Application 26-000216: Record Inquiry

Scripting is required to fully navigate this site. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Planning and Zoning: Land Use

Inquiry Results

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.

Middle Name:--

Last Name: Field is required.

Address Line 1: Field is required.

Address Line 2:--

City:

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

Business Phone: Field is required.

Mobile Phone:--

Home Phone:--

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

Preferred Contact Method: Field is required.

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.

387-0215-00451

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.

SHIVE, MICHAEL

Address Line 1: Field is required.

1762 MANOR RD NE

Address Line 2:--

City:

SOLON

State:

IOWA

Zip:

52333

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(319)533-5318

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:mmshive@gmail.com

Contact Person Name: Field is recommended.

Contact Person Phone: Field is recommended.

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:

SHIVE, MICHAEL

Address:

1762 MANOR RD NE

City:

SOLON

State/Province: Field is required.

IOWA

Zip:

52333

Primary Phone:--

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:

mmshive@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:4347 Isle of Pines Rd Tower, MN

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.

Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.

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

If Yes, please explain:

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 After the Fact 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.

The two variances requested are: 1. The roof overhang on the south side of 8". 2.The overall height 14' to 15'

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

The planned use is a boat house replacing an existing which will be removed. Please see notarized affidavit. The new boathouse wasn't complete until last October, so I didn't have time to move the contents from he old boathouse to get it ready to demolish. It will be cleaned out and not used on my first trip, early summer.

Describe the current use of your property.

The current use of the boathouse is to store 2 boats, the boats enter via a rail system.

Describe other alternatives, if any.

I am open to any concession that you believe would be beneficial to all parties. I apologize for not fully understanding Article II of the building standards. My intention was simply to create something that is both architecturally pleasing and practically convenient as I grow older. I appreciate your consideration and guidanc moving forward.

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

The current structure with the overhang is not obtrusive to either of my neighbors, either side. The structure also aesthetically blends in with the surrounding and current cabin. I will provide photos from the lake and cabin. The architectural intent was to emulate a 1950's/60's wet boathouse with the traditional Norwegian lake house cabin behind it. Most wet boathouses had a side cantilevered roof to protect the boat from the weather.

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

There is no impact to my neighbors, since the 8 foot overhang is on my side of the structure.

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

There is no impact to the local environment. The overhang is cantilevered so no structure hits the ground.

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

In addition to the architectural feature, the design would provide a meaningful benefit to me as I grow older. The extended overhang would offer protection from the elements when entering the structure, which is increasingly important for safety and comfort. I am currently 65 years old and plan to spend my summers in retirement at Lake Vermilion. I have been coming to this wonderful lake every summer since 1964, beginning at the age of four. It has been a lifelong part of my family's history and I hope to continue enjoying it for many years to come.

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

The primary reason for the additional overhang was to emulate the 1950's we boathouse with my traditional cabin architecture. Also to assist me physically as I get older. I misinterpreted the WOAS standards by not seeing Article II Section 2, AF 2 which refers dimensional standards, clearly my mistake.

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

Describe your reasons county zoning ordinance requirements were not followed.

INFORMATION NOT SUBMITTED

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

INFORMATION NOT SUBMITTED

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

INFORMATION NOT SUBMITTED

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

Start Date7/18/2023

End Date7/18/2025

Who performed the construction or repair work?

INFORMATION NOT SUBMITTED

Was a survey of your property boundaries obtained?

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:--

Address:--

City:--

State:--

Postal Code:--

Email Address:--

I have read and agree to the statement above.

I agree

Return to Search Results

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MNPLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT