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o o GITYof ORONO Municipal Offices Street Address: 2750 Kelley Parkway Orono, MN 55356 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 0066 September 8,1998 Ted Wolf 900 Willow Drive N Long Lake, Minnesota 55356 Re; Status of Bam at 900 Willow Drive North r> ^ I » f t llr W ' I 'id I I '1 .1 :k' IS ' I V I to •n t • Mr. Lyle Oman, Building Official, inspected the bam at 900 Willow Drive North on September 4, 1998. He found that the stmcture does not have an adequate roof. He indicated, however, that the foundation was adequate. My findings, therefore are as follows: The existing structure is located 10' from the north property line. It is considered legally non-conforming as to the required 75' setback from the north property line. The intent to keep a horse on the property has been abandoned since no horse has been kept on the property in the past 12 (twelve) months. Keeping a horse on the property would lequire a conditional use permit which would be reviewed by the City Planning Commission and Council. The minimum lot area requirement is 3 (three) acres with at least 2 (two) acres for pasture area. The Commission and Council would consider the location of the bam, the size of the pasture area and horse management practices including manure composting and proximity to adjacent residences. Typically, City staff recommends that the applicant contact the University of Miimesota extension service expert to analyze the site and the appropriateness for keeping a horse on the property. Staff generally incorporates the expert's recommendation in the staff report. The Zoning Code does not require that a horse be kept in a bam. I am not aware of any other laws or ordinances that would require you to have a shelter for a horse. You have several options available regarding the existing bam. Because it does not have an adequate roof, it is currently vulnerable to the elements and habitation by undesired animals and birds.