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Home My WebLink About2008-02 to 06 Home Occupation Investigation Communication ,-, OA _2-'7 " / 1 ./ 4 CITY 0 14.e' �.4 71 / V 57 '` OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1)(.. (o �. ., �. 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 -4 •Fax: 651/439 -0574 February 8, 2008 Mr. Eric Larson 14412 Upper 56 St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Outside Storage & Possible Home Based Business Occupation Dear Mr. Larson, It has been brought to my attention that you have several appliances stored in your driveway. My site investigation of yesterday found this to be true. This letter is to inform you that this outside storage is a violation of section 401.15.B of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance Section 401.15.B. states that all materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties and the public right -of -way. I have enclosed a copy of this section for your review. At this time I am requesting that you either store all of these items, including the washing machines, shelving, 2 wheel dolly, and all the items beneath the blue tarp, within your garage or remove them from the premises. Compliance to this must be met within ten days of the date of this letter. Additionally, please be advised that if you are conducting a business of repair and /or resale, etc. of these appliances from your home, this is considered a home based business occupation and by City Ordinance requires a home occupation license be obtained. This ordinance is in effect to prevent home occupations that may because of traffic or noises created, etc., may have a negative effect to the neighborhood. If this is the case, or if you have questions, please contact Julie Hultman. I appreciate your immediate attention to these requests. If you have any questions call immediately. erely, �,, _..... p ,,, im ,a. i Building Official / pc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator Mark Vierling, City Attorney Scott Richards, City Planner Julie Hultman, Planning & Code Enforcement Officer Tree City U.S.A. ( 3) Photometric plans illustrating the angle of the cutoff or Tight emissions, and illumination field of the proposed site lighting. 8. Smoke. The emission of smoke by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution . Control Standards, Minnesota Regulation ACP 7005, as may be amended. 9. Dust and Other Particulated Matter. The emission of dust, fly ash or other particulated matter by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulation APC 7005, as may be amended. 10. Odors. The emission of odor by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulation APC 7005, as may be amended. 11. Noise. The emission of noise by any use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulation NPC 7010, as may be amended. 1 . h/,t78 • ��"' 12. IrMaliW Passenger automobiles, station wagons and trucks not currently licensed b the State, pad . :.. ,1�� of rn�l de le of parked or stored outside for a penodin excess of thirty (30) days, and all materials stored outside in violation of the City Ordinance are considered refuse or junk and shall be disposed of. 13. Refuse. Any accumulation of refuse on any premises not stored in containers which comply with City Code, or any accumulation of refuse including car parts on any premises which has remained thereon for more than one (1) week is hereby declared to be a nuisance and may be abated by order of the City Administrator, as provided by Minnesota Statutes and the cost of abatement may be assessed on the property where the nuisance was found, as provided by law. y DlAB. 14. _,, xcept as provided below and in Sections • '11.21 through 401.34 of this Ordinance _ k a. Clothes line poles or wires. b. Not more than a total of two (2) recreational vehicles and /or pieces of <- equipment (not including racing cars). S c. Construction and landscaping materials currently being used on the premises. 15 -11 d. On and off-street parking of currently registered and operable passenger vehicles and trucks not to exceed a gross weight of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds. e. Lawn furniture or furniture used and constructed explicitly for outdoor use. f. A1I f :e o stored on residential premises shall be stored in the side yard or rear yard and stacked neatly. 15. Waste Material. Waste material resulting from or used in industrial or commercial manufacturing, fabricating, servicing, processing or trimming shall not be washed into the public storm sewer system nor the sanitary sewer system or any public water body, but shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, the Pollution Control Agency, and the Department of Natural Resources. 16. Bulk Storage (Liquid). All uses associated with the bulk storage of all gasoline, liquid fertilizer, chemical, flammable and similar liquids shall comply with requirements of the Minnesota State Fire Marshal's and Minnesota Department of Agricultural Offices and have documents from those offices stating the use is in compliance. 17. Radiation Emission. All activities that emit radioactivity shall comply with the minimum requirements of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 18. Electrical Emission. All activities which create electrical emissions shall comply with the of the. Federal, Communications Commission. 19. Building Security. All multiple family buildings shall be provided with security systems subject to comment of the Chief of Police and the Building Official. 20. Sales in Residential /Commercial Areas. a. Personal Vehicles. v 1) Vehicles sold in residential /commercial areas shall be the personal property of the home or business occupant. 2) Sales of personal vehicles; shall_ be limited to no more than one (1) vehicle per calendar year, unless approved by the Zoning Administrator: 15 -12 �` J ://. ,. y • 7 - ,.,na. �+.. -. c ,v z m•: ate. ' • ST ill t e kt ia •i i . f .!:': :7 :: 7 .., :. l :1 '' ' , A% S'''' ' r `.4 z ; i + it. r i 1 4 I —; ... .w . .ti ■ i ' -.. "fi - .•irk 4 , ' !' 461..;.,r.. ,, .. Page l of l Julie Hultman From: Jennifer Thoen Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:07 AM To: Julie Hultman Subject: Home Occ Gone Wild Julie, A concerned resident stopped in today (Feb. 5th) to inform us that a neighbor of hers has been running an appliance business out of his home. She explained that the neighbor is a renter and that the home owner does not have anything to do with the business. The house is located on 56th Street Circle North directly behind the house located at 14400 Upper 56t Street. She was unsure of the house number. The reason she is concerned is because the home occupation has gotten a little out of control. She stated that the neighbor used to store appliances in his garage but now they are spilling out into the driveway and the yard. The resident asked to remain anonymous so I did not ask her name, but she is wondering if you or Jim could drive by the residence and maybe send a letter. Jennifer Thoen Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk City of Oak Park Heights Phone: (651)439 -4439 Fax: (651)439 -0574 6/3/2008