Planning and Zoning: Land Use
Inquiry Results

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.James
 
D
 
Field is required.Stauber
 
Field is required.5126 Wyoming Street
 
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Field is required.Duluth
 
Field is required.MN
 
Field is required.55804
 
Field is required.--
 
218-393-3476
 
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Field is recommended.JAMESDSTAUBER@GMAIL.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.305-0010-02231
 Associated PINs
 

 Enter Applicant Information

 
Field is required.Landowner
 
Field is required.James D. Stauber
 
Field is required.5126 Wyoming Street
 
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Field is required.Duluth
 
Field is required.Minnesota
 
Field is required.55804
 
Field is required.(218)393-3476
 
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Field is required.jamesdstauber@gmail.com

 Enter Contact Person Information (if applicable)

 
 
Field is recommended.James D. Stauber
 
Field is recommended.jamesdstauber@gmail.com
 
Field is recommended.(218)393-3476

 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.James D. Stauber
 
Field is required.5126 Wyoming Street
 
Field is required.Duluth
 
Field is required.Minnesota
 
Field is required.55804
 
Field is required.(218)393-3476
 
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Field is required.jamesdstauber@gmail.com

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

 
Field is required.Yes
 
6119 Elde Road, Cotton MN
 
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.No
 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.2
 Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?
Field is required.Yes
 If Yes, please explain:
The second project below will be adding 200 sq. ft. for a kitchen and bathroom. We will be putting in a holding tanks. Currently the property does not have a well. It does contain a privy which will require an inspection.
 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.Front deck to the cabin. Rotting wood, rusted steel, decaying RR ties, patio blocks, shingles and insulation holding it together. Dangerous to walk on. Provides access to our only door. 8' deep, 28' long and small wrap around the east side of cabin. Requires replacement.
 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.No
 Will the proposed structure foundation be the same as the current foundation?
 
Field is required.No
 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.No

 Is this an Other type of performance standard permit?
 
Field is required.No
 
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 Structure Information:
For maximum height use ground level to roof peak. For length, width, and sq. ft. use exterior footprint only.

 
Field is required.Pier
 
Field is required.28
 
Field is required.8
 
Field is required.1
 
Field is required.224
 
Field is required.Concrete footings, gray composite decking, no railing, at ground level in some spots, treated joists, standard construction.
 
Field is required.Note: The old deck/patio structure has been removed and a replacement deck has already been constructed in the same footprint as the previous structure but this permit is needed to comply with the ordinance and to apply for the permit below.
Field is required.Pier
 
Field is required.15
 
Field is required.14
 
Field is required.12
 
Field is required.200
 
Field is required.A 200 sq. foot addition (14.25 x 14.0') on the West side of the cabin that will eventually be made into a bathroom and kitchen One story high with a peaked roof attached to the existing structure and roof. One exit door and several windows. One window on the West bedroom will be added to the existing structure to assist with egress and lighting.
 
Field is required.Construction requires the installation of a holding tank, located 150' away from the Ordinary High Water mark and will be installed by a licensed contractor

 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.
 
James D Stauber
 
5126 Wyoming Street
 
Duluth
 
MN
 
55804
 
JAMESDSTAUBER@GMAIL.COM
 I have read and agree to the statement above.
Field is required.