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1. THE APPROVAL IS VALID FOR TEN YEARS OR UNTIL O~X~I~TERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY IS TRANSFERRED, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. There doesn't seem to be an issue with this suggested condition. 2. INSPECT AND VERIFY THAT THE ONSITE SEPTIC SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO BE FUNCTIONAL YEAR ROUND AND REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. The applicant's attorney is working with a licensed septic inspector in an attempt to confirm that the system is functioning properly and the system is designed for year round use. 3. STAFF APPROVAL OF A MANURE MANAGEMENT PLAN, IN .COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 10-9 OF CITY CODE. The applicant has met with environmental staff on the development of these plans. 4. APPROVAL OF A DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN BY ELK RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION. The applicant has met with environmental staff on the development of these plans. 5. DUE TO THE CONCERN FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN CAMPERS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, CAMPGROUND MUST BE CLOSED JANUARY 1 TROUGH MARCH 1. Wapiti Park is licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Recreational Camping Area. Although not permitted under the City's Zoning Ordinance, Wapiti Park apparently predates the Zoning Ordinance and the city is at this time contesting Wapiti Parks assertion of non-conforming use rights to remain as a Recreation Camping Area as permitted by its State license. However, Wapiti Park must conform to its state license as a Recreational Camping Area used exclusively for tents and Recreational Camping Vehicles. Year round use of structures at Wapiti Park indicates that Wapiti Park is not being used exclusively as a Recreational Camping Area as permitted by its state license, and that a number of the camp sites are being used as permanent residences. At the Planning Commission meeting on July 13, 2010, one individual speaking on behalf of the campground noted that he has lived at the park over a year. Further research indicates that a significant number of residents at the campground identify Wapiti Park as their permanent address. A survey of vehicles at the campground completed by the Police Department on July 21 indicated 36 cars on the grounds. Of these 36 vehicles, 11 were registered to the address of Wapiti Park. 11 separate owners of the cars also listed Wapiti Park as their address on the driver's license. Based on improvements made to a number of the camp sites, personal statements, and vehicle ownership registration, it is fairly clear that a number of residents live at the campground as permanent residents, and are not recreationally camping. Camping vehicles occupied as permanent residences are subject, at minimum, to the Property Maintenance Code, requiring them to meet specific access and egress, ventilation, and sanitation requirements. In addition, the condition of some of the camping vehicles raises a legitimate concern for the health and safety of those that "reside" there, particularly in the winter months. N:\Departments\Communits Development\Planning\Case Files\CUP\CU 10-16 Wapiti Pazk IUP\CU 10-16 Wapiti Park SR to PC 7-27-10.doc