Fish Hook River lot split would require variances
Blake Johnson s request for lot size and lot width variances for a lot split on Park Avenue was continued by the Park Rapids Planning Commission on Monday, pending completion of Johnson s purchase of the property. 6:00 am, Mar. 3, 2021 ×
Blake Johnson explains his reasons for requesting lot size and lot width variances for a property on the Fish Hook River at Monday s meeting of the Park Rapids Planning Commission. (Robin Fish/Enterprise)
The Park Rapids Planning Commission requested a 60-day extension on Feb. 22 of the deadline to make a decision about a variance request by Blake Johnson to allow a lot split at 600 Park Ave. N.
For information on submitting comments and questions, visit www.pca.state.mn.us/air/clean-cars-mn-rulemaking. 5:00 pm, Feb. 28, 2021 ×
The Hubbard County Board opposes an effort to require car manufacturers to sell low- and zero-emission vehicles in Minnesota.
Following discussion at two of their February meetings, they passed a resolution rejecting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) proposed “Clean Cars Minnesota Rule.”
The MPCA is considering adopting state rules that would limit the amount of greenhouse gases new cars, SUVs and pickup trucks can emit and require manufacturers to deliver more battery-powered and hybrid models in the state.
Older models or used vehicles wouldn t be subject to the new standard. Fourteen other states, including California, have adopted similar requirements.
Parking an issue in CUP for apartment remodel
Park Rapids planning commissioners felt that adequate on-site parking should be a condition for adding units to an existing apartment building. 9:00 am, Feb. 28, 2021 ×
The Park Rapids Planning Commission agreed Monday to recommend that the city grant Lawrence Stephen Larson a CUP for a renovation project to increase the number of apartments at 205 Pleasant Ave., with an added condition regarding the amount of parking available for residents. (Hubbard County GIS map)
The Park Rapids Planning Commission on Monday recommended that the city council approve a conditional use permit (CUP) requested by Lawrence Stephen Larson.
Alva Besst, the 68-year-old man killed Tuesday in a Bridgeport shooting after being struck by a stray bullet while driving, was a member of First Trinity Lutheran Church and didn't hesitate to share the history of his South Side neighborhood.