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OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 • Phone: 651/439 4439 • Fax: 651/439 -0574
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May 23, 2013
Mr. Charles Donnelly
15243 65th St. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Proposed Detached Garage
Dear Mr. Donnelly,
Thank you for stopping by earlier this week to discuss possibilities related to a proposed
detached garage construction project at your residence.
Per our conversation, I shared your inquiry about the driveway coming off of your existing
and curving over to your proposed new garage location versus closing a curb cut and
creating a new one with the City's contract Planner. Unfortunately, this does not appear to
be possible given the amount of front yard setback required for the garage and separation
needed from the roadway.
Additionally, I was advised that by City Ordinance 401.15.F. - Off- Street Parking, single
family homes are required to provide for the location of a two (2) stall garage for off street
parking. So, even though you haven't had a (2) stall garage at your residence, because you
are proposing to construct a new garage, you will be required by City Ordinance to have (2)
stalls. I have enclosed this ordinance for your use in planning.
I hope that you find this information useful and look forward to working with you as you
flesh out your plans.
Sincerely,
Juli ultman, CBO
Pla ing & Code Enforcement
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