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Orono, MN 55356 Crystal Bay, MN 55323-0066
December 11, 1996
Leslie B. Fursetzer
7205 52nd Avenue North
Crystal, MN 55428-4203
Re: Big Island Veteran's Camp - Winter Usage
Dear Mr. Fursetzer:
Thank you for your letter of November 21 inquiring about the possibility of opening the Vet's Camp
for usage by other groups in the winter.
Operation of the Veteran's Camp currently is authorized under a number of Conditional Use Permits
(Resolutions #2459, 2613 and 2802) granted by the City in 1988, 1989 and 1990. These permits
allow you to operate a'day use recreation area'with limited overnight camping at a level of 5 cabins
and 25 tents. Your permits do not distinguish between summer and winter use. However, winter
use was not contemplated when those permits were approved, hence such use must be treated as an
amendment to your existing permits.
Orono Zoning Code Section 10.31 Subdivisions 3(C) and 3(D) define additional standards which
must be met by any day use recreation area or overnight camp. The key elements of concern in
regards to winter use are:
- Toilet and sanitation facilities are required
- Telephone must be available for emergencies
- Any common kitchen, dining room or eating facility must conform to
Hennepin County requirements
- All structures used for sleeping purposes must have approved smoke detectors
and fire extinguishing equipment
- All assembly buildings with an occupancy load of 50 or more persons must
have fire extinguishers and fire suppression equipment
- An emergency preparedness plan must be in place that addresses fire
protection, medical emergency, and police public safety services for all times
the camp is occupied
As noted in Subdivision 1 of Section 10.31, the City is unable to provide even a minimal level of
public services to Big Island. Use of the Camp's grounds by various unrelated groups must be
strictly controlled by the Board of Governors.
Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510
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Leslie B. Fursetzer
December 11, 1996
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Your request raises a number of questions as to the proposed degree of winter use and how it will
be accomodated:
- Will a camp manager be on the site during any winter use?
- Will the intended use include overnight stays or simply day-use only? what size
groups are contemplated?
- How will }�ou provide sanitary facilities? Are any of the toilet buildings heated so
they can function in winter conditions?
- Will the camp be providing indoor facilities (cabins) or just allowing outdoor
tenting?
I am enclosing the appropriate information packet and application forms should you wish to apply
for an amendment of your current Conditional Use Permits to allow winter use of the properiy. Your
application should include a letter of request that addresses all of the code requirements and concerns
noted above.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 473-7357.
Sincerely, '
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Michael P. Gaffron
Asst. Planning & Zoning Administrator
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