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.
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.
Robert
Riewe
3916 North Potsdam, #3676
Sioux Falls
SD
57104
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bnpriewe@gmail.com
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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
300-0400-00910
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
Robert William Riewe
3916 North Potsdam, #3676
Sioux Falls
SD
57104
(612)965-2144
Robert Riewe
(612)965-2144
Mailing Address Information.
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Robert William Riewe
3916 North Potsdam, #3676
Sioux Falls
SD
57104
bnpriewe@gmail.com
Site Information
If there is no site address, the application will be forwarded to 911/Communications to assign one.
Yes
2456 East Cabin Circle
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?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.No
Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.2
Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?Yes
If Yes, please explain:Applicant proposes to add an interior bathroom. Permits are being obtained for a septic system with St. Louis County Environmental Services & a well with the State of MN.
Is this project connected to a municipal or sanitary district system?No
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.Applicant requests variance from property line setbacks. Lot and structures are existing nonconforming and cannot meet current setback standards. Applicant proposes an addition to the principle structure not to exceed 10' X 20' & 24' high.
Describe the intended/planned use of the property.Applicant proposes up to a 10' X 20' addition to the principal structure. This addition would allow for pressurized water and septic systems to be installed thereby allowing a bathroom to be added in the structure. Applicant is also in the process of obtaining approvals for pressurized water and septic system permits from the appropriate authorities.
Describe the current use of your property.The current use of the property is seasonal recreational property. There is a 24' X 26' seasonal cabin, 16' X 24' storage building, 10' X 16' sauna & privy.
Describe other alternatives, if any.The Applicant is sensitive to the property line setback requirements. The proposed addition will not encroach toward the lake frontage nor side property lines. Proposed addition will extend no more than 10 feet out of the west wall toward the access road.
If approved, how will the proposed use, with the variance, fit into the character of the neighborhood/area?If approved, this variance would allow for the addition of a bathroom inside the structure. This is very much within the character of the neighborhood as many other properties along East Cabin Circle have already provided such facilities.
Describe how neighboring properties and the use of those properties will be impacted by the proposed use with the variance.Neighboring properties will be minimally impacted by this request. The proposed addition would extend from the current structure toward the road thereby not encroaching on neighboring property lines. The addition would be screened from the lake by the existing structure. The addition would match the current structure in building materials & colors which are earth tone (yellow, cream & brown) vinyl siding w/asphalt shingles. Water will shed off the roof directed towards adjacent property lines & not toward the lake.
Describe how negative impact to the local environment and landscape will be avoided.Applicant does not expect any negative impact to other property owners. As stated above the proposed addition will be screened from the lake, not encroach any closer to existing neighboring property lines and match existing structure with earth tone colors.
Describe the expected benefits of a variance to use of this property.The expected benefits of this variance would include the construction of an interior bathroom with appropriate approved plumbing.
Include additional comments that will clarify your request for the Planning and Community Development staff members and the Board of Adjustment.The Applicant is currently out of state but available via phone, fax and e-mail. A family member will be available to represent the Applicant at any meetings with staff and Board Meetings or Hearings.
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.
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.
Robert William Riewe
3916 North Potsdam, #3676
bnpriewe@gmail.com
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