Application 26-000402: Record Inquiry

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

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.

First Name: Field is required.

Matt

Middle Name:--

Last Name: Field is required.

Bailey

Address Line 1: Field is required.

12 Summit Ct

Address Line 2:--

City:

Saint Paul

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

55102

Business Phone: Field is required.

Mobile Phone:6515289010

Home Phone:--

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

matt_bailey_96@hotmail.com

Preferred Contact Method: 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

Primary PIN Field is required.

387-0020-03260

Associated PINs

Enter Applicant Information

I am a:

Landowner

Applicant Name: Field is required.

Matt Bailey

Address Line 1: Field is required.

12 Summit Ct

Address Line 2:--

City:

Saint Paul

State:

Zip:

55102

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(651)528-9010

Cell Phone:(651)528-9010

Fax:--

Email:

matt_bailey_96@hotmail.com

Enter Contact Person Information (if applicable)

Same as ApplicantYes

Contact Person Name Field is recommended.

Chris Gunderson

Contact Person E-mail Field is recommended.

vermilionrange@gmail.com

Contact Person Phone Field is recommended.

(218)742-6072

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:

Matt Bailey

Address:

12 Summit Ct

City:

Saint Paul

State/Province: Field is required.

Zip:

55102

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(651)528-9010

Cell Phone:(651)528-9010

Fax:--

Email:

matt_bailey_96@hotmail.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:95241 Meads Island, Tower, MN 55790

Is this leased property?No

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

Northland Office Center

307 First Street South, Suite 117

Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 749-7103

Leased From?--

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:

Standard household plumbing in proposed nonconforming structure replacement. We are also planning for household plumbing in Park Model guest cabin (to be permitted with a separate Land Use Permit). These projects will be completed with a rebuilt/expanded wastewater treatment system. We have had a preliminary septic design completed and have discussed the projects with St. Louis County Onsite Wastewater.

Is this project connected to a municipal or sanitary district system?

Is this a replacement of a nonconforming structure without variance?

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

Describe the existing structure(s): Field is required.

The pre-existing structure was a two story seasonal cabin. It had been located on the site for 50+ years and was destroyed by fire on January 14th, 2026.

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?

Yes

Does the proposed structure replacement include any addition or increase in square footage or height?

Will the proposed structure foundation be the same as the current foundation?

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?

Is this an Other type of performance standard permit?

Please Explain: Field is required.

Structure Information:
For maximum height use ground level to roof peak. For length, width, and sq. ft. use exterior footprint only.

Foundation Type: Field is required.

Other

Maximum Length (feet): Field is required.

Maximum Width (feet): Field is required.

Maximum Height (feet): Field is required.

Maximum Sq. Ft (feet): Field is required.

2304

Structure Type Description: Field is required.

To explain our building proposal: We seek this Performance Standard Permit allowing for a 15-foot setback from the OHWM. The prior structure was approximately 5 feet back from the OHWM (1 foot from the front balcony). We expect to rotate the cabin slightly so it is parallel to the shoreline and move it approximately 8-10 feet to the north to minimize the need to remove 100+ year old trees behind the structure. This location will be outside of the flood plain. This cabin would be identical in footprint and size to the cabin it is replacing. While the original cabin had five (and previously six) bedrooms, we anticipate building the main cabin with 4 bedrooms. Per County regulations, the Park Model guest cabin would count as two additional bedrooms. Our preference would be to add a small (likely unheated) mud room to the porch entrance of the cabin. If approved, this mud room would add no more than 60 square feet to the building.

Other:

Height of original cabin from lowest ground level to roof peak was approximately 29 feet. New cabin will have the same or lower height with a crawl space below. This Performance Standard Permit request would move the cabin back from its historical location while minimizing the environmental and neighboring property impact by protecting 100+ year old white pines to the greatest extent possible. Visual impact of the new cabin will be minimal with natural materials and neutral colors being used. The construction made possible by this Performance Standard Permit will minimize grading and vegetation removal. All alternative building sites would have greater potential for erosion and other environmental harm. Further, because the fire site is heavily disrupted already, building in as much of the existing footprint as possible will minimize further impacts on the site. In conclusion, the resources that the OHWL Setback seeks to protect - water quality and shoreline habitat – would be at greater risk of harm with development on an alternative site that meets additional setback requirements.

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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Submitted By:Matt Bailey

Address:12 Summit Ct

City:Saint Paul

State:MN

Postal Code:55102

Email Address:matt_bailey_96@hotmail.com

I have read and agree to the statement above.

I agree

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MNPLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

PERFORMANCE STANDARD PERMIT APPLICATION

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT