ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
Government Services Center
Government Services Center
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301
201 South 3rd Avenue West
Duluth, MN 55802
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 471-7103
(218) 471-7103
VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION
Your Contact Information.
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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
308-0030-03282
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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Enter Applicant Information
Landowner
Jeff and Lori Sanborn
7123 Handberg Rd
Crane Lake
MN
55725
(218)993-2214
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Mailing Address Information.
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Jeff and Lori Sanborn
7123 Handberg Rd
Crane Lake
MN
55725
(218)993-2214
info@handbergs.com
Site Information
If there is no site address, the application will be forwarded to 911/Communications to assign one.
Yes
7123 Handberg Rd
Crane Lake MN 55725
No
US Forest Service
US Forest Service
MN DNR, Area Hydrologist
MN DNR, Area Hydrologist
MN DNR Land and Minerals
MN DNR Land and Minerals
St. Louis County - Duluth
St. Louis County - Duluth
Government Services Center
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301
St. Louis County - Virginia
St. Louis County - Virginia
Do you have written authorization from the leased property owner?
If Yes, you must attach written authorization form.
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?No
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.No
Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.--
Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?Yes
If Yes, please explain:There will be bathrooms w/ toilets, showers and washing machines.
Is this project connected to a municipal or sanitary district system?Yes
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 varying from Shoreline setback. These buildings are replacements to existing buildings that are in use at this time. We need the buildings to be in close proximity to both the county road entrance and our existing marina and docks.
Describe the intended/planned use of the property.The property would continue to be used in the same capacity it is currently being used. The main building will contain all elements of our retail and service business related to boats, motors, parts and accessories. It will also have a restroom and shower facilities to support both the marina & RV Park. The smaller lake side building will be used to support boat rental related activity.
Describe the current use of your property.Our property is currently being used as a Commercial Homestead. We live here, there is a marina, a boat and motor dealership, a general store and an RV Park
Describe other alternatives, if any.Even though we have a large parcel of land we believe the new buildings need to be in proximity to the existing business. If we move the business to a new location it would be inefficient in our current operations and for our customers. The building opportunities for the replacement buildings on our property are limited because how the business is laid out in relation to the lake, ledge rock and elevations. We have looked at other areas of the property and believe where
the buildings are currently located is the best location to replace them.
If approved, how will the proposed use, with the variance, fit into the character of the neighborhood/area?There would be virtually no change to how we are using the property. The buildings are centrally located in our current operations. Additionally the existing buildings are old, rundown and lack continuity of look and style. The new buildings would be an overall improvement to all aspects of the business. There are not any residential or commercial neighboring properties adjacent to the proposed project. We just celebrated 90 years of being in business. This would upgrade the look and the efficiency of the operation of the business.
Describe how neighboring properties and the use of those properties will be impacted by the proposed use with the variance.We see no change to the use of neighboring properties.
Describe how negative impact to the local environment and landscape will be avoided.There should not be any significant change in runoff because we are not really changing what is already there, just replacing the existing buildings.
Describe the expected benefits of a variance to use of this property.The new building will not only look better, but we are hoping it will generate more revenue for our business, our community, our state and St. Louis county sales tax.
Include additional comments that will clarify your request for the Planning and Community Development staff members and the Board of Adjustment.N/A
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?
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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