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CASt # t2 REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME; CASE OF DALE AND KATHY MCKNIGHT By: Planning Assistant Sylvia Frolik Background: Dale and Kathy McKnight of 7421 150th Lane N.W. had a fn'-e in their home and are requesting City Council approval to move a mobile home onto their property for use as a temporary residence until the fu'e damage is repaired. The size of the mobile home is 18' x 70' and it would be hooked up to the existing sewer and water services on the properb,. The repairs to the home are expected to t~e 90 days to complete. Observations: In reviewing the Mobile Home Ordinance, CiD, Staff has determined that there is not an established policy addressing the temporary use of mobile homes in emergency situations. Recommendation: City Staff is recommending that the McKnight's request for a temporary mobile home residence be approved. The permit should require that the mobile home set-up be inspected by the Building Official, that the date and travel route for bringing the mobile home into the city be approved by the Police Department and that a $500.00 escrow be required to assure removal of the mobile home by the date specified in the agreement. For your information, the proposed agreement is enclosed. City Staff also recommends that City Council direct City Staff to draft an ordinance to establish a policy for adddressing mobile home use in emergency situations. Council Action: Motion to: Approve/deny entering into an a~eement with Dale and Kathy McKnight for the use of a mobile home as a tempora_D, residence at 7421 150th Lane N.W. for a period of 90 days. -and- Motion to: Direct City Staff to draft an ordinance establishing a policy regarding the utilization of mobile homes as temporary residences in emergency situation. Review CheckList: City Administrator City Attorney City Engineer Community Development Director Chief of Police Finance Officer Planning Assistant X X Building Official X