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515 Little Canada Road. Little Canada. MN 55117 -1600 (651) 484 -2177 / FAX (651) 484 -4538 TO: Mayor & Council Members FROM: Elizabeth Mursko, Code Enforcement Officer DATE: March 18, 1999 RE: Temporary Trailer at Fra -Dor MAYOR Michael I. Fahey COUNCIL Beverly Scalze Jim LaValle Steve Morelan Bob Pedersen ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson During the last Council meeting, the Council requested additional information regarding the use of temporary trailers as office space. The zoning code addresses this issue in 903.070. Mobile Homes (see attachment). The code states that the City Council may grant a nonrenewable permit for the temporary use of a mobile home as office space in an "1 -1" Zoning District for a time period not to exceed one (1) year. Fra -Dor does not have a permit for the temporary use of a mobile home as office space. Mr. Frattalone is eligible to apply for this permit as his property is zoned PUD with an industrial use. I have discussed this issue with the Building Official, Greg Schmit, and he has informed me that all buildings must comply with the Building Code requirements, particularly with regard to fire separations, handicap accessibility, and restroom facilities. The code does not recognize a building as being "temporary" or "permanent." I have written Mr. Frattalone a letter to confirm his intentions for the use of the temporary trailer. Upon further investigation, it has come to my attention that there are other temporary trailers in use throughout this area. These properties will be researched for permits and duration of trailer use. Recommendation: I would recommend the application process use a building permit with the approval of both the Council and Building Official to ensure both city and state standards are met. This building permit will be added to the City's diary system to advise city staff of the expiration date. CC: Frank Frattalone Greg Schmit, Building Official Page 75