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Mr. Murray moved seeonded by Mr. Williams that a public hearing be scheduled on the issue and an invitation sent to the WbiteakerSchool neighborhood group and , representatives of the State Highway Department as well as Federal people. : Motion carried unanimously. Comm 1/ 3l/7 3 , Approve ,I It was understood the hearing would be scheduled at staff's convenience because of the time needed for State, Federal, and City to gather necessary data. G.Policy, Use of Mobile HomesaIla'TernpOrary Buildings - Copies of'ir:emorandum 'from Superintendent of Building Inspection were previously distributed to Council, members with regard to policy on use of mobile homes and portable type structures. In view 'of some permanent type uses of portable structures which are constructed to meet ,building codes and other more or less permanent uses of mobile structures which do ;not meet the codes, guidelines are requested as to what will be permitted. , 1 Emile Mortier, superintendent of building inspection, explained that a problem has ! come up since, marketing of modular type portable structures which comply wi th ;building codes in their construction but still are considered mobile buildings. Other mobile structures which do not meet code requirements, particularly in the , area of office uses on mobile home lots, are being used on a more or less permanent' basis. He feels those structures which do not meet code requirements should be per- mitted temporary use only, such as construction offices during a period when build- ings are being demolished.,__ or constructed, or for use as nightwatchmen quarters in 'industrial areas if permitted under present regUlations. Mr. Mortier suggested that the BtJilding Code 'Board of Appeals be given authority to set time limits and enforce regulations on use of 'mobile units which are not constructed to meet build- ing codes. . Mr. Williams oould,not see whe~e mo~ile homes used for office pu!poses on mobile home sales lots would harm the Ipublic interest. Mr.' Mortier said the prime concern , 'is occupancy of the building, in some instances such structures have been subleased. ' Manager said if that use is considered it would have to be justified in terms of specific criteria for a specific use, since it would tend to open sales offices.. generally to temporary buildings and make difficult the enforcement of building code standards that other buildings are required to meet. Mr. Wood asked if there is a limitation on use of a mobile home during construction ,of a permanent home. Mr. Mortier replied that that use is no longer permi tted, it 'was repealed ,when the new building code was adopted. However, it could be estab- lished if that type of use is desired and if the staff has authority to set time limits and enforce them on temporary structures. ,Mr. Williams was concerned with the impact on the school system were restriction to be placed on utilization of mobile structures. Mr. Mortier said there is no problem with structures used in that manner, they have always complied since they are constructed to code and school district specifications. . ,.Mrs. Campbell questioned how policy could be stated to grant authority to Board of 'Appeals for temporary buildings and at the same time handle sales offices on mobile {home lots. Mr. Mortier said present'ordinances govern residential use of mobile homes. Delegation of authority is requested to give the Board responsibility to evaluate requests for temporary uses. . Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mr. Murray i Building Code Board of Appeals to Sl'al-uate jbuildings that do not comply with the code Councilman Hershner asked if there had been any input from owners of mobile homes used for offices with regard to this policy. He expressed concern about setting a policy which would substantially affect present owners. Mr. Mortier said there ,would no doubt be a reaction from those who feel they should be allowed to use structures which do not meet the code. Manager noted that the motion included only temporary structures used during construction or demolition of buildings. that the City Council authorize the requests for permits to place temporary " during construction or emergency periods. 1 Comm lY3l/73 Approve Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Murray that public hearing be scheduled with 'regard to office use of mobile homes, on mobile home sales lots. -- ~;I :,In making the mot~-:on Mr. Williams requested that staff prepa_xe,iriformation for !pre'sentation at the hearing as to why it is felt mobile homes'should not be used as 'sales offices on mobile home lots. He felt if these type homes are regulated :by the S,tate on residential use and considered saEe for living purposes they should '[be equally saft::_ for office use. ...~-~...--~ '3& 2/12(73 - 14