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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25000990421000_Conditional Use Permits_10-14-2009Conditional Use Permits Barcode 128 10 H -2COS OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OTTER TAIL MINNESOTA I hereby certify thgt . ,, this instrument # 1065712 was filed/recorded in this office for record on the^^ ^ dav of x rV _____^2007 at^/S/^in/om Wen THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED EOR THE COUNTY RECORDER APPLICAHON FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER 540 WEST FIR, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 (218) 998-8095 Otter Tail County’s Website: www.co.ottertail.mn.us i 570-2- Application Fee COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK Receipt Number Accepted By / Date /?/DAYTIME PHONEPROPERTY OWNER(S) ^rr/^:? CTv T/^iL RANGE i40 TOWNSHIP NAME ^ MAILING ADDRESS LAKE NUMBER SECTION PARCELNUMBER P ~ — 9f-0 H'XI - OOP &J1LAKE CLASSLAKE NAME /iiTOWNSHIP ~ VOi3./ —o<o a E-911 ADDRESS 3(cIQPP C7V Hu^y 7.J? LEGAL DESCRIPTION , i , , n / CONDITIONAL USE PROJECT REQUESTED (Please circle the appropriate request) Industrial UseExtractive UseCluster DevelopmentCommercial UsTopographical Alteration Forest Land Conversion Miscellaneous SPECIFY YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE BE BRIEF AS THIS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Kovise, loccx^ecl OH i*lie. pnp^fiy p3trlo'f“ cs-A/ci a.clcJi’^iOA/a.l pc^rk e-)rfer,or p<tve./nevi1"ULsa gvs/^T+'p^^ STruc.Vre e^^^tsTs, N«+ "fe be ujed <or alc WI S%.|bS or C0Ay^u>«^pt/ti>7, I UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST APPLIES ONLY TO THE USE OF THE LAND. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEJVtENT REGARDjl^G THIS MATTER. SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER / AGENT FOR OWNER DATE APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING (Applicant Will Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing) /ktAjjtJ (3, l/w‘^Date Of Planning Commission Hearing Time Planning Commission Recommendation October 14. 2009 - Motion: A motion by Trites, second by Gill to approve as presented with conditions: 1. There be only 1 (maximum of 36 square feet in size) lighted sign allowed, must be located on the existing building. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 am. To 8:00 p.m. 3. The parking must be limited to the existing impervious surfaces (no more additional impervious surface can be established). 4. The food sales are limited to pre-packaged frozen treats, with no alcohol sale or consumption. 5. A vision obstructing fence barrier must be created adjacent to the Mahrer property. Rationale being that it appears that this change of use for the Buckmeier property will slightly reduce the impact the current restaurant operation has on the residential neighborhood. ar\nChairman/Otter Tail County Planning Commission County Board Action Approved As Recommended Denied As Recommended Other (jOfeniecL-See <v\o+io^^ V*•• • •n. V M;Date of Final Action '2£>cftlo Chairman/Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners ]V«\Kcl U)^ L & R Official/Dat/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management Yes (Contact Land & Resource Management)No L & R Official/Dbte Copy of Application Mailed to Applicant, Co. Assessor and MN DNR bk 062007-006 /OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes October 20, 2009 Page 4 _________ Neighbor, Tim Chisholm, also speaking for the Taylor family, requested that Zorbaz stay the same because there is no room to grow in this residential area. Owner of Zorbaz, Tom Hanson, spoke to the fact that he was told about 10 years ago to acquire more land in the area when possible. This purchase would create 6-8 more staff parking spaces. The primary purpose of the entire purchase is to obtain more parking and mitigate an expensive piece of property. He responded to commissioners’ questions regarding traffic, safety, congestion, and the ice cream/clothing store adding to the problem. Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, to remand the CUP Application of Al Buckmeier back to the Planning Commission for review and consideration of solutions suggested by surrounding property owners. County Attorney, David Hauser, stated that the applicant would be required to waive the 60-day notice period. The applicant was not present at the meeting; therefore, the motion was rescinded. Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming, to deny the Conditional Use Permit request of Al Buckmeier to allow Zorbaz to purchase the property and use the existing structure for ice cream/clothing sales for the following reasons: 1) the request is not compatible with the surrounding residential area, 2) the request creates a safety hazard by adding a business across Highway 72, 3) the request is not suitable for the area, 4) parking is inadequate and 6 additional parking spaces will not mitigate the increased parking need when adding a business - the ice cream/clothing store exacerbates the situation, and 5) precedence has been set by requiring the Graystone to acquire more property for parking purposes in a similar situation. Chairman Erickson called for a roll call vote as follows: AbstainYea Nay XCommissioner Rogness Commissioner Huebsch Commissioner Lindquist Commissioner Froemming Commissioner Erickson X X X X Motion carried. The property is described as Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park & strip 10’ wide SW of & adjoining Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park, Section 4 of Everts Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit - Bal-View Estates Addition (Purchaser-John Young) Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat JIdle> A» WARRANTY DEED Individual to Individual FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, Joseph P. Rice, a single person, Grantor, hereby convey and warrant to Alvin F. Buckmeier, Grantee, real property in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, described as follows: Date: May 24, 2004 All of Lot Two (2) of Otter Tail River Park; also beginning at a point on the said line between Lots 2 and 3 of Otter Tail River Park, where said line intersects the line of the Southwest side of Lots 2 and 3 of Otter Tail River Park, thence running a distance of 75 feet in a Northwesterly direction along the said line of the Southwest side of the said Lot 2 of Otter Tail River Park, thence running a distance of 10 feet in a Southwesterly direction, thence running a distance of 75 feet in a Southeasterly direction on a line parallel with the said line on the Southwest side of said Lot 2 of Otter Tail River Park, thence running a distance of 10 feet in a Northeasterly direction to the place of beginning, in Section Four (4), Township One Hundred Thirty-three (133), Range Forty (40), Otter Tail County, Minnesota. <3 Ol. ^' ooo—0'A'* oo'Sl t) All of Lot Two (2) of Otter Tail River Park; also beginning at a point on the line between Lots 2 and 3 of Otter Tail River Park, where said line intersects the line on the Southwest side of said Lots 2 and 3 of Otter Tail River Park; thence running a distance of 75 feet in a northwesterly direction along the said line on the Southwest side of said Lot 2 of Otter Tail River Park to the most westerly corner thereof; thence South 35 degrees 35 minutes 17 seconds West a distance of 10 feet; thence South 58 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of |74.78 feet; thence North 35 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 110 feet to the point of beginning, in Government Lot Five (5), Section Four (4), iTownship One Hundred Thirty-three (133), Range Forty (40), Otter Tail County,. Minnesota. RECEIVED ALSO DESCRIBED AS: 4 ^ <5 {1}SEP 1 0 2009 land & RESOURCE OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 20, 2009 Page 3 OTC Board of Commissioners' Minutes October 20. 2009 Page 4 Deterttion Facility Booking Fees Motion by Huebsch, second by Rogness, and unanimously carried to increase Booking Fees at the Detention Facility from $10 to $25 effective January 1, 2010. Neighbor, Tim Chisholm, also speaking for the Taylor family, requested that Zorbaz stay the same because there is no room to grow in this residential area. Owner of Zorbaz, Tom Hanson, spoke to the fact that he was told about 10 years ago to acquire more land in the area when possible. This purchase would create 6-8 more staff parking spaces. The primary purpose of the entire purchase is to obtain more parking and mitigate an expensive piece of property. He responded to commissioners' questions regarding traffic, safety, congestion, and the ice cream/clothing store adding to the problem. Planning Commission Recommendations Conditional Use Permit - Offer Tafl Beach Club/Bernie Piotrowski: Motion by Froemming, second by Huebsch, and unanimously to approve a Conditional Use Permit to cover an existing roof of a manufactured home as presented. The property is described as 2.5 acre tract in GL 3 & 5, Section 12 of Amor Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. ' i Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, to remand the CUP Application of Al Buckmeier back to the Planning Commission for review and consideration of solutions suggested by surrounding property owners. County Attorney, David Hauser, stated that the applicant would be required to waive the 60-day notice period. The applicant was not present at the meeting; therefore, the motion was rescinded. Motion by Rogness, second by Froemming, to deny the Conditional Use Permit request of Al Buckmeier to allow Zorbaz to purchase the property and use the existing structure for ice cream/ciothing saies for the foliowing reasons: 1) the request is not compatible with the surrounding residential area, 2) the request creates a safety hazard by adding a business across Highway 72, 3) the request is not suitable for the area, 4) parking is inadequate and 6 additional parking spaces will not mitigate the increased parking need when adding a business - the ice cream/clothing store exacerbates the situation, and 5) precedence has been set by requiring the Graystone to acquire more property for parking purposes in a similar situation. Chairman Erickson called for a roll call vote as follows: Conditional Use Permit - Otter Tail Beach Club/Garv Fluto: Motion by Froemming, second by Lindquist, and unanimously earned to approve a Conditional Use Permit to remove a manufactured home and deck and replace with cement slab wooden structure as presented. The property is described as 2.5 acre tract in GL 3 & 5, Section 12 of Amor Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. Conditional Use Permit - Al Buckmeier fPurchaser-Thomas Hanson. Zorbaz: Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, stated that this Conditional Use Permit request consists of the purchase of property next door to Zorbaz on Otter Tail Lake with intent to use the house as a business selling ice cream and clothing. The purchase would increase parking by 6 spaces. Letters of opposition to the request from John Mehl, Marcia Williams, Don Hopper, and the Taylor and Chisholm families were received by the Board members.AbstainNayYea XCommissioner Rogness Commissioner Huebsch Commissioner Lindquist Commissioner Froemming Commissioner Erickson The following is a summary of comments made by the public against the CUP request:X X Rick Bleichner, speaking on behalf of property owners along County Highway 72, expressed concern regarding inadequate parking which leads to safety issues and the continuing practice of parking on County Highway 72 in this area. He offered solutions to the issue such as removing the cabin after purchase and using the complete lot for parking and removing the video games in the current Zorbaz building and putting ice cream and clothing sales in that area. Keeping the sales in one building avoids the safety issue of running back and forth across the highway. He stated that property values in this area are an issue because of Zorbaz with the noise level late at night and the litter that occurs. He requested that the Board not allow additional businesses without sufficient parking space. A petition with twenty-nine signatures opposing the CUP was submitted. X X Motion canied. The property is described as Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park & strip 10' wide SW of S adjoining Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park, Section 4 of Everts Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit - Bal-View Estates 2^ Addition (Purchaser-John Young) Motion by Lindquist, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to approve a Preliminary Plat entitled "Bal-View Estates 2"'' Addition" consisting of 17 non-shoreland lots and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cul-de-sac to service the plat, with an extension to build the cul-de-sac as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Lot 1 BIk 1 & Lot 1 BIk 2 Bal-View Estates & that part of the NW1/4 SE1/4, which lies Nwly of the dedicated public road in Bal- View Estates & adjoins the W line of said NW1/4 SE1/4, Sec 31, Otter Tail Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD /.Non-Shoreland. Conditional Use Permit - Phillio & Patsi Douglas: Motion by Erickson, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to build a driveway to a building site with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as Pt of GL 4 & SW1/4 NW1/4 (43.92 acres). Section 11, Friberg Township; High Island Lake (56-697), NE. Conditional Use Permit - James & Pamela Hauoen: Motion by Rogness, second by Lindquist, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to construct a road with a condition as recommended by the Planning Commission. The property is described as SI/2 SE1/4 of Sec 18, and NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec 19, Eagle Lake Township; Jolly Ann Lake (56-370), NE. Property Owner, Marcia Williams, expressed concern about safety and increase in traffic and parking that the additional business will create in an already congested area. She expressed concern that pizzas may be delivered across the road to the ice cream store which would create further congestion. Supervisor of Everts Township, Marlyn Krushke, stated that parking has been an issue for a number of years on Highway 72 and the new request would make the situation worse. He noted that in 2011, a britjge will be installed at the outlet of Otter Tail Lake causing greater traffic issues at that time. Karen Zell, previous owner of the Graystone, expressed concern about pedestrian safety and stated that, when the Graystone restaurant requested expansion, they were required to purchase additional property for increased parking spaces based on projected traffic created by the new business. She requested that this requirement be applied to this business as well. otter Tail County, Planning Commission October 14, 2009, Page 2 Otter Tail Beach Club / Gary Fluto - Approved As Presented: A Conditional Use Permit Application {as stated by the Applicant): Remove current mobile home 14’ X 66’ X 12’ (Unit I) Remove wooden deck - 12’ x 18’. Build on cement slab wooden structure 15’ x 70’ x 12’. To comply with Board of Adjustments as agreed on to move site over 10’ from property line and back from existing site approx. 8’ in line with existing trailers. Property is currently at 25% impervious surface - existing structure and deck at 1140 sq. ft.; proposing 1050 sq. ft. Therefore, impervious surface will be decreased by 90 sq. ft. The property is described as 2.5 acre tract in GL 3 & 5, Section 12 of Amor Township: Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. Gary Fluto & Stacy Rindy represented the Application. Motion: A motion by Schwartz, second by Gill to approve as presented. Voting: All members in favor. Al Buckmeier (Purchaser - Thomas Hanson. Zorbaz) - Approved With Conditions: A Conditional Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant): Use the house located on the property for a Zorbaz Clothing Store, an ice cream parlor and additional parking on the property. No exterior changes or new pavement - use existing structure as exists. Not to be used for alcohol sales or consumption. The property is described as Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park & strip 10’ wide SW of & adjoining Lot 2 Otter Tail River Park, Section 4 of Everts Township; Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD. Thomas Hanson (Zorbaz Owner) & Tyler Currie (Zorbas Manager) represented the Application. Trent Mahler (Attorney representing Shirley Mahrer) expressed concerns with a commercial business being next door (i.e. density, traffic/parking, & noise) & spoke in opposition to the request. Motion: A motion by Trites, second by Gill to approve as presented with conditions: 1. There be only 1 (maximum of 36 square feet in size) lighted sign allowed, must be located on the existing building. 2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 am. To 8:00 p.m. 3. The parking must be limited to the existing impervious surfaces (no more additional impervious surface can be established). 4. The food sales are limited to pre­ packaged frozen treats, with no alcohol sale or consumption. 5. A vision obstructing fence barrier must be created adjacent to the Mahrer property. Rationale being that it appears that this change of use for the Buckmeier property will slightly reduce the impact the current restaurant operation has on the residential neighborhood. Voting: All members in favor. Break: At 8:38 P.M., the Commission took a 9 minute break. Bal-View Estates 2”^ Addition (Purchaser- John Young) - Approved With Extension: A Preliminary Plat titled "Bal-View Estates 2"'’ Addition”, consisting of 17 (15 residential & 2 non-buildable/commercial) Non-Shoreland Lots, 3 Blocks; and a Conditional Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant): For the construction of a 70 foot radius cul-de-sac, approximately half of which lies within 1000 feet of Otter Tail Lake. This cul-de-sac construction is part of a preliminary plat application for Bal-View Estates 2"“' Addition, whose 17 proposed lots with another 70 foot radius cul-de-sac and the previously dedicated road corridor all lay outside of 1000 feet of Otter Tail Lake. It is estimated that approximately 250 cubic yards of cut will be required for shaping along with approximately 350 cubic yards of fill for shaping and graveling. The property is described as Lot 1 BIk 1 & Lot 1 BIk 2 Bal-View Estates & that part of the NW1/4 SE1/4, which lies Nwly of the dedicated public road in Bal-View Estates & adjoins the W line of TOM HANSON Founder & Corporate Advizor 218.234.1052 CORPORATG OFFICE 714 Lake Ave. #101 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Office 218.847.8932 Fax 218.847.0502 www.zorbaz.com hq@zorbaz.com COLE HANSON Prezident/CEO 218.841.8239 ^1^OHTHEUKf otter Tail County Land & Resource Management The property at 36102 County Road 72 will be used for a Zorbaz clothing store and ice cream store. The application for conditional use will serve as and adjunct to the existing Zorbaz business to provide additional parking primarily for staff and customers of the clothing and ice cream store. It will also provide additional parking in the back of the property for staff parking for both Zorbaz businesses. As was recommended by the board to me, when the property became available adjacent to Zorbaz I should attempt to acquire it to increase my parking. No liquor or beer will be sold or consumed on the property. There will be no kitchen or food preparation on the premises. Sincerely, Thomas Hanson received SEP 1 0 2009 land & RESOURCE ZORBAZ LOCATIONZ ^ DETROIT LAKEZ LITTLE PINE/PERHAM PELICAN LAKE 218.847.5305 218.346.4900 218.532.2254 ZHATEAU ZORBAZ GRAND RAPIDZ 218.237.1969 218.326.1006 BIG ZANDY218.426.3665OHERTAIL LAKE 218.864,5979 CROZZ LAKE 218,692,4567 GULL LAKE 218.963.4790 TOM HANSON Founder & Corporate Advizor 218.234.1052 CORPORATE OFFICE 714 Lake Ave. #101 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Office 218.847.8932 Fax 218.847.0502 www.zorbaz.com hq@zorbaz.com COLE HANSON Prezident/CEO 218.841.8239 OHTHEU/ff APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE To allow parking on existing grass lawn RE: POINTS OF CONCERN Adjacent to existing business i.e. Zorbaz1. Environmental impact (None)2. Hazards (None)3. Density (Increase parking will improve congestion; allow more off highway parking) 4. Next to commercial zoning5. N/A6. N/A7. Improve existing parking8. Hours open 10:00 a.m, - 8:00 p.m.9. Clothing (7 days/week summer only)10. 11, No change Signs on building and awning-no roadside signage12. 13. Open Spring, 2010 deceived SEP 1 0 2009 14. Yes 15. No change LANDS resource ZORBAZ LOCATIONZ D€TROITLAK€Z Lime PINe/P€RHAM P€LICAN LAKE 218.847.5305 218.346.4900 218.532.2254 OneRTAIL LAKE 218.864.5979 CROZZ LAKE 218.692.4567 GULL LAKE218.963.4790 ZHATEAU ZORBAZ GRAND RAPIDZ 218.237.1969 218.326.1006 BIG ZANDY 218.426.3665 . U>i€L SCALE DRAWING FORM OMZ\'2'S -OOP- *^1 DPP ITax Parcel Number(s) The scale drawing must include the outside dimension (lotlines) of the property above the ordinary high water level, and must identify the type, size (square feet), and location of all existing and proposed structures, additional onsite impervious surfaces, road right-of-way(s), ordinary high water level(s), septic tank(s), drainfield(s), bluff(s) & wetland(s). Must also include all proposed topographical alterations. i 35^U.gctT-^%f Impervious Surface Ftatio (Must Complete Worksheet On Other Side) Scale t ■ ! 'Ljch\c--^I'■vJ*’ > —'■ i t ■; vJ!^3f ■-f]i • ■1-VWv "^3— i r;V~8>-i] - IHI : If I2.^■i tI < a £!<s aCv- h ri,a) c 4. ^r. ifcuvltl \ 4^ \Cr c c!*g:yS;\£^‘*fi \r\i 1\> I RECEIVED SEP 10 2009 i . c*s*v*i <=i/!>ptroy l1P~l*^CX£j LAND & RESOURCE i 1 ‘K -~l - •X'0'3°i Date 'Signature of Property Owner :BK — 0207 329.086 • Victor Lund»en Co. Priftters • Fergus Fails. MN • 1-800-346-4870 IMPERVIOUS SURFACE CALCULATION WORKSHEET: List of Onsite (Existing and Proposed) Impervious Surfaces (must be shown on scale drawing): Ft2Structure(s): Ft2Deck(s): big Ft2Driveway(s): Ft2Patio(s): Ft2Sidewalk(s); Ft2Stairway(s): Ft2Retaining Wall(s): Ft2Landscaping: (Plastic Barrier) Other;Hop Ft2 1~IW Ft2TOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE: ^ P. 3"A ) ^ Ft2 f ^ LOT AREA: X 100 =.% TOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE LOT AREA IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO Richard West, P.E. County Engineer Phone 218-998-8470 Fax 218-998-8488 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HIGHWA Y DEPARTMENT 505 S. Court Street, Suite 1, Fergus Falls, MN56527 PIECEIVED OCT 06 2009October 5, 2009 RESOURCEMarsha Bowman, Recording Secretary Otter Tail County Planning Commission 540 Fir Avenue West Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Conditional Use Permit Application Request for; Store and Additional Parking, located in Section 4 of Everts Township, Otter Tail Lake (56-242), GD; Applicant being A1 Buckmeier RE: Dear Marsha: We have reviewed the referenced application and have the following comment: No objections to this request providing that those parking, access the proposed parking area via the existing driveway or Zorbas existing parking lot. If you have any questions or require more information, please feel free to contact me at any time. Sincerely, Otter Tail Coimty Highway Department 6^ Charles H. Grotte, P.E. Assistant County Engineer CHG;mk cc: Richard West, County Engineer Dallas Grewe, Highway Maintenance Supervisor File AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMA FIVE A CTION EMPLOYER Page 1Bill Kalar - Re: Zorbaz Bill Kalar David Hauser 04/07/2010 2:59 pm Re: Zorbaz From: To: Date: Subject: Hi David, I believe the " directive" that Mr.Bleichner references was the County Board's 1st motion which would have referred this matter back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration (specifically parking concerns). This motion was rescinded due to the 60 day rule (the applicant was not at the County Board meeting). The County Board's 2nd motion denied this request for 5 reasons including parking concerns. Since this was the case, no additional action was scheduled in this matter by us. If we need to discuss this matter further, please give me a call (8105). Bill >» David Hauser 04/07/2010 1:01 pm »> Attached is a letter the County Board received regarding parking and traffic near Zorbaz. This comes up periodically. I am not aware of any blanket prohibition of parking aiong county highways, MS 169.32-169.36 . We can post for no parking. Are you aware of anything we can or should do? Zorbaz has a conditional use permit, and so long as they meet those conditions they are entitied to operate. The License apparently is issued by the township. I think any revocation of the license has to be for alcohol related reasons 340A.415.1 don't know that they have a basis to deny a permit. Last fall he was denied a conditional use permit to add business to the area across the street. I'm not sur what "directive" the letter writer is referring to. More parking wouid be good, but we can't mandate purchasing land. Does any one have ideas? David Hauser 218/998-8406 County Attorney's Office 121 West Junius Ave. Suite 320 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 yp0^"i., %v'’ -March 23,2010 V' Dear Otter Tail Count}' Commissioners: v/-I am writing in reference to the situation regarding parking at Zorbaz on Ottertail Lake. At the October 2009 County Commissioners meeting, the issue of not providing enough parking spaces for their customers was brought before the board and Mr. Tom Hanson, Zorbaz owner. At that meeting Mr. Hanson was directed to go back to the Planning Commission to discuss his parking problem and his misuse of County Highway 72 as his ^ “personal parking Iot“. To this date, I am unsure if there was ever anything done to ^alleviate this problem for all of us who live along this stretch of county property and those ^ who drive on County Highway 72 during their summer business season. ^ ^ At I have since visited with officials from Everts township and they too are wondering what is C to come of this situation. It is my belief that Mr. Hanson may have scoffed off the idea and will do absolutely nothing to correct this wrong. I will reiterate one more time, I am not , ^ against his business, but am totally confused as to why he can continue to do nothing and ^ get by with that. If I recollect, it is illegal to park on county highways. I have offered some remedies and will continue to do so again: 1. Purchase the cabin that is for sale adjacent to his property, raze the cabin and make that into a parking lot. 2. Remove the cabin that currently sits on his property and make that into a parking area. 3. Put up “No Parking” signs along County Highway 72, (This may be unfair to those who own cabins and have limited parking on their lots when friends and family visit). Maybe a better idea is to put “No Business Parking”. 4. Hold back his liquor license until he complies with your directives last fall. ,.p These are just a few ideas that come to mind and I am sure that there are a number of other options. I am interested in learning what he has done and what be intends to do. I can be reached at the following telephone number 864-5754 or at: Rick Bleichner 36010 County Highway 72 Battle Lake, MN 56515 Thank you for your time and consideration. Cc: Al Lundquist, Everts Township Chair F\l6 (Prn^ TMit(l£:2oaa^2.s O'^TS'- <^11110 f/ll/^J pcinr rt/“l“iii'57ViJ u^/ts ^ f</pr ^€imi4i>AJ'T _______ ♦ LiQ^^< _____ • loo SCATS s^eciAL US6 ijnj IS <,)/P fiPPucATioA S^SM\TX^ • ItiCAJEA^ SOATI^C 70 'tD / P£pPl£ * i^CO 4>rJ %AL£ UOl^H »A l^J S\Ct Af 7^ //^ U>OiTi^ Of /^A4^S€tJT' dA4tAS ' _______ P4A\c\^<s U>rs r^c^AsiA^^'it ____ 5^0 iCh^ C 0. &i<!if<s ___ kPouu 4£ ~ 5ui^ u;/ti £) sJ j^d-1 iJ44 \SSUU njjo/jSl TO___ /^r *' TT/ir UliAUr **__________ ............» ^Tg/4 4 * 2.A &£EA. 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