HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-27-04 Applicant Ltr. to MayorApril 27,2004
Mayor David B eaudet
Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mayor Beaudet:
I have received a letter from the City dated March 31, 2004 regarding the future use of
my property. It indicates that the fire destroyed more than 50% of the fair market value of
my home and cannot be rebuilt since this property is zoned industrial.
The numbers used to calculate the value of my home and the reconstruction costs are not
accurate. I have contacted an appraiser to review the fair market value of my home prior
to the fire and getting cost estimates to repair the damage. The value of my home not
totally destroyed by the fire has a negative value, according to your calculations. The
foundation is sound as are the first floor outside walls, etc.
I look forward to resolving the issue of my home and at this time will not be able to
comply with your July 1, 2004 demolition date. I believe that my home is less than 50%
destroyed and, therefore can be rebuilt.
In the event that I cannot rebuild or it's economically not viable to rebuild my home
under the current zoning, what can I do with a non- conforming lot (because of the
topography) that's zoned industrial? Is the city going to deprive me of all beneficial use
of it? I'm I to loose all or nearly all of the value of the property? Please advise me as to
what the City suggests as a resolution to this problem. (City purchasing the lot, rezoning
to residential, etc.)
Larry Phillips
5272 Stagecoach Trail N
Oak Park Heights, NW 55082
651-343-7248
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