Application 26-000222: Record Inquiry

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Planning and Zoning: Land Use

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

Duluth

Virginia

Government Services Center

320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301

201 South 3rd Avenue West

Duluth, MN 55802

Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 471-7103

VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION

Your Contact Information.
If the information is not correct, you may need to update your contact information using the 'Maintain Contact Information' option once you have filled out this application.

First Name: Field is required.

Nathan

Middle Name:--

Last Name: Field is required.

Reader

Address Line 1: Field is required.

2861 Overlook Circle

Address Line 2:--

City:

Bloomington

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

55431

Business Phone: Field is required.

Mobile Phone:--

Home Phone:952-334-5020

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

nreadereye@gmail.com

Preferred Contact Method: Field is required.

Any

General - This application is used to apply for a Land Use Permit. Applicants will need to attach the appropriate worksheet(s) in order to process. Incomplete applications will be returned. Note that the 'clock' does not begin until after payment has been processed for the application. For more information, see our website at: www.stlouiscountymn.gov/BuildingStructures

Enter the Primary PIN and Associated PIN (if applicable) of the property to be reviewed.
PIN is found on your Property Tax Statement. For example, 123-1234-12345. Primary PIN: Parcel where Structure/SSTS are located. Associated PIN: Additional and/or adjacent property that you own or that is related to the project.
County Land Explorer: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/explorer
Property Lookup: http://apps.stlouiscountymn.gov/auditor/parcelInfo2005Iframe

Primary PIN Field is required.

713-0015-02080

Associated PINs

Is this application being submitted for a Rehearing?
If this application is being submitted because a previous Variance Permit application was denied or disapproved, please select Yes.

Enter Applicant Information

I am a:

Landowner

Applicant Name: Field is required.

Nathan Reader

Address Line 1: Field is required.

2861 Overlook Circle

Address Line 2:--

City:

Bloomington

State:

Zip:

55431

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(952)334-5020

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:nreadereye@gmail.com

Contact Person Name: Field is recommended.

Darin Duch

Contact Person Phone: Field is recommended.

(612)385-5107

Mailing Address Information.
This address can default from the address you selected. If the values defaulted are not correct, please enter the correct information.

Same as Applicant address?Yes

Name:

Nathan Reader

Address:

2861 Overlook Circle

City:

Bloomington

State/Province: Field is required.

Zip:

55431

Primary Phone:--

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:

nreadereye@gmail.com

Site Information
If there is no site address, the application will be forwarded to 911/Communications to assign one.

Is there a site address for this property? Field is required.

Yes

Site Address:7385 Comfort Point Road, Britt, MN 55710

Is this leased property?No

Leased From?--

US Forest Service

Superior National Forest

8901 Grand Avenue Place

Duluth, MN 55808

MN Power

Shore Land Traditions

30 West Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55802

MN DNR, Area Hydrologist

7979 Highway 37

Eveleth, MN 55734

MN DNR Land and Minerals

1201 East Highway 2

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

St. Louis County - Duluth

Government Services Center

320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301

Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 725-5000

St. Louis County - Virginia

Land and Minerals

7820 Highway 135

Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 749-7103

Do you have written authorization from the leased property owner?
If Yes, you must attach written authorization form.

How is the property accessed?

Public Road

Private Road

Easement

Water

Other

Enter Project Information.
If you answered 'Yes' to any of the questions below, it is required that you submit a copy of a septic permit to construct or certificate of compliance approval or municipal/sanitary district approval when applying for a land use permit.

Is this project on a parcel less than 2.5 acres?

Yes

Is this project within 300 feet of a stream/river or 1,000 feet of a lake?

Yes

Is this project adding a bedroom?
Include home, garage, and accessory dwelling.

Yes

Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.

Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?

Yes

If Yes, please explain:

Plumbing with added bathroom fixtures from existing well

Is this project connected to a municipal or sanitary district system?

VARIANCE REQUEST WORKSHEET

A variance allows the use of property in a manner otherwise forbidden by a zoning ordinance by varying one or more of the performance standards such as lot size, setbacks, etc. Variances from official zoning controls are defined under Minnesota Statutes 394.27 and require the landowner to prove that the property could not otherwise be used or enjoyed in the proposed way by complying with ordinance requirements and that there will be no negative impact on surrounding properties.
It is advisable that you discuss your request with Planning and Community Development staff prior to submitting the application. Approval or denial of your request is dependent on the justification you provide in answering the questions on this application. For more information, please check our website at: www.stlouiscountymn.gov/VarianceRequired

VARIANCE REQUEST INFORMATION

Complete this form along with the Land Use Permit Application

What kind of variance request is this?
If this is a Variance After the Fact, you must answer additional questions below.

Variance Request

Describe what you are varying from and the situation that makes it difficult to comply with county ordinances.
If your proposal includes a structure, please also list the length, width and height of the structure.

A. We are proposing to add an accessory dwelling unit to an existing property with an existing non-conforming single-family structure built in 1975. The property is less than 1 acre; approximately 3/4 acres. B. We are asking to increase the maximum square footage and maximum height in reference to St. Louis County zoning ordinance section 6.11.C; Accessory dwellings on shoreland areas less than one acre in size. The existing 2-bedroom structure straddles the lakeshore setback by approximately 3.5 feet to 18 feet and a side setback by approximately 5.5 feet. C. We are looking to increase the size of the existing 1,280 sq ft cabin to better accommodate a growing family and to better suit a modern home. The expansion will meet all required zoning setbacks and requirements. D. The proposal requests to increase the maximum 250 square feet to 640 square feet and the maximum height of 14 feet to 27 feet, 23 feet at the roof. Maximum length is 32 feet and maximum width is 20 feet.

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

The goal for the property is to be a full-time residence. But to better accommodate full-time use the existing cabin needs additional space to support a growing family. The current cabin has only two bedrooms, a single bathroom and small kitchen. The plan is to expand with additional bedrooms and supporting spaces, as well as, at a future date, remodel the existing kitchen.

Describe the current use of your property.

The current use of the property is a short-term vacation home / cabin. Even the use as a short-term vacation home still would benefit greatly with additional space and accommodations to better serve a growing family.

Describe other alternatives, if any.

To allow for more square footage and height we could consider this expansion an addition vs an accessory dwelling. But with an addition connected to the existing structure we run into other zoning issues. Particularly with the frontage issue in section 4.3.D.3. We would exceed the maximum 40 feet with approximately 62 feet or more in order to connect to the existing structure. Additionally, to allow an addition to functionally work we would still need to request additional square footage. If the lot was 1 acre or more than we could potentially not need to request a variance for an accessory dwelling.

If approved, how will the proposed use, with the variance, fit into the character of the neighborhood/area?

The intent of the design is to keep the footprint on the site to a minimum. This is the reason for the 2-story design. This helps the added structure appear smaller in scale and not sprawl across the lot. It also keeps more views of the lake by allowing site lines between the existing and new structures. The overall size of the existing and proposed expansion would be similar in overall square footage to neighboring properties in the area.

Describe how neighboring properties and the use of those properties will be impacted by the proposed use with the variance.

The proposed addition is within allowed building setbacks from all lot lines, road, wetlands and shorelines. Any and all encroachments will conform with current zoning codes. The size of the proposed accessory dwelling including the existing structure is less than or equal to neighboring single-family dwellings and does not obstruct or harm views of the surrounding environment.

Describe how negative impact to the local environment and landscape will be avoided.

The proposed design is meant to minimize disturbance to the site through a small footprint and its effect on any views to and from the lake shore. It minimizes the need for removal of landscaping and trees. The project will include the introduction of additional plantings to offset what disturbances result from the expansion.

Describe the expected benefits of a variance to use of this property.

The proposed expansion will allow for full time use of the property by the owner and any future owner.

Include additional comments that will clarify your request for the Planning and Community Development staff members and the Board of Adjustment.

The expansion will meet all required setbacks, zoning and building rules. The septic system will be modified to accommodate the added capacity along with a new deeper well to meet the required setbacks.

IF YOU ARE RESPONDING TO A PERMIT VIOLATION, PLEASE ANSWER THESE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Describe your reasons county zoning ordinance requirements were not followed.

Describe your effort to comply with the ordinance and to obtain a land use permit and/or other required permits.

Describe any substantial investments, construction and/or repairs made to the property before you discovered you needed a variance.

If there was construction or repair, on what date did it begin? What date did it end?

Start Date--

End Date--

Who performed the construction or repair work?

Was a survey of your property boundaries obtained?

Yes

Prior to the construction or repair work, did you speak with anyone from the Planning and Community Development Department?

By submitting this application, I certify and agree that I am the owner or the authorized agent of the owner of the above property, and that all uses will conform to the provisions of St. Louis County. I further certify and agree that I will comply with all conditions imposed in connection with the approval of the application. Applicants may be required to submit additional property descriptions, property surveys, site plans, building plans, and other information before the application is accepted or approved. Intentional or unintentional falsification of this application or any attachments thereto will make the application, any approval of the application and any result invalid. I authorize St. Louis County staff to inspect the property to review the application and for compliance inspections. Furthermore, by submitting this application, I release St. Louis County and its employees from any and all liability and claims for damages to person or property in any manner or form that may arise from the approval of the application or any related plans, the issuance of any resulting permit or the subsequent location, construction, alteration, repair, extension, operation or maintenance of the subject matter of the application.
If your name, contact information or email address have changed, you should update your contact information in the portal by selecting 'Maintain Contact Information' at the top of this page.

Submitted By:Nathan Reader

Address:2861 Overlook Circle

City:Bloomington

State:MN

Postal Code:55431

Email Address:nreadereye@gmail.com

I have read and agree to the statement above.

I agree

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MNPLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT