Henry,
I hope you understand we support improving the conditions of this park and want to help you navigate the legal process to do that.
Mike is correct though. If you bring in non-mobile home structures, it is no longer a mobile home park and it loses its grandfathered status thus necessitating a zoning change. Also, new structures will need a building permit and must meet zoning anyways.
Thanks
Bill Fiander, AICP
Planning Director
City of Topeka
On Jun 20, 2018, at 12:11 PM, Henry McClure <mcre@cox.net<mailto:mcre@cox.net>> wrote:
I’m just going to demo one trailer made of cardboard and wrapped in aluminum and install and another trailer that the core and shell is steal. We are going to replace 95% of the units right away.
We will meet all other codes for permitting purposes.
We have a current license for the park that when we purchase should be transferable.
So no zoning change should be necessary.
Henry McClure
*note – the existing owner is going to remodel the existing units and the slum will stay. We just complied with code and demoed a unit. I took 3 days to get in the dumpster. The quality of construction is a joke. 1x1 with batting, some insulation and 1x1 with paneling on the inside and aluminum as thick as a beer can on the outside. A tree limb crushed the roof and cut it in half; the roof they used two beer can thickness.
Let’s get creative on this one.
From: Michael Hall <mghall@topeka.org<mailto:mghall@topeka.org>>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 11:23 AM
To: Henry McClure <mcre@cox.net<mailto:mcre@cox.net>>
Cc: Bill Fiander <bfiander@Topeka.org<mailto:bfiander@Topeka.org>>; Annie Driver <adriver@topeka.org<mailto:adriver@topeka.org>>; Richard Faulkner <rfaulkner@topeka.org<mailto:rfaulkner@topeka.org>>
Subject: Redevelopment of Lakewood Mobile Home Park
Henry:
I am getting back to you in response to your question about how to move forward with your project plans.
My understanding of your proposed development: To remove all mobile homes and redevelop land with housing made of shipping containers. This is an interesting project and has the potential to benefit the neighborhood and city based on what I know right now.
Current Zoning: I-1
Subdivision Plat: Not platted.
Zoning and platting approvals required for proposed development: Assuming there will be multiple dwellings on a single lot, a change in zoning to PUD multiple family use is required. An approved subdivision plat is most likely required. An approved site plan will be required after zoning and plat are approved and before application for building permits.
Building Permits: Based on your limited description the homes you describe are not mobile homes but each will be a single dwelling on a foundation and will thus the International Residential Code applies. I recommend talking with Richard Faulkner about building code questions. I want to be included in that conversation.
Explanation: The existing mobile home park is a nonconforming use. The project you describe is a new use and is not a mobile home park. Shipping container homes do not meet the City’s definition of mobile homes. Therefore, the proposed development must comply with current zoning regulations.
Recommended next steps:
1. Talk with Richard Faulkner and/or his staff regarding applicable building code and shipping container housing. Include Planning staff in that conversation so we can continue to facilitate review of your project.
2. Engage a design professional. Both a civil engineer and architect are recommended.
3. With your design professional – meet with us in a pre-application meeting.
4. If you decide to proceed with development, submit required zoning application (most likely PUD).
5. After you get a positive recommendation from Planning Commission – or after the Governing Body makes a decision on the zoning – submit a subdivision plat application.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Michael Hall, AICP
Current Planning Manager
City of Topeka
785-368-3007
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