Application 23-000074: Record Inquiry

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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.

Patrick

Middle Name:--

Last Name: Field is required.

Norman

Address Line 1: Field is required.

2021 Grant McMahan Blvd

Address Line 2:--

City:

Ely

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

55731

Business Phone: Field is required.

Mobile Phone:6512624910

Home Phone:--

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

pznorman@comcast.net

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.

465-0020-02661

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.

Patrick Norman

Address Line 1: Field is required.

2021 Grant McMahan Blvd

Address Line 2:--

City:

Ely

State:

Zip:

55731

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(651)262-4910

Cell Phone:(651)262-4910

Fax:--

Email:pznorman@comcast.net

Contact Person Name: Field is recommended.

Patrick Norman

Contact Person Phone: Field is recommended.

(651)262-4910

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:

Patrick Norman

Address:

2021 Grant McMahan Blvd

City:

Ely

State/Province: Field is required.

Zip:

55731

Primary Phone:(651)262-4910

Cell Phone:(651)262-4910

Fax:--

Email:

pznorman@comcast.net

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:2021 Grant McMahan Blvd Ely MN 55731

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?

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:

Upstairs Bathroom in Building. The property currently has a 2000 Gallon holding tank. A new septic system and mound will be installed this spring prior to the building the structure.. This will be done by Low Impact Excavators from Ely, MN.

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.

Variance on the setback (85' vs 48') from County Road 88. It is a garage with loft that will be 20 feet x 32 feet x 20 feet high. These dimentions have been revised from original Land Use Application ID 23--000026 to meet the county standards.

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

Heated garage for Cars, boat, tools etc. on the lake side of CY88. Upstairs living area for guests and relaxation. There is not room for the 85' setback.

Describe the current use of your property.

Currently there is a 750 square foot cabin the we added heat, insulation and new windows to be used year round.

Describe other alternatives, if any.

It would not be feasible to build a garage on the other side of CY88. The excavation costs would make this far too expensive because of a Hill. Also having to cross CY88 all the time would be difficult.

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

The lot is quite wooded. The siding and roof colors will match the current cabin. The neighbors will not be able to see the structure.

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

There will not be impact from neighbors. If you look at Google earth, you will see the neighbors are a good distance away.

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

Again, I don't see any negativity. We will be planting more trees on the road side and lake side of structure.

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

The cabin is small with no closed bedrooms. Having visitors is very difficult for privacy. This structure will allow us to entertain and have place for others to sleep. Not to mention the benefit of the garage close to the cabin.

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

Originally I was told by a surveyor that the setback was 48' which made all fit. I submitted the plot with the original land use permit. Obviously, he or I was not familiar with a "Collection Road". I discussed my needs for a garage with both the realtor and the surveyor prior to buying. This is when I received the plot drawing and proceeded with the purchase. So you can imagine our dissapointment to do all we've done and now this. I honestly don't see any negative impact. Especially comparing to Boathouse regulations of 10 to 25 feet from the lake. What's interesting is nobody ever heard of a "Collection" road. Not the realtor, surveyor or builders. I also could not find anything on the county website that explains or identifies "collection" roads. Also, most of the current structures on CY88 are very close to the road, many closer than 48 feet. In fact, a log cabing just built this fall probably does not even meet the 48" setback. Also, the speed limit on the road by our property is 30 mph. I believe all things considered, there would not be any reason to not allow this request. Thank you!

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?

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:Patrick Norman

Address:2021 Grant McMahan Blvd

City:Ely

State:MN

Postal Code:55731

Email Address:pznorman@comcast.net

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