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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
Northland Office Center
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301
307 First Street South, Suite 117
Duluth, MN 55802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 471-7103
(218) 471-7103

PERFORMANCE STANDARD 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.
 
Field is required.Nicole
 
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Field is required.Melhorn
 
Field is required.10874 Hwy 37
 
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Field is required.Hibbing
 
Field is required.MN
 
Field is required.55746
 
Field is required.--
 
2189699581
 
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Field is recommended.Nic1609@yahoo.com
 
Field is required.Any
 General - This application is used to apply for a Performance Standard 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
 
 
Field is required.370-0070-00130
 Associated PINs
 

 Enter Applicant Information

 
Field is required.Landowner
 
Field is required.Nicole and Jeffrey Melhorn
 
Field is required.10874 Hwy 37
 
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Field is required.Hibbing
 
Field is required.MN
 
Field is required.55746
 
Field is required.(218)969-9581
 
2189699581
 
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Field is required.Nic1609@yahoo.com

 Enter Contact Person Information (if applicable)

 
 
Field is recommended.Nicole and Jeffrey Melhorn
 
Field is recommended.Nic1609@yahoo.com
 
Field is recommended.(218)969-9581

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

 
 
Field is required.Nicole and Jeffrey Melhorn
 
Field is required.10874 Hwy 37
 
Field is required.Hibbing
 
Field is required.MN
 
Field is required.55746
 
Field is required.(218)969-9581
 
2189699581
 
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Field is required.Nic1609@yahoo.com

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

 
Field is required.Yes
 
13088 Wall Street Side Lake, MN 55781
 
No
 
US Forest Service
US Forest Service
Superior National Forest
8901 Grand Avenue Place
Duluth, MN 55808
 
MN Power
MN Power
Shore Land Traditions
30 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
 
MN DNR, Area Hydrologist
MN DNR, Area Hydrologist
7979 Highway 37
Eveleth, MN 55734
 
MN DNR Land and Minerals
MN DNR Land and Minerals
1201 East Highway 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
 
St. Louis County - Duluth
St. Louis County - Duluth
Government Services Center
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 725-5000
 
St. Louis County - Virginia
St. Louis County - Virginia
Northland Office Center
307 First Street South, Suite 117
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 749-7103
 
 
 
 
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 Do you have written authorization from the leased property owner?
If Yes, you must attach written authorization form.
 
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 How is the property accessed?
 
 
 
 

 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?
Field is required.Yes
 Is this project within 300 feet of a stream/river or 1,000 feet of a lake?
Field is required.Yes
 Is this project adding a bedroom?
Include home, garage, and accessory dwelling.
Field is required.No
 Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.
Field is required.3
 Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?
Field is required.Yes
 If Yes, please explain:
Will be updating existing plumbing fixtures.
 Is this project connected to a municipal or sanitary district system?
Field is required.No

 Is this a replacement of a nonconforming structure without variance?
 
Field is required.Yes

 
Nonconforming Structure Replacement Worksheet



About:A performance standard permit is authorization for the continuation, improvement or replacement of a nonconforming structure, per state statute, without requiring variance.


 Type of Structure

 
Field is required.This is a single level, single family home that is approximately 1200 sq ft. There are 3 bedrooms and one bathroom in home.
 Has the nonconforming structure been destroyed by fire or other peril to the extent of greater than 50% of the estimated market value as indicated in the records of the county assessor at the time of damage?
 
Field is required.No
 Does the proposed structure replacement include any addition or increase in square footage or height?
 
Field is required.Yes
 Will the proposed structure foundation be the same as the current foundation?
 
Field is required.Yes
 Required Attachments

1. Elevation profile sketch of existing and proposed structure(s).

2. Photo documentation of structure to be replaced.

3. Other information as deemed necessary by the Director.

 Is this a nonconforming structure addition that does not meet shoreline setback?
 
Field is required.Yes

 
Addition Nonconforming Structure-Shoreland Worksheet



About:A performance standard permit is required if adding on to a principal structure (home or cabin) that does not meet the required lake or river setback.


 Type of Structure

 
Field is required.This is a single level, single family home that is approximately 1200 sq ft. There are 3 bedrooms and one bathroom in home.
 Is the existing structure a minimum of 25 feet from shoreline or 25% of the required shoreline setback? If no, an addition is not allowed.
 
Field is required.Yes
 Is the structure out of the shore impact zone?
 
Field is required.No
 Required Performance Standards

 Is the color of the structure unobtrusive earth toned colors?
 
Field is required.Yes
 Has a stormwater runoff plan been developed to prevent discharge into lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, or adjacent properties?
 
Field is required.Yes
 Is structure screened from public waters by natural means (i.e. vegetation)?
 
Field is required.No

 Is this an Other type of performance standard permit?
 
Field is required.Yes
 
Field is required.Plans are to remove roof structure and turn roof structure toward lake to give better appeal. This will also add square footage to allow for laundry and utility room. Looking to keep building max height to peak under 20 feet.

 
Performance Standard Permit Worksheet


 
 What are you applying for?
(Click all that apply to the project.)

 
 
 
 
 
 If Other, please explain:
 
Field is required.Plans are to remove roof structure and turn roof structure toward lake to give better appeal. This will also add square footage to allow for laundry and utility room. Looking to keep building max height to peak under 20 feet.
 
Type of Business or Use
 How is the property currently being used?
 
Field is required.Single family dwelling
 What type of busniess/use is being applied for? (List all uses that will take place)
 
Field is required.None
 

Traffic, Parking, AND/OR Dockage
 Will the proposal generate an increase in traffic?
(Boat, snowmobile, truck, bus, car, etc.)
Field is required.No
 Does the proposal require parking?
(Please include employees, visitors, and other parking)
Field is required.No
 Approval From Local Road Authority Required?
(If Yes, please attach approval letter)
Field is required.No
 

Signage and Lighting
 Does your proposal include signage?
(Include any off-site signs)
Field is required.No
 Will there be lighting?
(Including security lighting) that may be visible from roads, waterways, and adjacent properties?
Field is required.No
 

Type of Proposed Structures
Check all that apply to the project.

 
 
 
 

Outdoor Business Activity
 Will there be any outdoor work or storage areas such as: rock piles, assembly ites, tank storage, equipment parking, etc?
Field is required.No
 

Wastewater Treatment
 Will wastewater be generated?
Field is required.No
 

Solid Waste
Check all types of waste generated and describe how you will collect and store waste generated from the business below.

Additional Information may be required based on the scope of the project.*

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Stormwater Management
 Will there be more than one (1) acre of altered surface?
Field is required.No
 



 Structure Information:
For maximum height use ground level to roof peak. For length, width, and sq. ft. use exterior footprint only.

 
Field is required.Other
 
Field is required.32
 
Field is required.28
 
Field is required.20
 
Field is required.1200
 
Field is required.Single family dwelling
 
Field is required.Ground to peak 20 feet. 28W X 32L. Plans for structure are to modify current structure and turn roof line to add appeal from lake side and also add sq ft to allow for interior utilizes and laundry.

 Required Attachments

1. Site Sketch
2. Other information as deemed necessary by the Director.



 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.
 
Nicole Melhorn
 
10874 Hwy 37
 
Hibbing
 
MN
 
55746
 
Nic1609@yahoo.com
 I have read and agree to the statement above.
Field is required.