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ATTACHMENT D February 1, 2023 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Attn: Pastor Peter Christ 2561 Victoria Street North Roseville, MN 55113 RE: Interim Sacred Settlement Dear Pastor Christ, As you are aware, on our around December 20, 2022, City staff commenced communication with you regarding the placing of two micro housing units on the church property located at 2561 Victoria Street North. Be advised this letter refers to the units as “micro-units” residing in an “Interim Sacred Settlement” given the Memorandum of Understanding the church entered into with Settled uses this terminology. Based on email, telephone and in-person communications, City staff understands the Interim Sacred Settlement and the two micro-units house two families, one considered a resource/intentional neighbor and one coming out of chronic homelessness. City staff further understands these families consider these micro-units their permanent housing, but have 24/7 access to the church for bathroom and kitchen facilities. Based on email communications from Settled dated January 4,2023, it is their position that these micro-units are Recreational Vehicles. It should be noted that, although the units are being used as permanent housing, the definition of Recreational Vehicle under Minnesota State Statue and City Code describe such vehicles as “temporary.” The property at 2561 Victoria Street North is in an Institutional Zone. The property to the immediate south, in common ownership with the 2561 Victoria Street North, is zoned Low Density Residential. The placement of the two micro-units is very near the shared property line between the two properties/two zoning districts. City staff has determined the placement and use of these micro-units is not in compliance with the City’s Zoning Code for either zoning district. The Institutional Zoning District does not permit residential uses nor recreational camping areas. The Low Density Residential Zoning District does offer a means to construct a development of “Dwelling, Courtyard Cottage” (also known as tiny homes), but does not allow a recreational camping area. The micro-units do not comply with the Zoning Code’s definition of dwelling so cannot be considered a legal use. Therefore, the two micro-units are not permissible to remain on the property. It should be noted that, in addition to zoning concerns, staff is concerned these micro-units may not meet basic safety, health, and occupancy requirements outlined within the Building Code, Fire Code, City Codes related to dwelling units having to be connected to City water and sewer, and other safety codes such as the Building Maintenance and Preservation Code. Given the information contained herein, City staff offers three options: 1.Remove the micro units from the property, 2.Appeal the staff interpretation the two micro-units are not permitted to the City Council. An appeal request must be submitted to the City Manager within 10 days of receiving this letter, whereby the City Council will act on the appeal at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting to be held within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. The appeal process is specified in City Code Section 1009.08 (enclosed herein) and must be accompanied by a $100 processing fee. 2660 Civic Center Drive • Roseville, MN 55113 www.cityofroseville.com