is considered a violation of Oak Park Heights City
Ordinances 401.15.0 "General Yard, Lot Area and Building Regulations" and 401.15.1)
"Accessory Buildings, Uses and Equipment" and must be removed prior to August 1,
2008 per my letter to you of May 28, 2008.
As noted in my September 21, 2007 and May 28, 2008, letters to you, there are a variety
of ways to manage exterior storage needs, including but not limited to, the possibilities of
relocating items to existing enclosed storage spaces, installation of a privacy fence,
storage shed construction, and /or a garage addition.
I am available to meet with you to discuss options available to your residential site and
what would be needed to successfully pursue one or more of the possibilities noted
above. Please contact myself or Julie Hultman to schedule an appointment to discuss
exterior storage options to your property, if you desire such an appointment.
Please be reminded that the City requires compliance not later than August 1, 2008.
Sin erely,
L
Jim Butler
Building Official
PC: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Tree City U.S.A.