Application 21-000634: 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

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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

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370-0010-03475

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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.

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Landowner

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Tom Hren

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106000 67th St So

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Cottage Grove

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55016

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(612)710-8068

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tjhren2@mmm.com

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Name:

Tom Hren

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106000 67th St So

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Cottage Grove

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55016

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

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Yes

Site Address:7583 Cummings Road Side Lake

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

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Water

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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:

Will continue to use existing well. Also will install a septic system.

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.

We are seeking a variance from the 100' setback because we want to maintain the historic placement of the cabin and avoid removing an excessive number of trees, more than 20, if we were to over the cabin back. Additionally, we would have to reroute the Lake County Power underground electrical distribution line that served our portion of the lake and move the shed. These types of additional costs would prevent us from proceeding to construct a basement, improve the cabin, and remodel the inside.

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

The intended use is to remain a family cabin which has been for the past 51 years when my parents purchased the land and built the cabin. Our goal is to upgrade and remodel the cabin so our three children can enjoy the lake and all it has to offer for the next generation and those that follow.

Describe the current use of your property.

It has been a seasonal family cabin since it was constructed by my parents 51 years ago. Our intention is not deviate from that use.

Describe other alternatives, if any.

We would certainly move the cabin back to the 100' setback, however the cost to do so becomes prohibitive to embark on the project. The loss of trees would be significant, taking away

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

It would continue to blend in as it has all this time. The cabin is green color, the white trim, and a good portion of it shielded from the view from the lake, as shown in the pictures. The cabin will be raised about 5' to prevent any moisture problems in the basement, with the intent to stay above the static water level. The foundation will be backfilled and clad in material that blends in with the surroundings. The basement windows will allow natural light to fill the basement and have land scape rocks placed to avoid erosion. The front of the cabin will have a walk out basement facing the lake. This proposed look and character fits in with the neighboring homes and cabins.

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

We intend to stay within our current footprint, other than an 8' x 6' addition on the front to accommodate a staircase, so our impact on neighboring properties will be having to look at the cabin 5' higher. The current front porch being enclosed to allow more year round indoor living space. There will be no impact on the neighboring parties. We are all spaced 100 plus feet from each other and no structure on the lot impose on the neighbors, nor will it take away from anyone's view of the lake and forested surroundings.

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

During excavation and construction, in the short term, a silt fence will be used to retain the soil from eroding and getting into either the lake or neighboring yards. honestly, we are at the low point between the neighbors, so the soil will not go anywhere. Upon completion, final grading will be carried out and we will plant Norway and birch trees in the yard to replace as many as possible that were removed. We intend to use off peak electric heating with a propone back up. The carbon emissions from electricity and propose exhaust will be the only negative environmental impact.

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

Benefits include: * Maintain proximity to the lake * Increasing interior space from 624 sq. feet to 1696 square feet *Remodeling and updating the interior space and function from the early 70's to today * Provide a long-term upgrade that will last for a few generations.

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

I would ask the variance request to be reviewed, discussed and granted. I did check other properties on the lake as well as in the Side Lake area and do see a track record of approving these types of requests. Certainly, I'll address any questions during the hearing. I appreciate the Board of Adjustments taking this request up.

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?

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Who performed the construction or repair work?

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.
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MNPLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT