Application 20-001484: 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

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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

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

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387-0130-00400

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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

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Susan & Ryan Severson

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1955 Shamrock Place

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City:

Chaska

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55318

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(952)913-3759

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Email:seversonsue@yahoo.com

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Same as Applicant address?Yes

Name:

Susan & Ryan Severson

Address:

1955 Shamrock Place

City:

Chaska

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Zip:

55318

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Email:

seversonsue@yahoo.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:3133 Daisy Beach Road Tower

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

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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.

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:

Yes current cabin does now.

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.

We are proposing to meet all other standards for set back with the exception to the property line set back on the NE side of the property if facing the lake. The neighboring property is owned by James Golanski. We had our property surveyed in July 2020. We are currently, 5 feet off the property line and proposing to move 10feet off this side of the property line shared with Golanski. This lot is long and narrow starting at 50 feet at the shoreline and expanding out to 79feet at the road (old 77). The building site has a number of precluding barriers that prohibit the size and orientation of the proposed structure. Our holding tank is 10feet from the back of the existing cabin. The holding tank is proposed to be used as part of the design of a new septic tank located by the road. We have applied for this septic permit as of 10126120. We meet the 75feet setback to the high-water mark currently. There is an electrical pole which supplies power to our cabin, Golanski's and the Reed property our neighbors to the left when looking towards the lake. We have had Lake Country Power out three times with consultation on moving this electrical pole. They have not determined a definite alternative to move it and it remains 5 feet away from our proposed corner of the new structure. So, currently moving closer to the Reed property isn't feasible. Furthermore, the Reed residence is on the plane as our current and proposed building, so we want to be careful to give as much birth as possible on the side of the property. Continued on separate paper

Describe the intended/planned use of the property.

We have had a long-term plan to make this property our permanent home since we purchased it in 2007. After a large tree fell on the roof which damaged the roof and foundation in July 2019, our pace and urgency increased. We have until July 2021 to satisfy our insurance claim. We recently sold our family home in the twin cities and want to begin our transition. Our only child started college at UMD. I now working from home and my husband travels for work. I grew up in the area and we have family and friends on the lake and close by. Although we will maintain a small rental property in the cities for a bit, our lake property will be our permanent home. With that said, we have planned a modest, one story, 2-bedroom, 1 bath home. The original cabin built on this property squared out it 25 X 35. It was built in the 1930's we had seriously looked at trying to add an addition, but everyone who looked at the structure did not think this was feasible. We are proposing a 28 X 44 structure.

Describe the current use of your property.

This is used for recreation purposes at this time.

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?

As we have planned for a modest structure like our neighbor's dwellings, we believe it orientates well on the lot and respectful to our neighbors. The upgrade of the building and landscaping should improve our property and positively impact our neighbors. We plan for a classic looking exterior and intend to utilize professional landscaping services.

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

We propose going from 5 feet to 10 feet set back on the Golanski side of the property. We propose maintaining a 20feet setback from Reeds property line because the alignment of our cabins. The Reed side is where the entrance is planned and want to ensure more space is provided for privacy. This would also give the ability to maintain a more balanced green space. We have most of the mature trees on the property on the Reed property line, we have a shared driveway and our beaches connect at the water line. So our natural orientation for a useable yard is on that side of the property. In addition, the Reed cabin is 20feet from the property line and as fore mentioned on the same plane.

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

We have hired an excavator contractor to provide a water management plan, site prep and some soft berms to provide a backdrop for our landscape structure. The excavator and builder have environmental safeguards cited in the contract in order to proactively manage environmental concerns. This fall we proactively planted some screening plants to further protect our neighbor's views. The neighborhood deer herd promptly stripped the trees and ripped them out of the earth. Our neighbor Mr. Golanski replanted them twice before giving into nature. We will replant more robust screening trees with additional protections.

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

It is no doubt a narrow property. We are suggesting that the plan we are describing provides good stewardship of the land. We are not suggesting coming closer to the water or any other concessions other then reducing our setback on the Golanski side of the property. We were previously approved to build by Greenwood Township Planning and Zoning. We paid our fees and upon a site visit, we were asked to cut back our 1930's-built boathouse that protruded in the water. We cut off 6-7feet off of the boathouse to comply. Upon receiving our approval, this function was moved to St Louis Co. Our permit was considered voided and we had to start over. We are trying to make a livable space that is respectful to our neighbors and fits with the neighborhood. With the many confines of this lot we believe we have made a good faith effort to put forth a plan that takes all these factors into consideration.

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

We hope you approve our plan. We have dreamt of this upgrade to the property since we took ownership of this property over 13 years ago. We tried to take our neighbors needs and wishes into consideration and worked hard to find the right balance and harmony for the building and the many site confines we are faced while trying to make everything compliant. In our view our plans are simple and not extravagant for a permanent home. This small request of 5feet variance on one side of the property line would make a significant difference. Thanks for your time. Susan and Ryan Severson

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?

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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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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MNPLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT

VARIANCE REQUEST PERMIT APPLICATION

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MN
PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT