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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Jared
Noack
4725 NW 8th Street
Ankeny
IA
50023
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jared.noack@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
402-0065-00020
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
Jared Noack
4725 NW 8th Street
Ankeny
Iowa
50023
(515)829-7879
jared.noack@gmail.com
Jared Noack
(515)829-7879
Mailing Address Information.
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Jared Noack
4725 NW 8th Street
Ankeny
Iowa
50023
jared.noack@gmail.com
Site Information
If there is no site address, the application will be forwarded to 911/Communications to assign one.
Yes
10517 Bittersweet lane Lake Kabetogama, MN 56669
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:Remodeling will require redoing plumbing
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.Varying from the St. Louis County Zoning Ordinance 62 in regards to requesting an addition to a structure that is located within 25 feet and the shore impact zone that is greater than 200 square feet and 25 feet in height. We are requesting that the addition add up to 512 square feet and up to 35' in height. We will be adding up to 175 square feet of deck that will not be uncovered along with a loft that will be up to 392 square feet. We feel that we cannot meet the ordinance requirements (move back from the shore impact zone) due to constraints with parcel boundaries, septic system, access road, terrain, and common areas (water treatment) that prevent us from conforming to the ordinance.
Describe the intended/planned use of the property.Cabin/Vacation home
Describe the current use of your property.Cabin/Vacation home
Describe other alternatives, if any.N/A
If approved, how will the proposed use, with the variance, fit into the character of the neighborhood/area?We feel that if the variance is approved and when completed the character of our cabin will conform to the other structures within the Rocky Point CIC (10519, 10525, 10528, 10530 and 10532 Bittersweet lane) as well as other cabins/vacation homes on Lake Kabetogama (i.e size, space, style, and having earthtone colors as not to impede on the natural beauty of Voyagers National Park).
Describe how neighboring properties and the use of those properties will be impacted by the proposed use with the variance.We feel that the neighboring properties will not be impacted by the proposed use with the variance. There are no units or neighbors behind us that would be impacted by the increase in height nor do we feel the use of their properties would be impacted or impeded by the larger footprint.
Describe how negative impact to the local environment and landscape will be avoided.We will work with the selected contractor to ensure that the proper storm water controls are in place during the construction of the addition and the landscape is restored post construction to equal or better standards.
Describe the expected benefits of a variance to use of this property.We look to improve the overall functionality, health and enjoyment of our property and feel that the variance will allow us to address key issues that we have been dealing with; such as crawlspace (moisture issues), plumbing (pipes freezing during the winter periods), furnace (moisture leading to premature failures and potential molding), and minimal square footage to accommodate two bedrooms and people. We feel that the increase in length, width and height will allow us to create more space to bring the furnace inside to the unit rather than below in the crawl space to improve overall health. At this time we'll address the plumbing issues by redesigning the
plumbing within the new floorplan. Pouring a concrete foundation to prevent the ground water runoff from entering the crawlspace which has been impacting the internals of the cabin.
Include additional comments that will clarify your request for the Planning and Community Development staff members and the Board of Adjustment.To summarize we feel that the proposed variance would provide a great benefit to our property and cannot meet the ordinance
requirements (move back from the shore impact zone) due to constraints with parcel boundaries, septic, access/entrance road, terrain, and common areas (water treatment) that prevent us from conforming to the ordinance. We feel that the variance request will allow us to have a property similar to other Rocky Point CIC units in both square footage, design functionality, and looks. We feel that it would provide a great improvement to the Rocky Point CIC property. We'll take the necessary precautions to prevent any negative impacts to the environment during it's construction and will restore the landscape once completed.
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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4725 NW 8th Street
jared.noack@gmail.com
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