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PLANNING REPORT <br /> DATE: May 17, 2005 <br /> CASE: ZA05-04 <br /> SUBJECT: Modify Chapter 16 Mobile Homes <br /> APPLICANT: City of New Brighton <br /> REQUEST <br /> Lakeside Homes, Inc. operates a mobile home park located at 1200 Foss Road. City Staff <br /> was approached by a homeowner in the Lakeside Homes development who was <br /> concerned about the proximity of an adjacent home. Furthermore, the park owners, Ms. <br /> Beverly and Mr. Andy Aplikowski, are considering a paving and fire hydrant upgrades to <br /> their property. Recent conversations between the Aplikowskis and City Staff have <br /> generated concerns about compliance with the City Code. <br /> The property was developed in 1963, after the adoption of the Mobile Home Ordinance <br /> (Chapter 16). The areas of interest include: structure setbacks and orientation, pavement <br /> width, speed limits, storage, and recreational requirements. <br /> Staff will review two issues (home proximity and street width) and the Planning <br /> Commission is asked to provide feedback to Staff <br /> FINDINGS <br /> • Section 1-15, Amendments to the City Code <br /> PROPOSED CORRECTIONS <br /> Portions of the City Code appear below; stfikeeut indicates text removal, underline <br /> indicates text additions. <br /> Sec. 16-42. Minimum Setback for the Front. <br /> Text Proposal There shall be a minimum distance of ten five feet between the <br /> mobile home and the front or street line of the unit. <br /> Analysis The park was never developed under this standard; the <br /> Building Official and the Fire Marshal finds the front <br /> setback to the interior private streets acceptable. <br /> I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2005\05-17-05\Chapter 16 Moblie Homes ZA05-04.doc 1 <br />