Application 22-000177: Record Inquiry

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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

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.

William

Middle Name:L

Last Name: Field is required.

Spencer

Address Line 1: Field is required.

6308 5th Ave S

Address Line 2:--

City:

Richfield

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

55423

Business Phone: Field is required.

6126951043

Mobile Phone:--

Home Phone:--

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

will@willspencerstudio.com

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.

652-0010-05525

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:

Contractor

Applicant Name: Field is required.

Timberland Custom Building

Address Line 1: Field is required.

7418 N Forest Lane

Address Line 2:--

City:

Britt

State:

Zip:

55710

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(218)780-3208

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:tcbuildingmn@gmail.com

Contact Person Name: Field is recommended.

Brandon Luoma

Contact Person Phone: Field is recommended.

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:

Timberland Custom Building

Address:

7418 N Forest Lane

City:

Britt

State/Province: Field is required.

Zip:

55710

Primary Phone:--

Cell Phone:--

Fax:--

Email:

tcbuildingmn@gmail.com

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:3538 Wolf Lake Rd 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:

There will be 2.5 bathrooms in the new cabin and an existing 3/4 bath in the converted existing cabin

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.

This request of this variance is to grant a 75’ shoreline setback for the construction of a new single family dwelling. The current setback for this property is designated at 100’ and this only provides a buildable area of 50 square feet. In addition, we request the conversion of the current cabin to a screened sitting porch. Recent additions will be removed in order to lessen the physical and visual impact of the building. Care has been taken and a design provided (attached) for connecting the existing cabin’s bath to the new septic system for the proposed cabin. As part of the project, an existing bunkhouse that is within 45’ of the shoreline will also be carefully removed.

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

The use of this property is intended to continue as a single family residence

Describe the current use of your property.

Currently, this property is used as a single family residence

Describe other alternatives, if any.

None

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

The proposed construction of a new residence, and conversion of the current residence will reduce the visual impact of this property on the lake by moving the main residence back from the water over 100’ and removing unnecessary additions to the original cabin. This would also reduce the foot traffic and physical impact near the shoreline. The new cabin is designed to maximize views of the lake while causing minimal impact – designed as a one-story building with a covered carport.

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

Aside from general construction noise during the project, neighboring properties should only be positively affected by the reduction of visible buildings from the lake and/ or nearby properties

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

By locating the main residence further back from the water, construction and use traffic will be reduced and the slab construction will minimize the digging required. We have included in the design an open sided carport as to lessen the need for digging on site as well. Locally sourced, durable materials have been selected and local contractors have been hired so that resource use is minimized.

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

We believe this variance will provide benefits to our neighbors, as well as guests enjoying the lake, and the lake itself by relocating the primary residence further back on the site. This will shorten the length of the driveway, and minimize the size of built structures visible from the lake as well as move the majority of foot and vehicle traffic further from the shore and the one story design will allow it to camouflage into the trees.

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

We love this property and are taking great care to be the best stewards of it as we look forward to enjoying it for many years to come with our children, friends and family.

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:William L Spencer

Address:6308 5th Ave S

City:Richfield

State:MN

Postal Code:55423

Email Address:will@willspencerstudio.com

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