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CONCLUSION: <br />635245 <br />constructed mobile homes might cause fires in motor <br />vehicles. <br />The safety reasons for the adoption of the statute in 1951, <br />sensible then, are no longer compelling. Stringent <br />construction standards for manufactured homes today, see <br />Minnesota Rules Chapter 1350, etal. and safer construction <br />of motor vehicles, have greatly reduced the risk of fire. <br />Moreover, the manufactured homes located in the North <br />Star Estates, like most of the manufactured homes in <br />existence today constructed in accordance with Minnesota <br />Rules 1995 Chapter 1350, are neither easily nor frequently <br />moved by motor vehicles. Instead, they are meant to be, <br />for the most part, permanent structures. The stringent fire <br />protection requirements for today's manufactured homes <br />make them as safe, and in many situations, more safe then <br />single family dwellings with attached garages. <br />More importantly, enforcement of the statute against North <br />Star Estates would create a greater health and safety risk. <br />If the residents of North Star Estates may no longer use <br />their driveways, they will be forced to park on the street. <br />No one can dispute that on- street parking creates a hazard <br />for safety vehicles such as police cars and fire trucks. <br />Moreover, snow removal is made much more difficult by <br />on- street parking. <br />For the reasons stated above, North Star requests a <br />permanent variance from application of Minn. Stat. § <br />327.20, subd. 1, p : and City of Little Canada <br />Ordinance Section 90 101. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />N. STAR ASSOCIATES LIMITED <br />PARTNERSHIP <br />By • e-k "1 "f� <br />ry BaldJrir( <br />Its Property Manager <br />Page 67 <br />