Application 26-000139: 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.

Troy

Middle Name:Warren

Last Name: Field is required.

smith

Address Line 1: Field is required.

3578 143rd St W

Address Line 2:--

City:

Rosemount

State/Province: Field is required.

Postal Code: Field is required.

55068

Business Phone: Field is required.

Mobile Phone:612-212-2817

Home Phone:--

Fax:--

Email Address: Field is recommended.

shauroy@me.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.

465-0110-00030

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:

Landowner

Applicant Name: Field is required.

Troy Warren Smith

Address Line 1: Field is required.

3578 143rd St W

Address Line 2:--

City:

Rosemount

State:

Zip:

55068

Primary Phone: Field is required.

(612)212-2817

Cell Phone:612-212-2817

Fax:--

Email:shauroy@me.com

Contact Person Name: Field is recommended.

Troy Smith

Contact Person Phone: Field is recommended.

(612)212-2817

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:

Troy Warren Smith

Address:

3578 143rd St W

City:

Rosemount

State/Province: Field is required.

Zip:

55068

Primary Phone:--

Cell Phone:612-212-2817

Fax:--

Email:

shauroy@me.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:1788 Grant McMahon Hwy 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?

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.

Total # of bedrooms on property after project completion.

Does this project include plumbing or pressurized water in proposed structure?

If Yes, please explain:

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.

Due to a large granite ledge rock formation, the ability to construct the desired 32x24x11' pole shed is limited to a ~60' distance from the Hwy 88 center line. Am advised the required distance is 85'.

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

The intention is to add a 32x24x11 metal pole shed on the north side of Hwy 88 to store recreation items.

Describe the current use of your property.

The current use of this north side of Hwy 88 where the pole shed is planned is owned property and simply wooded land. The south side of Hwy 88 is the location of an older 1940's cabin and a cabin built ~2001.

Describe other alternatives, if any.

Alternative 1- Would require blasting of the ledge rock. Not sought as too destructive and this appears to be a base of the entire granite bluffs on the property. Alternative 2- Construct shed on another property location. Would require the loss of many large mature Norway Pine & White Pine trees. Would be in a location that is far more visible to the road and lake which reduces natural look of the area.

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

The pole shed is to be constructed by a reputable contractor- Morton Buildings. The colors selected will be a natural match to the environment- Green/Tan. The shed will house many items currently outdoor & visible to Hwy 88 traffic and Lake Shagawa boaters, improving the natural look.

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

The site location is situated where it cannot be visible to any neighboring properties. All land to the north is State/Fed owned land. All land to the east & west is currently undeveloped woodland. Size, color and type of materials are similar to other sheds/garages on Hwy 88, Winton Road & Echo Trail.

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

License and insured contractor- Morton to handle the ultimate construction in a quick, timely manner. Upon removal of the dead balsam woodland, we have begun to add native plants to the area. DOT grass has been added to the ditch/culvert pursuant to prior driveway permit. Limited visibility will be obtained by adding native trees to any areas exposed from balsam removals. Water flow from the adjacent hillside is nominally impacted.

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

Less visibility to currently outdoor stored canoes, kayaks, boats, trailers, etc. Less security risk and more natural look. As prior permit for driveway allowed, culvert was added to help prevent historic flooding of Hwy 88 and significant damage. The land will also be cleared of dead balsam trees that are primarily in the area, reducing fire spread danger. The lack of standing water & cleared mud/muck will also reduce mosquito population.

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

The land owner is titled in my wife's name- Shauna Lea Smith Trust u/a DTD 4/3/2019. The listed 2 bedrooms are both located on the south side of the Hwy in the historic cabins. We have been Ely visitors for 35+ years and pursue spending more time in Ely post retirement. Thank-you!

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:Troy Warren smith

Address:3578 143rd St W

City:Rosemount

State:MN

Postal Code:55068

Email Address:shauroy@me.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