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1 Approved \ pp they have a few lots that are not in compliance, but as the homes are changed out, they are bringing them up to code. The Commission recommended that the code should read: 1) There shall be a minimum distance of five feet between the mobile home and the front or private street line of the unit. 2) There shall be not less than 25 feet of space between mobile homes in two directions and 10 feet of space in two directions as measured in a perpendicular line as to the façade of the home. The long side of two adjacent homes shall not be closer than 25 feet. 3) Each unit shall abut on and have access to a private street which shall be: At least twenty-five feet wide between gutters. The Commission also recommended that the code for roads include a section regarding one way streets and that section 16.49 be changed to read: Streets should be 40 feet wide, but may be reduced to 25 feet if restricted to one way driving. Mr. Boylan will verify with the City Engineer regarding the width of the cities roads that allow parking on both sides of the street. Mr. Jim Munsey, Brooklyn Park, approached the Commission and expressed his concern with any further delays. He and his wife have sold their home and are awaiting the approval of the code changes, so that they can park their trailer and move in. Ms. Aplikowski extended an invitation to the Commission to tour Lakeside Homes at anytime. Mr. Boylan added that Lakeside Homes should be a model for any future mobile home parks that come into the city Announcements and Updates: Mr. Baker asked that the Commission be provided with a copy of the City Code book. Mr. Boylan announced that the Citizen Planner Committee of the MnAPA has an opening for a citizen planner and he has a copy of the monthly newsletter from the Metropolitan Council for each commission member. Motion by Baker, Second by Schiferl to adjourn. 8:30 pm Patrick Boylan City Planner I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Minutes\2005\5-17-05.doc 3