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Home My WebLink About10000010011000_Conditional Use Permits_06-10-2020_-10-2020'^f 1243258 Date Stamp CAROL SCHMALTZ OTTER TAIL COUNTY RECORDER/REGISTRAR OF TITLES FERGUS FALLS, MN RECORDED ON 08/26/2020 03:00 PM FEE: 46.00 PAGES 6 WELL CERTIFICATE REC'D: H r-'.i RECEIVED MAY 2 0 2020 -".ANDS RESOURC' a-«'-o■rf ro - iX> L&R InitialI THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER. APPLICATION FOR#?CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/INTERIM USE PERMIT COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL Government Services Center, 540 W Fir Ave, Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-998-8095 www.co.otter-tail.mn.us OTTCR rail ^00. bOApplication Fee Receipt j Accepted by /-itiJ ft. 1 Date e^zc -zo ^ (‘,u Y'rvti'-^#Property Owner m •/)vO»at/j- iy.kuAiAn^ lolfiDCi Name Lakes n Woods Storage LLC Address 31876 Castlewood Ln. hb-tfkiCityBreezy Point l^inO tJo.ifiMiof LKlr! UmkrcOotHl />7/v SuSfS'i hi Uitu , lU*^state MN Zip 56472 (^LeSHyI (’Il/SIVyDaytime Phone 920-264-2748 Email Ch 6 2»‘2.uaa.cali.aa@gmail.com Parcel Information Lake Class ^Lake NameLake No West Battle239 !v Cl Ceil rA'l'Parcel Number(s)10000020014000 1^3 li3 J( IhOParcel Number(s)10000010011000 SectionTownship Name 1 and 2Clitherall Legal Description That part of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 and Government Lot 4, Section 1, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, MN and That part of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, MN ' ii'C. of 77573 l<rvL, j, LjihPhysical Address CONDITIONAL USE PROJECT (Please Check) □Commercial □Commercial PUD □Topographical Alteration 0 Industrial UseExtractive UseUse Residential PUD nCommercial WECS W\ "jhrcj.aeForest Land Conversion □□Miscellaneous ti6 ^INTERIM USE PROJEa (Please Check) □□Existing Dwelling RepurposingExisting Dwelling Removal Version Date: 04/070020 1 SPECIFY YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE BE BRIEF AS THIS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Lakes n Woods Storage LLC is proposing a 33 unit storage development - residential and commercial use are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. TT>^’^ 4 tor’ tie O-Afclcov' ) I UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST APPLIES ONLY TO THE USE OF THE LAND. I UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 15.99, SUBDIVISION 2, OTTER TAIL COUNTY HAS UP TO SIXTY (60) DAYS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DENY THE PERMIT APPLICATION. DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION, OR UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 15.99, SUBDIVISION 3 (F), OTTER TAIL COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE REVIEW TIME BY AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, AND HAS UP TO ONE- HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DENY THE PERMIT APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION. EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION LISTED ON THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST TO PCOCO.OTTERTAILMN.US PERMIT FEES MUST BE MAILED IN AND RECEIVED BY NOON ON THE DEA^kfN^ DATE. PLEASE NOTE OI^E CHECK WHAT APPLICATION THE CHECK IS FOR. DAfi(SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER/AGENT FOR OWNER APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING (Applicant will Receive Notification of the Date/Time of Hearing) Date of Planning Commission Hearing UTimeJuvw 10, Planning Commission Recommendation: TIantu s (pMKLiSion ykrhon Chairman/Otter Tail County Planning Commission County Board Action Approved as Recommended Denied as Recommended Other Chairman/otter Tail County Board of Commissioners Date of Final Action CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT # L&R Official/Date INTERIM USE PERMIT# L&R Official/Date Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management Yes No Note: If Yes, contact Land & Resource Management Copy of Application mailed to Applicant, County Assessor and MN DNR L&R Official/Date Version Date; 04/07/2020 2 Marsha Bowman Lauren Herrmann <herrmann@johnstonlawoff.com> Friday, January 14, 2022 3:30 PM Marsha Bowman Requesting File Material From: Sent: To: Subject: I You don't often get email from herrmann@johnstonlawoff.com. Learn why this is important Marsha, I am requesting some file documents for Lakes n Woods Storage Properties, LLC, regarding their request to build storage units on the property. The two tax parcels are: 10000010011002 10000020014000 If you have any questions, my direct dial is below. Thank you. Lauren Herrmann Legal Assistant Johnston Law Office, P.A. 510 22nd Avenue East, Suite 101 Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 335-2750 (Direct Dial) (320) 762-8814 (Office) (320) 762-9111 (Fax) Herrmann@iohnstonlawoff.com NOTICE: This message is from a law firm, and thus may contain or attach confidential information or an attorney-client communication that is confidential and privileged by law. It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, any unauthorized person. If you believe that you have received this message or any attachment in error, simply delete both from your system without reading or copying, and notify the sender by e-mail or by calling 320-762-8814. Thank you. Statement Required by U.S. Treasury Department: The sender does not intend for any written advice in this message to be used by any taxpayer, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. Written advice relating to Federal tax matters may not, without express written consent, be used in promoting, marketing or recommending any entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, other than the recipient of the written advice. NOTICE: This message is from a law firm, and thus may contain or attach confidential information or an attorney-client communication that is confidential and privileged by law. It is not intended for transmission to, or receipt by, any unauthorized person. If you believe that you have received this message or any attachment in error, simply delete both from your system without reading or copying, and notify the sender by e-mail or by calling 320-762-8814. Thank you. Statement Required by U.S. Treasury Department: The sender does not intend for any written advice in this message to be used by any taxpayer, and cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed under the Internal Revenue Code. Written advice relating to Federal tax matters may not, without express written consent, be used in promoting, marketing or recommending any entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, other than the recipient of the written advice. 1 otter Tail County, Planning Commission June 10, 2020; Page 2 All correspondence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review. Motion: A motion by Gabe, second by Stone to approve as presented. Roll Call Vote: All Members in favor. Jody & Leisha Coleman: Buyers / Aaron Anderson & Matt Hoen - Tabled to August 12, 2020 Per Applicant’s Request: A Conditional Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Proposed CIC “Lakes n Woods Storage LLC” is proposing a 33-unit storage development - residential and commercial uses are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. There will be no outdoor storage. The proposal is located South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Section 2 of Clitherall Township: West Battle Lake (56-239), General Development (GD). Aaron Anderson and Matt Hoen represented the Application. Mel T. Tucker expressed concerns on commercial use, have time to speak to legal counsel & the lack time of notice. Wayne Johnson expressed concerns on the location, type of proposed units and the elevation (run-off). Laurie Bassett expressed concerns that this use is industrial / commercial. Peggy Feagins expressed concerns on the road, run-off, lighting and the use not fitting-in this location. Steve Wagner expressed concerns on the number of units. Ann Rasmusson expressed concerns with run-off; asked where Harms Farms is located and who enforces the stipulations. All correspondence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review. Motion: A motion by Wass, second by Trites to accept the request of the Applicant to table the application to the August 12, 2020 Meeting and allow the applicant the opportunity to: 1. Address density and compatibility with the residential area. 2. Address the timeframe and phasing of the development. 3. Address meeting of the road authority’s requirements for the access road. 4. Clarify Clitherall Township’s Ordinance and its prohibition of this use. 5. Address issues stated in the multiple communications, such as lighting, run-off, safety & enforcement of covenants (rules). Roll Call Vote: All Members in favor, except Frazier. Adjourn: At 8:37 P.M., Motion by Gabe, second by Frazier to adjourn the Meeting. Roll Call Vote: All Members in favor. The next Meeting will be held via Go To Meeting and is scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on July 8, 2020. Respectfully submitted Marsha Bowman Recording Secretary Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Friday, June 12, 2020 12:04 PM matthoen@outlook.com [ Chris LeClair; Amy Busko June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting; Lake n Woods Storage LLC - West Battle Lake (56-239) 1 06-10-2020 Signed.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good Morning, Attached please find the Minutes from the June 10**' Planning Commission Meeting that includes the action they took on your Conditional Use Permit Application. As you recall, a motion was passed to accept your request to table the Conditional Use Permit Application to August 12, 2020. In order for your information addressing the items in the motion to be included in the Planning Commission Members' packet for the August 12**’ Meeting, please submit the documents to our Office by July 22, 2020. Matt - Please note that we do not have the email for Aaron Anderson, please share this information with him. If you have any questions, please contact our Office. Have a nice afternoon, Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL 1 Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes August 18, 2020 Lakes n Woods Storage LLC Lakes n Woods Storage LLC was referred to the Public Works Committee for further discussion. Recess & Reconvene At 10:48 a.m., Chair Rogness declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners recessed for a short break. The Board of Commissioners meeting was reconvened at 10:55 a.m. Page 7 of 6 OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION otter Tail County Government Services Center, 540 West Fir, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8095 August 12, 2020 Meeting of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission was held on August 12, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.; the hearing was held via Go To Meeting due to the health pandemic and declared emergency in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Roll Call: Members Present: Rod Boyer, Judd Fischer, Brent E. Frazier, Richard Gabe, Jack Rosenthal, Bruce Stone, David Trites, David Wass and Rick Wilson. Members Absent: None. Michelle Eldien represented the County Attorney's Office and Chis LeClair represented the Land & Resource Management Office. Minutes of July 8, 2020: A motion by Gabe, second by Frazier to approve the July 8, 2020 Minutes as presented. Voting By Roll Call: All members in favor. Jody & Leisha Coleman; Buyers / Aaron Anderson & Matt Hoen - Action Not Required: A Conditional Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Proposed CIC “Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" is proposing a 33-unit storage development - residential and commercial uses are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. There will be no outdoor storage. The proposal is located South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Section 2 of Clitherall Township; West Battle Lake (56-239), General Development (GD). Motion - June 10, 2020: A motion by Wass, second by Trites to accept the request of the Applicant to table the application to the August 12, 2020 Meeting and allow the applicant the opportunity to: 1. Address density and compatibility with the residential area. 2. Address the timeframe and phasing of the development. 3. Address meeting of the road authority’s requirements for the access road. 4. Clarify Clitherall Township’s Ordinance and its prohibition of this use. 5. Address issues stated in the multiple communications, such as lighting, run-off, safety & enforcement of covenants (rules). All correspondence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review. Planning Commission Action Not Required: Michelle Eldien addressed the Commission indicating the request for this Common Interest Community is not required to be considered by the Planning Commission. A letter of explanation was provided and is part of the record. Tom’s Lake Farm LLC / Douglas Nystrom, Manager - Approved As Presented: An Interim Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Requesting two dwellings on one parcel until new dwelling is complete. At which time old dwelling will be removed. Old dwelling to be removed no later than one year from issuance of interim use permit. The proposal is located at 14281 County Hwy 57, Section 11 of Leaf Mountain Township: Toms Lake (56-151), NE. Douglas and Barbara Nystrom represented the Application. OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Current Owner: Jody & Leisha Coleman 21657 Co. Rd. 11 Elbow Lake MN 56531 Buyers:Aaron Anderson 31876 Castlewood Ln. Breezy Point MN 56472 Matt Hoen 29270 Norway Lake Trail Underwood MN 56586 ./* HEARING DATE/LOCATION: June 10, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. Via Go-To-Meeting - See Below CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Proposed CIC “Lakes n Woods Storage LLC” is proposing a 33-unit storage development - residential and commercial uses are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. There will be no outdoor storage. Additional information is on file at Land & Resource Management. LAKE NAME/NUMBER/CLASS: West Battle Lake (56-239), General Development E-911 ADDRESS: None -r Located to the South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Battle Lake MN 56515 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That Part of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 and GL 4, Section 1 & That Part of GL 1 Section 2 of Clitherall Township. ** Weather Conditions may change the Hearing date and time. If bad weather occurs, please listen to the local Fergus Falls Radio Stations or contact the Land & Resource Management Office, by 4:30 p.m., for possible rescheduling of the Hearing. The above Applicant has made application to the Otter Tail County Planning Commission for a Preliminary Plat as per the requirements of the Subdivision Controis Ordinance and the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Walz, the public hearing will be held remotely via Go-To- Meeting. Public testimony regarding this application will only be received by email, in writing, or by participating in the remote public hearing. Information regarding access to the Go-To-Meeting public hearing will be provided on the Land & Resource website. Written correspondence or emails regarding this application will be received up until 12:00 p.m./noon the day prior to the public hearing date. May 27. 2020Rick Wilson Chairman Planning Commission Mailing Date PLANNING COMMISSION NOTIFICATION WORKSHEET Meeting Date: ^ ththApplicant: Lake: (/^ haMjC 10, %Va Mile (2640*) Preliminary PiatV« Miie (1320’) Conditional Use App *Towns^ip / County Roads: Sheny (GIS) wU! get map, listing, labels (she has an advanced mapping system), unless it is adjacent to the parcei(s) that run the length of the road project. Be sure to list the road name(s) and the parcel number(s) involved with the project on this sheet for Sherry. . l^(hn-er ?D 2?o'iL ^\jeu>________________________ , pnn) 6lfi3o^ ip \\Ush Utlu /k<4>7’.. i>IUUiKl Lcu<i,opi fhnhSh hldhc^S ^ 5(^513 10&0 Huj ^ 10 ______ Dth trih noAJ 50601C Ufl^ Toui^si^ 370^ /h/^ fjiLtfti /hrj 6(^6 fS ^ o f' d/LiJTyj^iiXA^ lot. gaK s/-. /V, (jh^ p f U^/l^ l/ct ( /V) ^ir-h n Po 5^______ pmltti Sc^l5 PC:Worksheet Notification 10/2015 j A Matt 1\vm1 &y^\p ^ 7>li ! LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY, GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL ) I, Marsha Bowman, duly appointed and Acting Secretary of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that on the^^li^__day of __ served upon the following: ^2020, the attached Notice of Hearing and was duly County Sheriff County Highway Engineer Courthouse Otter Tail COLA, 4302 13*'^ Ave S Ste. 4-333, Fargo, ND 58103 MPCA, 714 Lake Ave., Suite 220, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 DNR, Julie Aadland, Div. Eco & Water Resources, 1509 1st Ave N, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Shawn Donais, DNR, Trails & Watenways Jim Wolters, DNR, Div. of Fisheries Mike Oehler, DNR, Div. of Wildlife Planning Commission Members (The above receive aU Notices) Lake Improvement District (if project is located on their lake, mail Notices to the Lake Improvement District) ^i^lvicDonaid: Big McDonald Lake Improvement Dist., PO Box 81, Dent, MN 56528 ^^D6^s (Near Perham): Devils Lake Imp. Dist., PO Box 431 Perham, MN 56573 Littl^McDonaid, Kerbs & Paui: LMKP Lakes Imp. Dist., PO Box 133, Perham, MN 56573 Pine & Big Pine: Pine Lakes Imp. Dist., PO Box 405, Perham, MN 56573 ^^^^P^Hcan, Fish, Bass & Littie Pelican: Pelican Lake Group Lake Imp. Dist., PO Box 336, Pelican Rapids, MN ^^^tJtTth Turtie Lake: South Turtie Lake Imp. Dist., PO Box 168, Undenwood, MN 56586 C^\\sj Clerk (if located within 2 miles of a citvI^Z^ ^ MNDOT Dist. Office, 1000 Hwy 10 W, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501(if located on a State or Fed Hw^ ^^^^^djcfcent County Zoning Administrator (If the County is in the “Buffer) ^^.^'B^ker County Auditor (notify in addition to their Zoning Administrator) - check their website for name/address notify individuals within a City Limit 5ame Envelope 56572 - check their website for name/address C^ownship ClerB^ake Association gurveypj; (if appropriate), and those listed on tfie attached sheet..., by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and by depositing them in the U.S. Mail at Fergus Falls, MN, properly addressed to each of the above named at the addresses shown above. Secretary ify If parcel owner is “USA”, mail to Fish & Wildlife Service, 18965 Co. Hwy 82, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 If parcel owner Is “DNR”,' Ignore as they are receiving a notice as stated above If parcel owner is “St. of MN. 375 Centennial Bldg. Spec Asst, to Atty General St. Paul, MN ", mail to DNR Lands & Minerals 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd NE Bemidji, MN 56601 l:\PC\AffidavitOrig2018 City, State, ZipAddress i Address 2Name Wayne A & Roxanne H Johnson 39361 Little Mo Rd Clitherall MN 56524 9501 Steven & Stephanie Jossart Battle Lake MN 56515 0266PO Box 266 Alan R & Darcy K Koeckeritz 21535 Coleman Rd Clitherall MN 56524 9629 Kristen Olson- & Michael Krein Plymouth MN 55446 374514920 59th Ave N Larry D Larson & B Taketa Clitherall MN 56524 650221268 Westwoood Dr Eric T Linder Grand Forks ND 58201 29014124 Sun Cir Lynn A Marquedant Loken 39062 State Highway 210 Clitherall MN 56524 9504 ! Mabel Tinjaca Living Tst Et Al Kansas City MO 64108 26292525 Main St Apt 108 Bentil & Kari Love Mainah Clitherall MN 56524950321060 Westwood Dr Mcilwee Family Trust 1431 Cascade Ln Barrington IL 60010 5182 Nancy Gustafson & K Goodwin 8050 Emerson St Denver CO 80229 5908 Nancy Sherman Et Al 303 West 3rd St Lamoni lA 50140 1305 Thomas P & Ann K Rasmusson Battle Lake MN 56515 0805PO Box 805 Eugene & Patricia Sandahl 39041 State Highway 210 Clitherall MN 56524 9504 Mary E Scanlan 21280 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9502 Denise A Mainprize Sherman 614 Pleasant St N Independence MO 54050 2662 Independence MO 64050 2662Neil R & Denise A Sherman 614 Pleasant St N Max R Thalmann 21179 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 John A & Julie A Thoemke 21021 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 Tucker Family Company LLC 608 Jackson St N Raymore MO 64083 8523 2694 Barclay StW & P White Rev Tst Saint Paul MN 55109 1999 Thursday, May 21, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Buffer Mail City, State, ZipAddress 2Address 1Name Clitherall MN 56524 9503Grace Mae Abrahamson 21146 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503Amber M Hanstad Et Al 21168 Westwood Dr Moorhead MN 56560 5631Andrew & Michelle Atchinson 538 Tessa Dr Battle Lake MN 56515 9285Bennet J Stich Et Al 21600 State Highway 78 Fergus Falls MN 56537 761620022 County Highway 29Myron K & Lori L Brusven Clitherall MN 56524 950321049 Westwood DrGary B Carr Elbow Lake MN 56531 9213Jody & Leisha Coleman 21657 County Road 11 Elko MN 55020 96124955 Wilderness Lake OrRobert R & Becky L Cox 404 39 1/2 Ave 5 Moorhead MN 56560 5632Clay C & Suzanne M Dietrich Moorhead MN 56560 6757126 48th Ave SWBradly J & Susan K Donabauer Clitherall MN 56524 9503Adam M & Krista M Fix 21010 Westwood Dr Edina MN 55439 1057Kenneth 0 & Cynthia A Fossey 6404 Timber Rdg Battle Lake MN 56515 4046827 Lake Shore DrRonald & Meredith H Godfrey Fargo ND 58103 2710Greg C & Renee E Danz Tsts 1020 7th St S Bloomington MN 55437 18399108 Poplar Bridge RdDonald & Evelyn Griwac Clitherall MN 56524 0085David H Harisen PO Box 85 Clitherall MN 56524 961921534 KlarJo RdSchuyler L & Angela Hawes Honolulu HI 96822 2928Amy Herbranson 1630 Liholiho St Apt 903 Battle Lake MN 56515 0096David L & Alice C Hofstad PO Box 96 Richard P & Diana W Johnson 2760 47th St S Apt 103 Fargo ND 58104 9151 Page 1 of 3Thursday, May 21, 2020 Parcel No Addr 1 Addr 2Name 1 Name 2 Citv St ZiD 10000990566000 Adam M & Krista M Fix 21010 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503L 10000990570000 To The Public 00 10000990633000 Schuyler L & Angela Hawes Clitherall MN 56524 961921534 KlarJo Rd Greg C & Renee E Danz Tsts10000990634000 1020 7th St S Fargo ND 58103 2710 10000990635000 ' Alan R & Darcy K Koeckeritz 21535 Coleman Rd Clitherall MN 56524 9629 10000990636000 Bennet J Stich Et Al 21600 State Highway 78 Battle Lake MN 56515 9285 10000990637000 Amy Herbranson 1630 LiholihoStApt 903 Honolulu HI 96822 2928 10000990638000 Jody & Leisha Coleman 21657 County Road 11 Elbow Lake MN 565319213 Steven & Stephanie Jossart. 10000990639000 Battle Lake MN 56515 0266PO Box 266 Steven & Stephanie Jossart10000990640000 Battle Lake MN 56515 0266PO Box 266 10000990641000 Mcilwee Family Trust 1431 Cascade Ln Barrington IL 60010 5182 10000990642000 Richard P & Diana W Johnson 2760 47th St S Apt 103 Fargo ND 58104 9151 -10000990643000 Andrew & Michelle Atchinson Moorhead MN 56560 5631538 Tessa Dr 404 39 1/2 Ave SClay C & Suzanne M Dietrich10000990644000 Moorhead MN 56560 5632 10000990645000 To The Public 0 0 - Thursdav. Mav 21, 2020 Page 3 of 3 Parcel No Addr 1Name 1 Addr 2 City St ZipName 2 10000120084002' W & P White Rev 1st 2694 Barclay St Saint Paul MN 55109 1999 BradlyJ & Susan K Donabauer .10000990513000 126 48th AveSW Moorhead MN 56560 6757 10000990514000 Kristen Olson- & Michael Krein Plymouth MN 55446 374514920 59th Ave N Donald & Evelyn Griwac10000990515000 9108 Poplar Bridge Rd Bloomington MN 55437 1839 10000990516000 Larry D Larson & B Taketa Clitherall MN 56524 650221268 Westwoood Dr 10000990517000 Ronald & Meredith H Godfrey Battle Lake MN 56515 4046827 Lake Shore Dr 10000990518000 Mary E Scanlan Clitherall MN 56524 950221280 Westwood Dr 10000990519000 Mary E Scanlan Clitherall MN 56524 950221280 Westwood Dr 10000990520000 Mary E Scanlan Clitherall MN 56524 950221280 Westwood Dr 10000990521000 To The Public 00 10000990548000 To The Public 00 1OOOO99O5490OO Amber M Hanstad Et Al Clitherall MN 56524 950321168 Westwood Dr 10000990550000 State Of Minnesota .Tax Forfeited Parcel 00 21146.Westwood DrGrace Mae Abrahamsdn10000990551000 Clitherall MN 56524 9503 ■ 10000990552000 Carol A Winter 21120 Westwood Dr Clitherall ND 56524 9503 10000990553000 Nancy Gustafson 8t K Goodwin Denver CO 8022,9 59088050 Emerson St ?! 10000990554000 Bentil & Kari Love Mainah 21060 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 21010 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 950310000990555000 Adam M & Krista M Fix 10000990556000 ' Adam M &. Krista M Fix 21010 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 10000990560000 Max R Thalmann 21179 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 David H Hansen10000990561000 Clitherall MN 56524 0085PO Box 85 10000990562000 Kenneth J & Janice R Weber 21075 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN-56524 9503li 10000990564000 Gary B Carr Clitherall MN 56524 950321049 Westwood Dr 10000990565000 John A & Julie A Thoemke 21021 Westwood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 / Thursday. May 21. 2020 Page 2 of 3 Buffer Parcels CitvStZiD Elbow Lake MN 56531 9213 Addr 1 21657 County Road 11 Addr 2Parcel No Name 2Name 1 10000010011000 Jody & Leisha Coleman Saint Paul MN 55109 19992694 Barclay St10000010011001 W & P White Rev Tst Kenneth O & Cynthia A Fossey Edina MN 55439 10576404 Timber Rdg10000010012000 Elbow Lake MN 56531 921321657 County Road 1110000020014000 Jody & Leisha Coleman . 39361 Little Mo Rd Clitherall MN 56524 950110000020014001 Wayne A & Roxanne H Johnson Hancock MN 56244 121638695 County Road 210000020014002 Steven W & Sherry L Wagner Raymore MO 64083 8523608 Jackson St N10000020014004 Tucker Family Cornpany LLC Elko MN 55020 96124955 Wilderness Lake Cir10000020014005 Robert R & Becky L Cox Independence MO 54050 2662614 Pleasant St NDenise A Mainprize Sherman10000020014006 Kansas City MO 64108 26292525 Main St Apt 10810000020014007 Mabel Tinjaca Living Tst Et AlL. Lamoni lA 50140 130510000020014008 Nancy Sherman Et Al 303 VVest 3rd St ; 614 Pleasant St N Independence MO 64050 2662' 10000020014009 Neil R & Denise A Sherman Battle Lake MN 56515 0096PO Box 9610000020014010 David L & Alice C Hofstad Fergus Falls MN 56537 761620022 County Highway 2910000020014011' Myron K & Lori L Brusven Grand Forks ND 58201 29014124 Sun CirEric T Linder10000020014012 Moorhead MN 56560 6757126 48th Ave SWBradly J & Susan K Donabauer10000020014013 Battle Lake MN 56515 0805PO Box 80510000020014903 Thomas P & Ann K Rasmusson Saint Paul MN 55109 19992694 Barclay St10000020015000 W & P White Rev Tst Battle Lake MN 56515 927639229 Clitherall Lake Rd10000020016000 Daniel J Woods Clitherall MN 56524 950221239 Westwwod Dr10000020016002 Jeff Whitford ■ L Clitherall MN 56524 950439062 State Highway 21010000020016005 Lynn A Marquedant Loken Clitherall MN 56524 950439041 State Highway 21010000020016007 Eugene & Patricia Sandahl 2694 Barclay St Saint Paul MN 55109 199910000110073005 W & P White Rev Tst ■4> Page 1 of 3Thursday, May 21, 2020 City, State, ZipAddress i Address 2Name Steven W & Sherry L Wagner 38695 County Road 2 Hancock MN 56244 1216 Kenneth J & Janice R Weber 21075 West\wood Dr Clitherall MN 56524 9503 r.Clitherall MN 56524 9502JeffWhitford21239 West\«wod Dr Carol A Winter 21120 Westwood Dr Clitherall ND 56524 9503 Daniel J Woods 39229 Clitherall Lake Rd Battle Lake MN 56515 9276 Thursday, May 21, 2020 Page 3 of 3 Kyle Westergard Marsha Bowman Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:52 AM Chris LeClair; Kyle Westergard RE: CUP From: Sent: To: Subject: I did take a peek at it yesterday, Amy forwarded it for my review and my comment was to include language confirming the request is a CIC. This CIC is not proposing a commercial use, they will be privately owned. The impervious surface on the plan I looked at yesterday was "good". I'm not aware of the SMO addressing density for a CIC / Storage Unit request? Amy has been working with him and contacted me a couple times. There has been quite a few of these requests. If you have any questions of me, please let me know. \V yt r^oTker^Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAILCOMWir From: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:44 AM To: Kyle Westergard <KWesterg@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: RE: CUP I'll take a look. Main concern is density right now From: Kyle Westergard <KWesterg(aco.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:38 AM To: Chris LeClair <cleclair(a)co.ottertail.mn.us>: Marsha Bowman <MBowman(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: CUP Matt Hoen just dropped this off, I will review but would like your eyes on as well. He will provide any additional info he needs. From: admin(aco.otter-tail.mn.us <admin(Sco.otter-tail.mn.us> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:09 AM To: Kyle Westergard <KWesterg@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Scan from OTC Land & Resource 1 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Friday, June 5, 2020 10:37 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; tomrasmusson@gmail.com Comments Received; Lake n Woods Storage LLC SKM_454e20060511070.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find comments received on "Lake 'n Woods Storage LLC" for your consideration. This project is scheduled for the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting. Have a nice day, Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL 1 PO Box 805, 39473 Little Mo Trail Battle Lake, MN 56515 2 June 2020 received JUN 0 5 202C -AND & RESOURCE Rick Wilson Otter Tail County Planning Commission Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Mn 56537 Dear Mr. Wilson: We are writing in regard to the conditional use permit request for storage units that are to be built west of Coleman Trail, off of Little Mo Road and Trail. The survey attached to the application indicates that these storage buildings (33 total) would be built on both sides of Little Mo Road. We have concerns about this development. This area has been zoned agriculture for decades and is a habitat for wildlife and many birds. Bee keepers at one time brought in hives because of the buckwheat planted on these acres. Little Mo Road and Trail are not on a township road. We have had to do the maintenance of this road, to include private plowing, mowing the grass on the sides, and adding and grading gravel as needed over the years. This road is not wide enough for cars to meet without driving onto the shoulder. This has not been an issue because of the few cars using this road. This would not be the case if 33 storage units were built. We would want the developer to construct the entire Little Mo Road to township standards so that the township would assume maintenance and snow plowing of this road. We have great concerns about the size of these units. The site plan specifies that the units are 38 feet by 58 feet which is over 2,200 square feet. That is a fairly big house, let alone a storage unit. We are also concerned that there would be 33 separate units rather than five buildings with the units integrated into the building. The application states that construction would be done as they are sold. So this construction could go on for years? We would like to see a time limit on the construction of these units. There is no mention of what the exterior of these buildings would look like as far as colors and materials used. They also stated in the application that said no outside storage would be allowed. Who would monitor that when they are privately owned? We can see lumber, trailers, barrels, all kinds of things left outside between the buildings. How will this development be lit? We do not care to have lights on all night. Will people be able to access this storage unit at all hours of the night? Our enjoyment of Battle Lake includes watching the stunning sunsets and looking for northern lights. I do not think storage lighting will enhance this quality of living. We have seen a significant raise in our property taxes. Part of that is a result of development of the Coleman Estates. As our property values increase, we can ask, "do 33 storage units in our back yards increase the value of our homes?". We think not. We preferred the buckwheat and blue bird houses. We would ask that you give due consideration to our concerns and deny this conditional use permit for these storage units. Certainly a more appropriate location could be found in the township. If you have any questions regarding the issues addressed in this letter, we would be available for responses. Our email address is tomrasmusson(5)gmail.com or by phone at 218-862-5066. Best Regards. Yours truly. Thomas P. Rasmusson Ann K. Rasmusson Cc: Christopher LeClair Land and Resources Management Director Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls. MN 56537 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Friday, June 5, 2020 9:40 AM Steve Wagner RE: FW: Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" From: Sent: To: Subject: No problem Steve! Enjoy your day! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAILMMAliXA From: Steve Wagner <stevew@fedtel.net> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 9:37 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: RE: FW: Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" Thanks Marsha. 1 appreciate that. Have a nice day! Steve Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --------Original message-------- From: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Date: 6/5/20 9:12 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Steve Wagner <stevew@fedtel.net> Cc: Chris LeClair <cleclair(S)co.ottertail.mn.us>. Amy Busko <ABusko(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject; FW; Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" Steve Wagner - Please see (below) that your email has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 From: Chris LeClair <cleclair(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6;54 AM 1 Marsha Bowman Steve Wagner <stevew@fedtel.net> Friday, June 5, 2020 9:37 AM Marsha Bowman RE; FW; Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" From: Sent: To: Subject: Thanks Marsha. I appreciate that. Have a nice day! Steve Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------Original message-------- From: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Date: 6/5/20 9:12 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Steve Wagner <stevew@fedtel.net> Cc: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us>, Amy Busko <ABusko@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: FW: Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" Steve Wagner - Please see (below) that your email has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 From: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6:54 AM To: Brent Frazier <brentefrazier@gmail.com>; Bruce Stone <abstone@arvig.net>; David Trites 1 <Dave.Trites(5)ruffalonl.com>; David Waas <davidfwass@gmail.com>; Jack Rosenthal <jack.rosenthal@trustcompass.com>; Judd Fischer <fischerscustom@gmail.com>; Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Michelle Eldien <MEIdien@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Richard Gabe <plrbgabe@aol.com>; Rick Wilson <rick.wilsonltc@gmail.com>; Rod Boyer <rboyer@loretel.net> Subject: FW; Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" Comments regarding Lake n Woods Storage CIC Chris LeClair, Director Otter Tail County Land & Resource Management 218.998.8105 From: Steve Wagner <stevew(5)fedtel.net> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 4:57 PM To: Chris LeClair <cleclair(5)co.ottertail.mn.us>: Amy Busko <ABusko(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Otter Tail County Land <land@co.ottertail.mn.us>: Commissioner John Lndquist <imlind(5)prtel.com>: Chairman Craig Bengston <bengstonc(Srocketmail.com>: stevew@fedtel.net: 'Sherry Wagner' <swagner@sfhs.org> Subject: Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" Greetings Chris Amy and All I'm going to copy and paste our comments below. I will attach a word document with the same comments... sometimes the formatting doesn't look so good in the email, so hopefully between the email and the word document, the message will get to everyone. Please let me know if you receive. I believe David Wass is the Planning Commission Rep for our area, but didn't find his email, so Chris if you could provide Mr. Wass with the comments I would appreciate it. Provided technology works I will try to get on the June 10*'^ Go To Meeting. Thanks, Steve June 4, 2020 To: Otter Tail County Planning Commission 2 Rick Wilson, Chairman From: Steve and Sherry Wagner RE: Comments on Conditional Use Permit Application for Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" -'t Dear Planning Commission and Land Management Dept., We own property along the proposed development and a lake lot and cabin along Little Mo Trail. We would like to express concerns with the proposed development. We don't feel the Planning Commission is justified in recommending approval of the permit application as written. The reasons are described below and in the attachment. We suggest denying the application as proposed. We do suggest alternatives or modifications to the project. The original Notice of Public Hearing states the project will be "Located to the South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Battle Lake MN". This was misleading at best, if not deceitful. Just three of the 33 proposed buildings are south of Coleman Trail. I may not have commented on the project based on the project location listed on the application and was surprised to learn of the actual proposed locations. The preliminary plat drawing in the Development Data, Roads: States "Existing roads will be utilized" (Coleman Road and Little Mo Road). It appears that Coleman Road is not utilized at all and 100% of the use will be on Little Mo Road. This again appears to mislead. ^1 don't see a definition in the Shoreland Management Ordinance (Ordinance) related to the proposed CIC, which I assume is 'Common Interest Community'. Because the proposed development is nearly 100 percent within the 1000 foot from West Battle Lake line, I assume specifics of the ordinance shall be adhered to and while there is no specific - mention of CIC, similar items listed will be used to understand the Purpose and Intent or Spirit of the Ordinance. In Ordinance Definition 18 Commercial Use: It appeai^that buildings sold for storage suggests a commercial use and Definition 60 defines a Planned Unit Development (PUD) that I use as a guide for the CIC for this discussion. Concerns: The size of the buildings, their close proximity to each other, along with access roads will create a large impervious layer. To put things in perspective, the footprint of one of the units, is about the size of one of those old fashion red dairy barns that dotted the landscape in the past. The proposal is for 33 barn footprints with 10 feet of space between each building. Heavy rainfall on the roofs from adjacent buildings will have a 10-foot alley way to drain away from the buildings. The developers recognize the issue and propose constructing a berm along our property line. We consider a berm part of the construction and do not want it located inside the setback. It appears that this will direct the water that has no time to naturally infiltrate, and would potential flood Little Mo Road and Little Mo Trail or lots to the north. To put the footprint of the proposed buildings in perspective, I overlaid the area of the proposed (buildings only) on the footprint of the Walmart in Fergus Falls. The footprint of the proposed buildings is slightly over 'A the footprint of the local Walmart. 3 Close proximity of buildings creates a concern that an industrial/commercial look will result. I hope that considering the aesthetics of a project is included in the spirt of the Ordinance. As written, the proposal does not satisfy the Ordinance #8, Stormwater Management. 8.B.l. states that impervious surface coverage must not exceed 25% of the lot area. And 8.B.4. states the Surface area of a lot physically separated (i.e. public, private road right-of-way or easement) from itself or another, cannot be included for purposes of the impervious surface calculations. In other words, the area west of Little Mo Road requires a separate calculation of impervious surface area. Considering the area west of Little Mo Road is approximately 2.7 acres and the development proposes 13 units, the proposal is not compliant with the Ordinance. 5 If the same area was proposed for non-riparian Single-Family Residential lots, the area would only accommodate 2 lots at 40,000 sq. ft. each. Is placing 13 buildings in that small space with the idea that it's ok because this is a CEC in the spirit of the Ordinance? If we compare the CEC to the closest definition in the Ordinance, we look to the Planned Unit Development for guidance. The PUD requires at least 50% of the total project area must be preserved as open space. Considering the impervious area created gives rise to compliance and runoff issues, and the spirit of the Ordinance (i.e. open space), the units west of Little Mo Road should be drastically reduced or be eliminated altogether. Also, this area is likely an aquifer recharge area for existing homes and cabins in the area and the impervious layer may prevent aquifer recharge. Alternatives? What are the alternatives to the proposal? 1. Do not construct the project. OR 2. In the spirit of the Ordinance, move the proposed building sites outside the 1000' setback line. Move to a location south of Coleman Trail (as stated in the application) that utilizes Coleman Road for access (also as stated in the application). - The rough sketch below shows there is room for 18-20 units on the proposed parcel. - Suggest phasing in the project with separate permit applications. If the first phase (~ 20 units) goes well, the Planning Commission could consider another CUP within the Shoreland Management Zone at a later date. g---- Additional Questions and Concerns 6 Little Mo Road and Little Mo Trail have not been built to County orTow/nship specifications. Taxpayers that utilize these roads pay all maintenance and improvement cost on these roads o Coleman Road and Coleman Trail are built to specifications and are more suited for the additional traffic that this new development will bring Building units over time will result in an extended construction time. Many construction details are missing and need to be defined. What is the sidewall height, siding type, windows or no windows, on concrete? Pole building or stick built or other? Insulated or not? etc. What will ensure a consistent look to these buildings that will be constructed over an extended period of time? Who will "police" the requirement "absolutely no residence" or "absolutely no commercial use"? Who will police the requirement of not storing items outside the buildings or on the driveways? In drawings, a 10-foot wide driveway is shown. A building of this size is likely going to demand a 16 ft wide door and a wider driveway (and greater impervious area). Summary We respectfully request 1. The Planning Commission Not recommend approval of the proposed development as currently proposed. 2. A new proposal be requested that adheres to the Shoreland Management Ordinance by: a. Maximizing the use of space on the property outside the 1000-foot line from West Battle Lake. b. Utilizing the existing roads that have been constructed to township specifications and can handle the additional traffic. c. Meets the impervious area requirements to protect surface and subsurface waters and considers open space requirements in the spirit of the Shoreland Management Ordinance. Respectfully, Steve and Sherry Wagner 7 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Wednesday, June 3, 2020 3:45 PM Wayne Johnson Chris LeClair; Amy Busko; Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) FW: Planning Commission Mtg 6/10/2020 LLC Storage Units - West Battle Lake From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mr. Johnson, Otter Tail County is in receipt of your comments (below) on the proposed storage units that will be considered at the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting. These comments are being forwarded to the Planning Commission Members (cc'd in this email) for their consideration. It appears that you are aware that this Planning Commission Hearing will be held via Go-To-Meeting and plan on attending. If you have any questions, please contact me or Chris LeClair. Thanks for your interest, Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL OOWMfT WPMIIOt* From: Wayne Johnson <wavneiohnson25@email.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 2:32 PM ^o: Otter Tail County Land <land@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Planning Commission Mtg 6/10/2020 LLC Storage Units - West Battle Lake Planning Commission: Subject: Planning Commission Meeting 10Jun2020 - Conditional Use Permit West Battle Lake - Please find below comments in correspondence to the Subject meeting. Requesting your review and feedback. Please advise if my comments are to considered or if i need be in attendance for communication. I plan to attend the meeting via the Go-To-Meeting via computer. Requesting concurrence my message is received. Planning Commission: Subject: Planning Commission Meeting 10Jun2020 - Conditional Use Permit West Battle Lake 1 My name is Wayne Johnson. I reside at 39361 Little Mo Rd, Clitherall, MN. The proposed plot has immediate impact on my residence location. In part of my reason for living at this location was the family oriented residential neighborhood, lake, privacy and satisfaction I am away from commercial business. This plot changes things. Revising the zone from agriculture to commercial (or a conditional use permit) is a big change and removes control of how land use is established. I am confident there is other land in and/or near the city of Battle lake available for such a development that is for commercial use. Selection of this property for the defined storage unit development / utilization for reason the cost to acquire property zoned agricultural and then subsequently getting a conditional use permit is less than property zoned commercial is not good reason. The narrative of the land use by zone definition is forever changed and homeowner protection of property land use is diminished or taken away. Discussion 1. Agriculture to Commercial (Or Conditional use Permit) This plot must define an ordinance that specifically states the land use utilization can ONLY be for 'Personal' storage units. No business function is to occur in the units. NO Exceptions. Enforcement is a must. Technically this proposal is a business venture. 2. Access. The plot identifies retaining the easement defined as Little Mo Rd (North - South off of Hwy 210 trunk) . Currently we (property owners) along Little Mo Rd and Little Mo Trail use the subject road for access to our property and residences. We landowners currently pay all expenses for maintenance and access associated with the easement. The proposed development will result in significant increased utilization of the road and thus increased maintenance and associated costs. For reason the proposal will increase road utilization, I propose the road be constructed to township specifications and be turned over to the township delegation. The owner of the storage unit development is responsible party for construction expense. This change protects all homeowners from increased costs related to increased utilization, retains required access to our household and increases confidence the road is properly and correctly maintained in timely matter. Additionally, a township road will prevent any obstructions that will result in increased traffic on the current road specification and ensure access remains unrestricted to all landowners that currently use the road. 3. Buildings The plot identifies quantity 33 individual units. I understand owners of the units are to build to personal specification with provision they do not exceed the defined dimension maximum of 36 x 56. The plot does NOT specify a maximum height limit. This must be defined, established and enforced. Item of concern: The square footage of each building is relatively huge. Because of the size, it is anticipated and expected properly owners of each unit will share space to store personal items (boats, cars, trailers, etc). This sharing will result in increased traffic of which has an immediate impact to road utilization , maintenance, access. The increase may impede and obstruct property owner access each residence. (See Item 2 for proposal to construct road to township specification). At minimum the existing easement road is NOT sufficient for increased traffic flow due to a business consideration sharing residential access and must be designed accordingly. Unit construction type and design 2 5, The proposal does not define required material type, color limitations or type design. Until there are ordinances that define and enforce the, the units have zero limits on construction material type or color. This must be defined and agreed upon with neighboring property owners. It will NOT be acceptable to have units that are not aesthetically appealing. There must be codes for construction design, material selection, height limitations. Due to close proximity of building to building locations - Are there any concern for Fire safety and fire safety to residential properties adjacent to the site? Outdoor storage The proposal identifies there will be NO outdoor storage. The proposal must define on how this is to be enforced. I recommend an ordinance be on record providing local authority enforcement opportunity. Hours of Utilization. The proposal encourages owners access their unit during normal daylight business hours. This is NOT acceptable. Restrictions of time must be defined, documented and enforced. The integrity of a family oriented residential neighborhood need be retained. Encouragement must be revised to defined the hours of permitted access (with probable case by case exception). Additionally, it is expected that no person (or persons) may establish overnight occupancy. The storage units need be classified storage units and personal occupancy is not permitted and unlawful. NO Exceptions. Enforcement of compliance is required and mandatory. Exterior lighting - the proposal identifies there is to be only motion sensor lighting AND shall only be installed over the entrance of each unit. Light pollution is an immediate priority, concern and is NOT acceptable. An ordinance should be on file to limit and control lighting. All lights shall be restricted to be lower than the gable height and shall be positioned to display a beam path immediate down. No lights shall project a beam up. No light shall be positioned to display a beam path that interferes with residential properties to the north. Building Entrance: No building bordering the North property shall have entrance (service door or access ) adjacent to the north property line. All building entrance shall be designated to the area immediately adjacent / adjoining the proposed drive for each unit. Unit Construction Timeline: An open timeline for construction of units (Units will be built when sold) is NOT acceptable. Construction traffic, increased noise pollution, light pollution will be experienced for many lengths of time. If units are to be built when sold, the proposal shall include an ordinance that requires a window of time when the construction is initiated and completion date. Additionally, this private construction concept leaves many undesirable options of building appearance with lost control of required building aesthetics and coded requirements. Building specification codes must be defined and enforced (see Unit Construction Type and Design above). 4.Site setback The plot defines a 5G ft setback from property lines. This must be enforced from the edge of the 'Pad' for the building. 5. Site elevation / Water shed 3 Per the proposed survey, the pad sites are to be constructed to elevations 1380,1381,1382,1383, 1385 pending location. The topic elevation of neighboring residential properties located to the north are at 1375 and decline as distances proceed north to the lake. Water runoff to neighboring residential properties and eventually into the lake is not acceptable and will not be permitted and shall be considered unlawful. It is understood the proposed swales are constructed to promote water flow to the designated water retention areas. The proposed swales have zero definition of height and width requirements. An insufficient swale by design or failure results in failed watershed design that has immediate and adverse consequences to residential property owners. Property devaluation is an immediate concern. The proposal shall define swale requirements (height, width, earth design, landscape, etc.) This is a must know. The proposal shows no analysis of water runoff. An analysis must prove the site water runoff (including volume and rate of flow) accurately sheds water to the designated water retention areas AND 'zero' water is shed to the residential properties. The analysis must conclude a fail- safe design. Meaning if the swale is not functioning as designed, corrective action must be immediately implemented to correct thus preventing undue hardship (including but not limited to property damage) to neighboring property owners. Water runoff for sites 14,15,16 Sites 14,15,15 are a high density concentration of impervious ground. The overall calculation of impervious ground for the entire proposal has flaw relative to the 'localized' area f concern. Logic, reason, and analysis of constructed lots 14,15,16 is suspect. The water runoff from the concentrated density of the impervious ground in the immediate local area will result in a significant amount of water with significant high flow rate. This high flow rate can exceed the localized small water retention area capacity located in the existing wooded area adjacent south of the bend in Little Mo Trail. Overflow to the properties will result. Additionally, it is 'assumed' the direction of water flow will enter the 'defined' water retention area and not impede on neighboring properties. Lots 14', 15,16 need be removed from authorized build. 6.Maintenance of property The proposal must include a plan of action for property maintenance (including upkeep of the private units) and responsible party delegation. Non-compliance penalty must be defined and enforced. Maintenance is required on every development / building/ terrain. Maintenance must be completed on the parcel. The proposal shall include required ordinances to be enforced by township delegation for maintenance and improvements. The proposal must include definition of penalty and consequence if in non-compliance. Trees- the plot defines planting of trees. There must be definition of tree maintenance; Should a tree die, replacements must be immediately provisioned. General Who by definition is responsible and accountable for all actions in the development? Is it 'presumed' there is an HOA (or equivalent) for maintenance, and upkeep? Adjacent landowners require definition and detail of how all is to be implemented and enforced. It is imperative all current and future issues remain compliant as promised . 4 Does a conditional land use permit on an agricultural zoned property excuse rules applicable to lake shore management when in the proximity of a lake? Thank You for the opportunity for comment and look forward to response. Wayne Johnson Virus-free, www.avast.com 5 Jr* Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:17 PM Gilchrist, Troy J. Linda Nelson; Chris LeClair; Amy Busko; Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) RE: Letter re Proposed Storage Facility in Clitherall Township (CL305-2); June 10, 2020 Planning Commission DOCSOPEN-#656465-v1-Letter_to_County_re_Proposed_Storage_Facility.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Here is the attached piece of correspondence! Sorry! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAN. From: Marsha Bowman Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:02 PM To: Gilchrist, Troy J. <TGilchrist@Kennedy-Graven.com> Cc: Linda Nelson <lnelson@prtel.com>; Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Amy Busko <ABusko@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Brent Frazier <brentefrazier@gmail.com>; Bruce Stone <abstone@arvig.net>; Dave Trites <Dave.Trites@ruffalonl.com>; David Wass <davidfwass@gmail.com>; Jack Rosenthal <jack.rosenthal@trustcompass.com>; Judd Fischer <fischerscustom@gmail.com>; Richard Gabe <plrbgabe@aol.com>; Rick Wilson <rick.wilsonltc@gmail.com>; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) <rboyer@loretel.net> Subject: RE: Letter re Proposed Storage Facility in Clitherall Township (CL305-2); June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Thank you for providing the comments regarding the proposed storage Facility in Clitherall Township (June 10, 2020 Planning Commission consideration). As you can see, I am forwarding your email to the Planning Commission for their review. If you have any questions, please contact Chris LeClair or me. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL 1 ♦t From: Gilchrist, Troy J. <TGilchrist(5)Kennedv-Graven.com> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 2:42 PM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Linda Nelson <lnelson(S)prtel.com> Subject: Letter re Proposed Storage Facility in Clitherall Township (CL305-2) Hello Marsha, Please see the attached letter sent on behalf of Clitherall Township. Thanks. Troy J. Gilchrist | Attorney at Law Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Direct: 612.337.9214 tQilchrist@kennedv-qraven.com St. Cloud Office 501 West St. Germain Street Suite 304 St. Cloud. MN 56301 Phone: 320.240.8200 Minneapolis Office 470 U S. Bank Plaza 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Toll Free: 1.800.788.8201 Phone: 612.337.9300 ■- Fax: 612.337.9310 i 3'. 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Fergus Falls, MN 56537 VIA U.S. MAIL AND EMAIL (mbowman@co. ottertai 1. mn. us) Re: Proposed Lakes N Woods Storage Facility Dear Ms. Bowman: This firm represents Clitherall Township (“Town”) and the Town asked me to provide a letter to Otter Tail County (“County”) regarding the Lakes N Wood Storage facility (“Storage Facility”) proposed to be located within the Town. The point of this letter is to make clear to the County the Storage Facility is not an allowed use under the Town’s zoning ordinance. As the County is aware, the Town adopted the Clitherall Township Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”) in 2015. The land on which the Storage Facility is proposed to be located is within the Town’s Agricultural District. The lists of uses identified as being allowed in that district do not include storage facilities such as the one being proposed. Therefore, under Section III.C of the Ordinance, the use is not allowed. 1 have enclosed with this letter the sections of the Ordinance identifying the uses allowed in the Agricultural District and the section pointing out that only those uses expressly allowed in a district may occur in that district. I understand the property owner has not applied to the Town to amend its Ordinance to allow the use and has not sought a substantially similar determination. Please forward this letter the County Planning Commission and the County Board, and do not hesitate to contact me if there are any questions. Sini C VoyJAJilcnnst cc: Clitherall Township SEaiON III. CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS C.ALLOWEDUSES: Only those uses specifically listed in this Ordinance as being allowed within a particular district as a permitted, conditional, interim, or accessory use may occur within that district. All other uses, except those expressly found by the Town Board to be substantially similar to a listed use allowed in the district, are prohibited within the district. No use shall be considered substantially similarto an allowed use unless the Town Board acts at a meeting to find the specific use is substantially similartoan allowed use in the same district. Uses allowed on lots located within the Shoreland Overlay District are further restricted by the regulations contained with the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Usesonlots located within the Closed Landfill Overlay District are further restricted by the plans and restrictions established by the Minnesota Pollutioncontrol Agency and any applicable laws. No use allowed within the Township shall be established or expanded without first obtaining all required permits and complying with all applicable standards and regulations set out in this Ordinance and all other Township ordinances. SEaiON IV. AGRICULTURAL DISTRia PURPOSE:A. The purpose of the Agricultural District is to provide a district whose primary purpose is to maintain, conserve, and enhance agriculture land while providing suitable areas of low-density, single-family dwellings. PERMITTED USES:B. The following uses are allowed in the Agricultural District without the issuance of a conditional use permit or an interim use permit, but a land use permit may be required: Agriculture uses. Feedlots. Farm buildings. Farm drainage structures. Greenhouse or nursery. Temporary or seasonal roadside stands for sale of agricultural products. Class A home occupations. Class B home occupations. Public parks. Single-family dwellings. Government facilities. Excavations. Essential services. One multi-family dwelling or two single-family dwellings (which may be mobile homes) provided they are for the purpose of the operation of a farm on the same property. Remodelingof anyof the structures allowed above. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. INTERIM USES:C. The following uses are allowed in the Agricultural District with the issuance of an interim use permit by the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: 1. Mining operations. 2. Additional farm dwelling. CONDITIONAL USES:D. The following uses may be allowed in the Agricultural District with the issuance of a conditional use permit by the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: Commercial grain storageand drying. Agriculture-oriented businesses. Livestock sales barns. Livestock transfer stations. Cemeteries. Commercial kennel. Group camps. Communication towers. Duplexes. Multiple-family residential dwellings Daycare facilities. Light industry. Repairshops. Outdoor recreation facilities. Shooting preserves. Solid waste transferstations. Salvage yards. Religious facilities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ACCESSORY USES ANDSTRUaURES:E. The following uses andstructuresareallowedwithinthe Agricultural District withoutthe issuance of a conditional use permit or an interim use permit, but a land use permit may be required: 1. A subordinate building or use which is incidental to and customarily connected with the principal building or use and which is located on the same lot with such principal building or use. 2. Recreational facilities which serve the residents of the principal use on the sa me property. 3. Operation and storage of vehicles, equipment, and machinery which is incidental tothe permitted principal use on the property. Offices in 470 U S Bank Plaza 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 fax WWW. kennedy-graven com Affirmative .Actioa Equal Opportunity Employer RECEIVED JUN 0 8 2020 -AND S RESOURCf Kennedy Minneapolis Saint Paul St. Cloud TROVJ. GILCHRIST Attorney at Law Direct Dial (612) 337-9214 Email: tgllchrist@kennedy-graven.com Also: St. Cloud Office 501 W. Gennain Street. Suite304 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320)240-8200 June 4, 2020 Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management 540 Fir Ave. W. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 VIA U.S. MAIL AND EMAIL (mbowman@co. ottertai 1. mn. us) Re: Proposed Lakes N Woods Storage Facility Dear Ms. Bowman: This firm represents Clitherall Township (“Town”) and the Town asked me to provide a letter to Otter Tail County (“County”) regarding the Lakes N Wood Storage facility (“Storage Facility”) proposed to be located within the Town. The point of this letter is to make clear to the County the Storage Facility is not an allowed use under the Town’s zoning ordinance. As the County is aware, the Town adopted the Clitherall Township Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”) in 2015. The land on which the Storage Facility is proposed to be located is within the Town's Agricultural District. The lists of uses identified as being allowed in that district do not include storage facilities such as the one being proposed. Therefore, under Section lll.C of the Ordinance, the use is not allowed. 1 have enclosed with this letter the sections of the Ordinance identifying the uses allowed in the Agricultural District and the section pointing out that only those uses expressly allowed in a district may occur in that district. 1 understand the property owner has not applied to the Town to amend its Ordinance to allow the use and has not sought a substantially similar determination. Please forward this letter the County Planning Commission and the County Board, and do not hesitate to contact me if there are any questions. Sim C Voyjrciilcnrist cc: Clitherall Township SEaiON III. CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRiaS ALLOWED USES:C. Only those uses specifically listed in this Ordinance as being allowed within a particular districtas a permitted, conditional, interim, or accessory use may occur within that district. All other uses, except those expresslyfound by the Town Board to be substantially similar to a listed use allowed in the district, are prohibited within the district. No use shall be considered substantially similarto an allowed use unless the Town Board acts at a meeting tofind the specific use is substantially similarto an allowed use in the same district. Uses allowed on lots located within the Shorela nd Overlay District are further restricted by the regulations contained with the Shorela nd Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Useson lots located within the Closed Landfill Overlay District are further restricted by the plans and restrictions esta blished by the Minnesota Pollution control Agency and any applicable laws. No use allowed within the Township shall be establishedorexpanded without first obtaining all required permits and complying with all applicable standardsand regulations set out inthis Ordinance and all other Township ordinances. SECTION IV. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT PURPOSE:A. The purpose of the Agricultural District is to provide a district whose primary purpose is to maintain, conserve, and enhance agriculture land while providing suitable areas of low-density, single-family dwellings. PERMITTED USES:B. The following uses are allowed in the Agricultural District without the issuance of a conditional use permit or an interim use permit, but a land use permit may be required: Agriculture uses. Feedlots. Farm buildings. Farm drainage structures. Greenhouse or nursery. Temporary or seasonal roadside stands for sale of agricultural products. Class A home occupations. Class B home occupations. Public parks. Single-family dwellings. Government facilities. Excavations. Essential services. One multi-familydwelling or two single-family dwellings (which maybe mobile homes) provided they a re for the purpose of the operation of a farm on the sa me property. Remodeling of a ny of the structures allowed a bove. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. INTERIM USES:C. The following uses are allowed in the Agricultural District with the issuance of an interim use permit by the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: Mining operations.1. Additional farm dwelling.2. CONDITIONAL USES:D. The following uses may be allowed in the Agricultural District with the issuance of a conditional use permit by the Town Board in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance: Commercial grain storageand drying. Agriculture-oriented businesses. Livestocksales barns. Livestock transfer stations. Cemeteries. Commercial kennel. Group camps. Communication towers. Duplexes. Multiple-family residential dwellings Daycare facilities. Light industry. Repairshops. Outdoor recreation facilities. Shooting preserves. Solid waste transferstations. Salvage yards. Religious facilities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. ACCESSORY USES ANDSTRUCTURES:E. The following uses and structuresare allowed within the Agricultural District without the issua nee of a conditional use permit or an interim use permit, but a land use permit may be required: 1. A subordinate building or use which is incidental to and customarily connected with the principal building or use and which is located on the same lot with such principal building or use. 2. Recreational facilities which serve the residents of the principal use on the same property. 3. Operation and storage of vehicles, equipment, and machinery which is incidental to the permitted principal use on the property. Marsha Bowman M^sha Bowman Thursday, June 4, 2020 11:20 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Amy Busko FW: Notice of Public Hearing: June 10, 2020 Applications ______ 4585_001.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject]^_ •Afta^ments: I am forwarding communication received from Scott Schroeder (MPCA) regarding the 3 Applications (attached) that will be considered at the June 10th Meeting for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact Chris or me. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 } OTTER TAN. From: Schroeder, Scott T (MPCA) <scott.t.schroeder@state.mn.us> Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 9:18 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Amy Busko <ABusko@co.ottertail.mn.us>; Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Notice of Public Hearing: June 10, 2020 Hi Marsha, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Detroit Lakes office recently received the attached notices of public hearing for the June 10, 2020 Otter Tail County Planning Commission meeting. MPCA staff has no specific comments on the three proposed projects, other than to ensure that the Applicants obtain and comply with any necessary State and/or Federal permits, including the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Disposal System (SDS) Construction Stormwater permit, if applicable. Information on the MPCA's Construction Stormwater permitting program, including who needs to obtain the permit prior to construction, can be found on the MPCA's website at https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/construction-stormwater. In general, permit coverage is needed by the owner or operator of any construction activity disturbing one acre or more of soil, or less than one acre of soil if that activity is part of a larger "common plan of development or sale" that covers more than one acre. Also, an additional note: the draft Otter Tail River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) report includes the three lakes identified for the three proposed projects: East Silent (56-0517-00), Franklin (56-0759-00), and West Battle (56-0239-00). Each of these lakes are identified in the draft WRAPS as priority lakes for protection, which means these lakes are among those that are at a high risk of becoming impaired if they were to receive additional pollutants like phosphorus. Protection strategies identified in the draft WRAPS report for these lakes include protection and maintenance of forests and lakeshore, stormwater infiltration on developed properties, and improved upland or surface runoff. Additional information for the Otter Tail River WRAPS can be found at the following link or by contacting me at the information listed below: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/watersheds/otter-tail-river. 1 I ■ ^ V V Thank you for the opportunity to review and for continuing to notify our office about projects located on or near waterbodies in Otter Tail County, especially those identified by the MPCA as impaired. -Scott Scott Schroeder | Environmental Specialist Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Northwest Watershed Unit | Watershed Division 714 Lake Avenue, Suite 220 | Detroit Lakes, MN | 56501 Direct: 218-846-8134 | Office Main: 218-847-1519 scott.t.schroeder(5)state.mn.us | www.pca.state.mn.us i. Our rriission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. NOTICE: This email (including attachrnents) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521. This email may be confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply back to the sender that you have received this message in error, then delete it. Thank you. 2 OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMWISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Current Owner: Jody & Leisha Coleman 21657 Co. Rd. 11 Elbow Lake MN 56531 Buyers:Aaron Anderson 31876 Castlewood Ln. Breezy Point MN 56472 Matt Hoen 29270 Norway Lake Trail Undenvood MN 56586 HEARING DATE/LOCATION: June 10. 2020, at 6:30 P.M. Via Go-To-Meeting - See Below CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Proposed CIC “Lakes n Woods Storage LLC” is proposing a 33-unit storage development - residential and commercial uses are strictly prohibited. The units wiil be privateiy owned, and the roads wiil be privately maintained. This appiication is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privateiy owned driveways to access the storage units. There wiii be no outdoor storage. Additional information is on file at Land & Resource Management. LAKE NAME/NUMBER/CLASS: West Battle Lake (56-239), General Development E-911 ADDRESS: None - Located to the South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Battle Lake MN 56515 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That Part of the SW1 /4 of the SW1/4 and GL 4, Section 1 & That Part of GL 1 Section 2 of Clitherall Township. ** Weather Conditions may change the Hearing date and time. If bad weather occurs, please listen to the local Fergus Falls Radio Stations or contact the Land & Resource Management Office, by 4:30 p.m., for possible rescheduling of the Hearing. The above Applicant has made application to the Otter Tail County Planning Commission for a Preliminary Plat as per the requirements of the Subdivision Controls Ordinance and the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Walz, the public hearing will be held remotely via Go-To- Meeting. Public testimony regarding this application will only be received by email, in writing, or by participating in the remote public hearing. Information regarding access to the Go-To-Meeting public hearing will be provided on the Land & Resource website. Written correspondence or emails regarding this application will be received up until 12:00 p.m./noon the day prior to the public hearing date. May 27. 2020 Mailing Date RickWilson Chairman Planning Commission Off ER TAIL COUNTY PLANNIIG GOliHISSBON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ; APPLICANT: Marvin A. & Ann K. Hexum 34112 390^>* Street Dent MN 56528 HEARING DATE/LOCATION: June 10,2020 at 6:30 P.M.** Via Go-To-Meeting - See Below PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST: A Preliminary Plat titled “Silent Ridge Drive”, consisting of 8 Single Family Residential Riparian Lots, 1 Block. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): The construction of a 1,040’ long road to meet County and Township standards. Approximately 3,000 cy of alteration. LAKE NAME/ NUMBER/CLASS: East Silent Lake (56-517), Recreational Development (RD) E-911 ADDRESS: None - located to the west of 30221 Silent Beach RD., Dent MN 56528 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of GL’s 4 & 9, Section 33 of Dora Township " Weather Conditions may change the Hearing date and time. If bad weather occurs, please listen to the local Fergus Falls RadioStations or contact the Land & Resource Management Office,.bv.4:30p.m...for possible rescheduling of the Hearing. The above Applicant has made application to the Otter Tail County Planning Commission for a Preliminary Plat as per the requirements of the Subdivision Controls Ordinance and the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Walz, the public hearing will be held remotely via Go-To- Meeting. Public testimony regarding this application will only be received by email, in writing, or by participating in the remote public hearing. Information regarding access to the Go-To-Meeting public hearing will be provided on the Land & Resource website. Written correspondence or emails regarding this application will be received up until 12:00 p.m./noon the day prior to the public hearing date. May 27.2020Rick Wilson Chairman Planning Commission Mailing Date OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLAMNiNG COlMiSSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT: Bill Pladson PO Box 526 Dickinson ND 58601 HEARING DATE/LOCATION: June 10. 2020 at 6:30 P.M.** Via Go-To-Meeting - See Below PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST: A Preliminary Plat titled “Pladson’s Addition”, consisting of 5 Single Family Residential Non-Riparian Lots, 1 Block. LAKE NAME/ NUMBER/CLASS: Franklin Lake (56-759), Recreational Development (RD) E-911 ADDRESS: 24689 Labrador Beach Rd., Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 & 3 BIk 1 of West Franklin Lake Acres, Sections 27 & 34 of Dunn Township ** Weather Conditions may change the Hearing date and time, if bad weather occurs, piease listen to the local Fergus Falls Radio Stations or contact the Land & Resource Managerhent Office. bv .4:30lp.m.. for possible.rescheduling of the Hearing The above Applicant has made application to the Otter Tail County Planning Commission for a Preliminary Plat as per the requirements of the Subdivision Controls Ordinance and the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. In response to the COVlb-19 public health emergency declared by Governor Walz, the public hearing will be held remotely via Go-To- Meeting. Public testimony regarding this application will only be received by email; in writing, or by participating in the remote public hearing. Information regarding access to the Go-To-Meeting public hearing will be provided on the Land & Resource website. Written correspondence or emails regarding this application will be received up until 12:00 p.m./noon the day prior to the public hearing date. Rick Wilson May 27.2020 Chairman Planning Commission Mailing Date Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, June 8, 2020 9:59 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Peggy Feagins FW: Lakes n Woods Storage; June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Storage Unitsl.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find a letter from Peggy Feagins for your review and consideration of the Lakes n Woods Storage (CIC) proposal. Please note confirmation of the forwarding of this letter as well as a copy of the letter is placed into the file as part of the record. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAILCOLMtv From: Peggy Feagins <peggy@feagins.net> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 9:48 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us>; cleclair@ottertail.co.mn.us Subject: Lakes n Woods Storage Marsha, I have attached a letter for the Planning Commission of some of my concerns about this proposed development. • Do our letters go to the commissioners before their meeting? • Do they truly read them? • Do they become a permanent part of the meeting record? Thank you. Margaret 1 June 8, 2020 To: Members of the Planning Commission, Otter Tail County, Minnesota From: Margaret (Tucker) Feagins, Little MO property owner Re: Lakes n Woods Storage application I am writing to express some concerns about this type of business being built in this location. Runoff. This is an immense project, acres and acres of buildings and driveways. I question whether the proposed swales would contain the runoff during heavy rains, particularly in the western section which, I believe, drains to the north. Lights. Your management ordinance states motion sensor lights will be above each unit's entry. There is no mention or prohibition of adding other lighting (dusk to dawn). This would definitely be an intrusion on the surrounding neighborhoods. Please clarify. Adverse effects on quality of life. People have chosen to live here because of the woods and quiet country setting, enjoyment of wildlife, starry nights void of city lights, and, yes, fields of buckwheat and sunflowers. The proposed project would greatly diminish what people came here to find. Adverse effects on property values. Property values would most certainly be impacted by this development. I am astounded that the Colemans, after charging enormous prices for these lake lots, would then turn around and sell to such an enterprise as this which will surely lower those property values. Location. Your management ordinance #5 states that because of the close proximity to Hwy 210, "the project site is ideal for commercial purposes." We beg to differ! Surely Battle Lake, Underwood, Clitherall and other surrounding towns have in their long-range planning, zoning for such businesses as this. Let's keep commercial enterprises in the city, and country in the country. Questions for the Commissioners. Have each of you visited the site of this proposed construction? Have you acquainted yourselves with the neighborhood in Little MO and the Coleman Estates? Have you asked yourselves if you would want this project in your back yards? Who am I? My family has been in this location (39359 Little MO Road) for over sixty years. My father was one of the first to purchase land in 1956 from John Murdock when he divided some of his farm into lake lots. My father built a summer cabin there for his family to enjoy—which we certainly have. After his death, with rising taxes and maintenance issues, his widow and children formed The Tucker Family Company LLC (1998); its purpose being to share the cost of taxes, maintenance, improvements and use of the cabin, and to hold the property in trust for future generations of the family. I am currently president of our little six member company and I can say we are all in agreement that this Land n Lakes commercial enterprise is inappropriate for this location. We urge that your recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners will be to deny this permit. Most sincerely. Margaret (Tucker) Feagins 800 Sunset Lane Belton, MO 64012 (816) 318-4488 tl Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, June 8, 2020 10:20 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Emma Barry; Clay@dietrichhomes.com FW: Conditional Use Permit Hearing / June 10, 2020; Lakes n Woods Storage LLC OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - Battle Lake Storage.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find correspondence received regarding the "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" for your consideration. This proposal is included on the June 10*’’ Planning Commission Agenda. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 From: Emma Barry <ebarry@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 9:32 AM To: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: FW: Conditional Use Permit Hearing I believe he told me he talked to you about this, Chris and wanted me to pass it on for the meeting. Thank you ^ From: Clay <Clav@dietrichhomes.com> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 9:30 AM To: Otter Tail County Land <land@co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Clay <Clav@dietrichhomes.com> Subject: Conditional Use Permit Hearing Land & Resources Office, Please find the attached document with my comments and concerns for the Conditional Use permit sought by "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" and owners Aaron Anderson / Matt Hoen. I will also be on the Go to Meeting site on Wednesday June 10, 2020 to answer any questions the commission members may have. My cell number is 701-261-4882 if any questions prior to the meeting. Thank you. 1 ; *Clay Dietrich - President P. 701.364.2781 F. 701.364.2783 W. dietrichhomes.com Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more Click Here. ; 2 Clay Dietrich - President P. 701.364.2781 F. 701.364.2783 W. dietrichhomes.com iHETfeitai '. Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast Ltd, an innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. Providing a safer and more useful place for your human generated data. Specializing in; Security, archiving and compliance. To find out more Click Here. 2 OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 6-7-2020 RESPONSE TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST Dear Commission Members, I am Clay Dietrich, the owner of the property located at 39523 Coleman Trail, Clitherall, MN 56524 legally known as Lot 12, Block 1, Coleman Estates. My wife Suzy and I have owned this property since April of 2017. We have made many improvements over the last three years including a finished storage and game room structure. We have plans to build our new home this year. We have resided in Moorhead, MN since 1983 and hope to make this property our residence within two years if plans work out as currently designed. I want to share with your commission information of who I am and my work and knowledge as related to this project. I own Dietrich Homes, Inc. and have been a licensed contractor within the state of Minnesota since 1992.1 have been in the construction industry since 1975 building residential and commercial properties. I have developed many multi-family and commercial sites ranging from 5 to 12 acres in size. These larger properties all require site and building design prior to permitting and I have managed the team designing these properties. I have also designed and constructed many lake homes in Otter Tail County including the lakes of West Battle, Otter Tail, Blanche, Little McDonald, Big McDonald, West Silent, and am currently finishing a home on Trowbridge Lake by Vergas. Our company is a full design / build firm that has CAD design, interior design, site design, sub-contractor management, and construction all under one roof and managed by our employees. I was also a professional firefighter for the City of Moorhead for 27 years. I served from 1983 until 2009. I was trained at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland with an emphasis on Command and Control of Fire Department Operations and Building Construction for the Fire Service. I was also a Regional Haz-Mat Director for the MN State Haz-Mat Team covering the NW twenty counties of MN. This did include Otter Tail County. I retired in 2009 as an Assistant Fire Chief for Moorhead Fire Dept. I have reviewed the proposed 33-unit storage development as proposed by Lakes n Woods Storage, LLC. I have also talked with one of the Owner's, Matt Hoen, and expressed my concerns for the project. He has said that he would be open to suggestions for improving the proposed project. I will attempt to show the design deficiencies in the proposed project and recommend improvements that would need to happen to resolve the issues identified. I will also point out the fire hazards that exist with the design and layout of the structures and talk about the local fire departments abilities to control a multi building fire. Drives, driveways, and traffic flow- The proposed typical units, driveways, and gravel drives are not laid out with enough space to back trailers into the structures or to even park vehicles in front of the structures on their individual driveways. The site plan shows 10' wide by 16' deep driveways. This does not meet the minimum 12' wide driveway that must be included in the impervious surface calculations as per Section IV, Paragraph 8, B5. This also does not meet the definition of a parking stall listed in definitions item 57 that states an off-street area for motor vehicles not less than 10' by 20' having access to the private drive needs to be provided. I would suggest the area needed in front of each storage structure to park pickups and back boats and pontoons into these structures through a 16' wide overhead door will need to be 16' wide by 24' deep to make the swing off of a 20' drive road into these structures. These dimensions will leave a 44' distance from the edge of the drive road to the building. Even at this dimension there may be people unable to make this transition work without driving on the areas intended to be pervious rendering them impervious. The distance from the front of opposing structures to one on the other side of the drive is now 52' on the site plan. The suggested distances above will require an increase to 68' for the off-street parking and back in distances to work. This may cause some of the structure to become shorter but is needed to make the traffic flow functional. Also, the proposed drives on this site plan do not show turn arounds at the ends or cul-de-sacs for vehicles to change directions without using a driveway to a structure or backing out. The site needs better traffic flow incorporated into the design. Structure Setbacks and Spacing- The proposed plan shows the required 50' setback to property line and the 20' to road right of ways but does not take into consideration distance between structures for fire spread and control. The structures are placed 10' to 12' apart creating a situation where fire can spread from structure to structure from convection forces alone without wind being taken into consideration. These structures are typically unprotected wood pole barn structures with truss roof systems covered with steel roof panels and steel siding. Unprotected wood structures, without sheetrock to protect the roof trusses from fire exposure, usually have roof failures within 7 minutes of fire impingement on the truss metal gussets. The roof systems also typically have 2' overhangs which would put the roofs from structure to structure within 6' to 8' of each other. Fire spread from structure to structure is highly likely even without any wind pushing the heat. Our area receives strong winds out of the SE quite often which would push the fire from structure to structure quickly and could possibly jump the distance from the structures to the trees surrounding the site. If the fire was to get into the trees it would race through the heavily wooded residential lots to the north of the storage structures. Many homes and possibly lives could be lost if this scenario were to play out. The owners of these residential properties may have their escape out of the area blocked by the fire and would have to abandon vehicles and homes. Time of response and water supply is a big issue for rural fire departments. These structures are to be unoccupied privately owned storage structures that are not be used for living purposes. The area will not have people around to report a fire quickly if it happens at night. The residential homes in the area are several hundred feet away from the structures and the sight lines are blocked by trees. This will probably result in the first report of a fire being called in when the fire is coming through the roof already. This delayed reporting and the normal time of response for the Battle Lake Fire Department could result in first arriving fire engines not arriving until 20 minutes after the initial start of the fire. The area is also without a water supply as there is no public water supply and no way to get to the lake for water drafting operations. The water supply would have to come from tanker trucks and a shuttle system set up by the surrounding mutual aid fire departments which uses up more precious time. Fire science has proven that fires double in size every minute and can grow much faster than that if wind is fueling the fire. The scenario I have described is hypothetical but extremely likely if a fire was to occur. Building and fire codes have been developed to protect lives and property. Many areas have codes that define building spacing to help control fire spread. In this area the code for residential dwellings is 10' from the property, line which results in a minimum of 20' between structures. Residential dwellings are by state building code protected structures which means the structural members have to be covered with fire rated materials which is typically sheetrock. With this being said the fire spread from home to home would be much slower than the fire spread from proposed storage structure to storage structure. I would like to see the storage structures be at least 20' apart as the surrounding homes are required to be. This spacing would also create a fall out zone around each structure. This means if the structure was to collapse because of fire the walls of the 14' to 16' tall structures would not land against the walls of the nearby structure causing damage and fire spread. This spacing would also give the firefighters enough space to create a water curtain wall to protect the next structure from becoming involved in the fire. Outside Storage- The application says there will be no outside storage but does not define what outside storage items are. I would want to see this defined as no outside storage of any items to also include all vehicles, trailers, garbage receptacles, portable toilets, and above ground propane tanks. Portable toilets are permissible during construction but must be removed when construction is complete or there are lengthy time periods between construction phases. There should be nothing left outside the storage units when complete. Landscape Buffers- The site plan shows landscape buffers along Little Mo Road but there are not buffers along the north portion of Little Mo or along Highway 210. A 20' wide buffer along these areas, along with the existing trees remaining, would help screen the structures from all four sides. Maintenance & Replacement of Landscape- Trees, shrubs, and other landscape features should be maintained in good condition that presents a healthy and neat appearance. The maintenance would include mowing of the entire property including vacant lots, ditches and water retention areas when dry. This should be part of a HOA that each owner of the storage structures contributes to. The HOA should also manage road and drive maintenance for the properties including Little Mo Road for their portion. The developer is responsible for managing the HOA until such time as 80% of the units are sold and a HOA Board is elected. Signage- A temporary sign during construction for sale of the properties would be perhnissible. Signage to be removed within 30 days of the sale of the last property. No permanent signage should be necessary for privately owned units. Odors- There should be no use allowed that would cause odors that could be detected after the air has been diluted with 4 or more volumes of odor free air within the residential lot areas. Building Materials- Structures should have a finished appearance and architectural treatment that is consistent with the style of the surrounding residential structures. Structures should be compatible with the scale of the nearby residences. The project should have a consistent style and color pallet acceptable to residential areas so as not to appear to be a commercial zone. My suggestion would be for darker earth tone colors that blend with the surroundings and minimize the size of the structures; I would also suggest two colors of siding with a 3' bottom band and a second color above. The roofs should be a darker color to not reflect brightly in the sunlight. Type of Project by Zoning- I would feel most comfortable with this project being a PUD project with all of the details worked out prior to construction. I think this type of project being governed by a PUD that has neighborhood input could alleviate the fears of an existing residential neighborhood, that has a vested interest in keeping the neighborhood as a great place to live and enjoy with their families. The families that are already here have invested their heart and soul into making this neighborhood and their homes a valuable part of the West Battle Lake environment. We all want to ensure the area continues to uphold the high family values and neighborhood investments that have been made here for generations. i Thank you for your consideration, Clay & Suzy Dietrich Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, June 8, 2020 12:27 PM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Laurie FW: Lakes n Woods Storage, LLC; June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Letter to Ottertail County Planning Commission.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Please find that I am forwarding correspondence received on the Lakes n Woods Storage, LLC for your consideration. This proposal is placed on the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Agenda. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTERTAIL From: Laurie <laurie@northcassherald.com> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 11:58 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Lakes n Woods Storage, LLC Ms. Bowman, I am writing to speak against the proposed Conditional Use Permit for Lake n Woods Storage, since I am currently out of town and will not be able to attend the JunelO, 2020 meeting in person. Please make this attached letter part of the official record. Please let me know that you received this. Sincerely, Laurie Bassett, Secretary, Tucker Family Company, LLC Laurie Bassett, Publisher North Cass Herald 120 Main St. Belton, MO 64012 816-322-2375 1 June 8, 2020 To Members of the Ottertail County Planning Commission: I am writing to speak against the proposed Conditional Use Permit for Lake n Woods Storage, since I am currently out of town and will not be able to attend the JunelO, 2020 meeting. Please make this letter part of the official record. The purpose of zoning regulations is to protect adjoining landowners from devaluation of their property. It is designed to keep similar uses in the same areas, and to create buffers between different zoning classes. While I understand that a Conditional Use Permit doesn't technically change the zoning, it has the same effect. An industrial use is at the opposite end of the spectrum from our adjacent wooded lakefront property. To put storage units next to such property would certainly decrease its value. My grandfather, who was born in Clitherall, built our cabin at 39359 Little MO Rd. hriore than 60 years ago, and since that time six generations of my family have been coming to these northern woods to enjoy the peace and tranquility we find here. There are several things about this proposed development that would detract from our enjoyment of our property. Lighting is of primary concern. We enjoy the darkness at night, being able to see the stars, and viewing the occasional aurora borealis. Flood lighting and motion detection lights coming pn and off would certainly detract. A variety of wildlife currently makes its home in the fields and woods. Added noise, traffic, people, and lights would be an encroachment on their natural habitat. While I understand there would be provisions to handle stormwater runoff, these never quite take care of it all. There is a high potential for the runoff from units like these to contain contaminates such as antifreeze, oil, or gasoline. Not everyone who stores boats or other recreational vehicles in these units will care about the water quality in the lake or in our wells, the latter of which we use for drinking and bathing. There are plenty of areas near towns in Ottertail County that are already zoned for industrial use. There is no need to build storage units in a rural area right next to lakefront properties, some with quite extravagant homes. I would ask you to please deny this Conditional Use Permit and let this out-of-town investor find a more suitable location for storage units. Sincerely, Laurie Bassett 203 N. Sunset Ln. Raymore, MO 64083 816-522-4943 r4 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, June 8, 2020 12:13 PM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko Lake n Woods Storage LLC; June 10, Planning Commission Meeting SKM_454e20060812460.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find correspondence from Alice C Hofstad, received on the "Lake n Woods Storage, LLC" for your consideration. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL9! 1 RECEIVED JUN 0 S 202C -AND & RESOUBCt June 5, 2020 Rick Wilson Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Mn 56537 Dear Mr. Wilson: I have been a resident living on Little Mo Trail for over 20 years. In that time 1 have seen many changes to this area. These cabins were owned by descendants of some of the earliest settlers to this area. Over the years that has changed but all owners had a deep appreciation for the land and the beautiful lakes. It can be observed in that the land has not been clear cut. The owners loved their little quiet places in the woods, even as these little places grew larger. Somehow building huge storage units does not quite fit with this environment. This would just create more traffic and disturbances at all hours of the day and night. I live alone but I am not afraid of the dark. I do not need lights shining in my woods at night. My late husband David spent much time mowing the sides of the road coming into our place. He did it not because anyone paid him to do it, but because he took pride in our environment. I do not think he would be proud of storage units. I would ask that you consider the feelings of the people who call Little Mo their home. The majority of the homeowners here would agree that this is not the type of development they want. Please vote no on this permit application to build storage units. Yours truly. Alice C. Hofstad 39469 Little Mo Trail PO Box 96 Battle Lake, Mn 56515 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, June 8, 2020 2:25 PM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Bob Feagins FW: Lakes n Woods Storage LLC; June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Lake n Woods Storage Units.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find correspondence on Lake n Woods Storage LLC, for your consideration. Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management GSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 —Original Message— From; Bob Feagins <bob@feagins.net> Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:50 PM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us>; cleclair@ottertail.co.mn.us Subject: Lakes n Woods Storage LLC Hi Marsha, I am a property owner next to the proposed Lakes n Woods Storage project (210 Highway and Little Mo Road on the south side of West Battle Lake). Attached is a letter for the planning commission with my concerns. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Bob Feagins 816-686-2179 1 June 8, 2020 To Members of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission: Re: Conditional Use Permit for Lake n Woods Storage (near 210 highway and Little Mo Rd.) I am writing to voice my objections to the proposed conditional use permit for Lake n Woods Storage. This property is currently zoned for agricultural use, and is located directly adjacent to several lakefront homes and cabins, in a wooded setting. I have been enjoying the cabin that my grandfather built at 39359 Little MO Rd. my whole life, along with many members of my family. Storage units directly next to our lot will decrease our property's value, as well as that of many others in the area. I ask the commissioners to consider why it is necessary or desirable to place an industrial area directly next to residential lakefront property. Surely there are many other suitable sites in the county that are not next to developed lakefront. One of my concerns with the proposal is the potential for bright outdoor lighting that is common for this type of business. We value the tranquility of our cabin and viewing the night sky. Around the clock security lighting would definitely detract from the enjoyment of our woods. The additional noise and traffic that this would bring to the area would also have a negative impact on the character of the community. Additional concerns include wear and tear to our privately maintained roads, and potential for erosion due to storm water runoff. I will not be able to attend the meeting where this proposal is reviewed, so please make this letter part of the official record. I ask you to deny this conditional use permit. This business would be a much better fit in an industrial area, not directly adjacent to residential lakefront properties. Sincerely, Bob Feagins 608 N. Jackson St. Raymore, MO 64083 816-686-2179 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:54 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer {rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Mabel Tinjaca FW: Proposed Storage Units: West Battle Lake (56-239) General Development. See Below; June 10, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Otter Tail Land Commission Letter 6-5-20.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Please find that I am forwarding communication on the Lakes n Woods Storage LLC for your consideration. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL9’ From: Mabel Tinjaca <mtinJacal@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:47 AM To: Rick.WilsonLTC@gmail.com; Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Proposed Storage Units: West Battle Lake (56-239) General Development. See Below Dear Mr. Wilson, Attached is a letter opposing the approval of the permit to build the proposed 33 units on 210 West Battle Lake. We hope you and the Commission members will give this request serious consideration. Thank you Mel Tinjaca-Tucker Ph.D Cabin Owner, Little MO Trail (816)392-3114 1 Mel Tinjaca-Tucker Ph.D 2525 Main # 108 Kansas City, Missouri 64108 June 9, 2020 Rick Wilson, Chairman Ottertail County Planning Commission 540 West Fir Avenue ’Fergus Falls, MN P^r Mr. Wilson] I think you would agree that the beautiful landscape on 210 just West of Battle Lake will change if 'commercial storage units are built so close to the lake. We purchased our cabin when our son was not; |even one year old. We wanted to provide him with a full childhood experience: to run and play freely in jthe woods and then jump into the cool waters of Battle Lake. At the cabin, Chris could be surrounded by| nature and free to take in Minnesota's beauty. Chris is now 25 years old. We have amazing memories of jentering the long driveway into the cabin as we anticipated the first look at Battle Lake, I I ‘n ( jthe drive into the cabin will be forever changed. We would see a commercial storage unit instead] jTrees and landscaping will not hide the sight and light pollution that is proposed. The east side of 210 is already a commercial area. Wouldn't this development be better placed there?) JHere is a list of our concerns: The proposed 33 unit storage units would: o Encourage more commercial use on this side of 210 o joecrease our property value, o iincrease traffic and potentially the safety we currently feel in the neighborhood I j--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1o Also increase noise pollution,^___________________ o ’Decrease the beauty of the land surrounding the lake jWe request that the land continue to be zoned as agricultural and not set precedence for commerci^ |usage. We hope that you and the other Council Members will give this serious consideration so tha^' some day when Chris has children, they will look forward to going to Minnesota in the summer and,_ anticipate the lake experience as they turn north on 210 into the long drive on their way to the cabin) [Thank youj Mel T. Tucker PfT^ '(816-392-3114) PO Box 805, 39473 Little Mo Trail Battle Lake, MN 56515 received JUN 0 5 2020 -AND & RESOURCE 2 June 2020 Rick Wilson Otter Tail County Planning Commission Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Mn 56537 Dear Mr. Wilson: We are writing in regard to the conditional use permit request for storage units that are to be built west of Coleman Trail, off of Little Mo Road and Trail. The survey attached to the application indicates that these storage buildings (33 total) would be built on both sides of Little Mo Road. We have concerns about this development. This area has been zoned agriculture for decades and is a habitat for wildlife and many birds. Bee keepers at one time brought in hives because of the buckwheat planted on these acres. Little Mo Road and Trail are not on a township road. We have had to do the maintenance of this road, to include private plowing, mowing the grass on the sides, and adding and grading gravel as needed over the years. This road is not wide enough for cars to meet without driving onto the shoulder. This has not been an issue because of the few cars using this road. This would not be the case if 33 storage units were built. We would want the developer to construct the entire Little Mo Road to township standards so that the township would assume maintenance and snow plowing of this road. We have great concerns about the size of these units. The site plan specifies that the units are 38 feet by 58 feet which is over 2,200 square feet. That is a fairly big house, let alone a storage unit. We are also concerned that there would be 33 separate units rather than five buildings with the units integrated into the building. The application states that construction would be done as they are sold. So this construction could go on for years? We would like to see a time limit on the construction of these units. There is no mention of what the exterior of these buildings would look like as far as colors and materials used. They also stated in the application that said no outside storage would be allowed. Who would monitor that when they are privately owned? We can see lumber, trailers, barrels, all kinds of things left outside between the buildings. How will this development be lit? We do not care to have lights on all night. Will people be able to access this storage unit at all hours of the night? Our enjoyment of Battle Lake includes watching the 4 stunning sunsets and looking for northern lights. I do not think storage lighting will enhance this quality of living. We have seen a significant raise in our property taxes. Part of that is a result of development of the Coleman Estates. As our property values increase, we can ask, "do 33 storage units in our back yards increase the value of our homes?". We think not. We preferred the buckwheat and blue bird houses. We would ask that you give due consideration to our concerns and deny this conditional use permit for these storage units. Certainly a more appropriate location could be found in the township. If you have any questions regarding the issues addressed in this letter, we would be available for responses. Our email address is tomrasmusson(S)gmail.com or by phone at 218-862-5066. Best Regards. Yours truly. Thomas P. Rasmusson Ann K. Rasmusson Cc: Christopher LeClair Land and Resources Management Director Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls. MN 56537 LAND & RESOURCE OTTER TAIL Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537COUNTY - MINNESOTA August 12, 2020 Matt Hoen 29270 Norway Lake TRL Underwood MN 56586 CIC LAKES N WOODS STORAGE LLC On May 20, 2020, an application for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted to the Otter Tail County Land & Resource Management office. The application proposed a Storage Unit PUD located at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township south of West Battle Lake. A public hearing was held on June 10, 2020, which resulted in the Planning Commission tabling the application until the August 12, 2020 Planning Commission as the applicant considers changes to the proposed layout. Since the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Otter Tail County has had several internal discussions with the County Attorney and the County Board Public Works Committee regarding this application. An extensive review of ordinance and statutory language occurred. As a result, the County has made the following determination: A planned unit development is defined as a type of development characterized by a unified site design for a number of dwelling units or dwelling sites on a parcel. A storage unit does not meet the definition of a dwelling unit in the Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance and would be classified as a non-dwelling. The Shoreland Management Ordinance does not limit how many non-dwelling units can be on a parcel. The only limiting factor would be impervious surface requirements. A non-dwelling planned unit development is not a use that requires a Conditional Use Permit in the Shoreland Management Ordinance. The County has no legal standing to require Planning Commission approval of the proposed storage units. In regards to the need for platting, as long as the provisions in Minnesota Statute 515B.2-1101 (c) are met, the Common Interest Community that is proposed does not need to be platted in accordance with The Otter Tail County Subdivisions Control Ordinance and/or Minnesota Statute 505. Therefore, it has been determined that the County was erroneous and a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed storage units at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township is not required from Otter Tail County. A site permit from the office would be adequate as the storage units are erected. This correspondence in no way alleviates the need for the applicant to meet any other federal, state or local requirements. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 218.998.8105. Sincerely, Christopher W. LeClair, R.E.H.S. Director Land & Resource Management 218.998.8105 cleclair(5)co.ottertail.mn.us Rick Wilson, Chair, Planning Commission Michelle Eldien, County Attorney Nicole Hanson, County Administrator c: ottertailcountymn.us218-998-8095 OTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER LIVE YOUR best life HERE. ; i v_ ; ■: i i : ! -■ : . I !i i > !■ :. Marsha Bowman Chris LeClair Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:12 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; David Trites; David Waas; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Marsha Bowman; Michelle Eldien; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer Nicholas Leonard; waynej38992@gmail.com; leerogness@yahoo.com Lakes n Woods Storage CIC Lakes n Woods Storage LLC Letter 8-12-2020.pdf From; Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good morning Please find the attached letter regarding the Lakes n Woods Storage LLC that will be emailed to the applicant today. The County Attorney and I will address this application this evening during the Planning Commission. The County Attorney, the County Deputy Administrator and the Public Works Committee of the County Board (Johnson, Rogness) have met several times since the June public hearing regarding this application. The determination from that group is that we do not have legal standing in the Shoreland Management Ordinance to require a Conditional Use Permit for a non-dwelling planned unit development. This project can be permitted through the office. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you Chris LeClair, Director Otter Tail County Land & Resource Management 218.998.8105 1 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:12 PM Chris LeClair FW: Planing Commission Meeting 8/12/2020 From: Sent: To: Subject: Chris - I am forwarding you an email (below) from Wayne Johnson regarding the Storage Unit CIC that was tabled to the August 12'*’ Planning Commission Meeting. As you can see, he is requesting a response. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OmERTAN. COgMTv iaxKtOU From: Wayne Johnson <wavneiohnson25(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2020 10:59 AM To: Otter Tail County Land <land(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Planing Commission Meeting 8/12/2020 Planning Commision: Per the agenda for subject meeting, item 1. Continued discussion on the Lakes N Wood LLC conditional use permit is to resume as previously discussed at the June 2020 meeting. Please advise and inform if the applicants have submitted a revised proposal. - If there is a revised proposal: Please distribute / forward the revised proposal. - If there is no revised proposal, please advise the proposal submitted for the Jun 2020 meeting remains valid. In addition to the previously submitted comments I highlight the below items. NOTE: Section V.3.1 of the Shoreland and Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County highlights 16 items that need consideration upon review of a CUP. These items are self explanatory. 1. Compatibility in the surrounding neighborhood As stated per item 3.5 on the application. Lakes N woods clearly defines the proposal is for commercial purpose. Permitting a CUP for commercial purpose in the immediate vicinity of a residential area is an adversarial change. The narrative of land use by zone definition is changed forever and homeowner protection of property land use is diminished or taken away. A commercial storage unit facility in the 1 r defined location does not 'fit' in the current residential environment within a shoreland management zone. This proposal is non-compatible. 2. Public Safety Access to the proposal is via State Highway 210 to Little Mo Rd. State Hwy 210 speed limit is 60MPH, westbound has no right turn lane and eastbound has no lane bypass. Little Mo Rd is an easement. This easement facilitates one-lane traffic. For reason the proposal is for commercial purpose and traffic volume will significantly increase on the one-lane traffic easement road, safety is a concern. The Little Mo Rd single lane traffic easement established and designed for residential access is an insufficiently designed road for commercial purpose. The road width does not permit passing of traffic. Current residents who use the road for dwelling access combined with storage unit users are put in risk of potential incidents attributable to traffic congestion on single lane easement. 3 Site Alteration As stated per item 3.15 on the application. Lakes N Woods states the proposed construction area has been designed to minimize topographic impacts from site grading and storage unit and driveway placements. For reason / logic the building density is very high and site elevations are significantly higher than elevations to the residential properties north, site alteration of this magnitude is a significant topographical change. Regards, Wayne Johnson To: Members of the Planning Commission, Otter Tail County, Minnesota From: Margaret (Tucker) Feagins, Little MO property owner Re: Item 1 on your agenda for August 12: Lakes n Woods Storage application I understand this proposal is a modification of the plan presented in June. I have included the letter I sent to the Board in June outlining problems with this proposed development, and it certainly isn't an exhaustive list. I understand the plan to be presented at this meeting is to address some of those issues, and make the development more acceptable to the county and to the neighboring land owners. I doubt these concerns can all be allayed. But no matter how many fixes are made, they won't address the main concern that this is the wrong location for such an enterprise. A community of lake front homes is not the place to insert a sea of storage units. I strongly urge that you recommend that the County Commissioners deny this conditional use permit. August 10, 2020 Respectfully, Margaret Feagins X' K June 8, 2020 To: Members of the Planning Commission, Otter Tail County, Minnesota From: Margaret (Tucker) Feagins, Little MO property owner Re: Lakes n Woods Storage application I am writing to express some concerns about this type of business being built in this location. Runoff. This is an immense project, acres and acres of buildings and driveways. I question whether the proposed swales would contain the runoff during heavy rains, particularly in the western section which, I believe, drains to the north. Lights. Your management ordinance states motion sensor lights will be above each unit's entry. There is no mention or prohibition of adding other lighting (dusk to dawn). This would definitely be an intrusion on the surrounding neighborhoods. Please clarify. Adverse effects on quality of life. People have chosen to live here because of the woods and quiet country setting, enjoyment of wildlife, starry nights void of city lights, and, yes, fields of buckwheat and sunflowers. The proposed project would greatly diminish what people came here to find. Adverse effects on property values. Property values would most certainly be impacted by this development. I am astounded that the Colemans, after charging enormous prices for these lake lots, would then turn around and sell to such an enterprise as this which will surely lower those property values. Location. Your management ordinance #5 states that because of the close proximity to Hwy 210, "the project site is ideal for commercial purposes." We beg to differ! Surely Battle Lake, Underwood, Clitherall and other surrounding towns have in their long-range planning, zoning for such businesses as this. Let's keep commercial enterprises in the city, and country in the country. Questions for the Commissioners. Have each of you visited the site of this proposed construction? Have you acquainted yourselves with the neighborhood in Little MO and the Coleman Estates? Have you asked yourselves if you would want this project in your back yards? Who am I? My family has been in this location (39359 Little MO Road) for over sixty years. My father was one of the first to purchase land in 1956 from John Murdock when he divided some of his farm into lake lots. My father built a summer cabin there for his family to enjoy—which we certainly have. After his death, with rising taxes and maintenance issues, his widow and children formed The Tucker Family Company LLC (1998); its purpose being to share the cost of taxes, maintenance, improvements and use of the cabin, and to hold the property in trust for future generations of the family. I am currently president of our little six member company and I can say we are all in agreement that this Land n Lakes commercial enterprise is inappropriate for this location. We urge that your recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners will be to deny this permit. Most sincerely. Margaret (Tucker) Feagins 800 Sunset Lane Belton, MO 64012 (816) 318-4488 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, August 10, 2020 11:13 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Peggy Feagins FW: Lakes n Woods Storage; August 12, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting August 10 Lakes n Woods storage.docx; Storage Unitsl.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Please find that I am forwarding correspondence on the Lakes n Woods Storage application for your review. Have a nice day, Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 } OTTER TAILC'OOUMTr -MWXiOto From: Peggy Feagins <peggy@feagins.net> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 10:55 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Lakes n Woods Storage; August 12, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Margaret (Peggy) Feagins 1 August 10, 2020 To Members of the Ottertail County Planning Commission: I am writing to speak against the proposed Conditional Use Permit for Lake n Woods Storage, I plan to attend the August 12, 2020 meeting virtually, but please make this letter part of the official record, as well. The purpose of zoning regulations is to protect adjoining landowners from devaluation of their property. They are designed to keep similar uses in the same areas, and to create buffers between different zoning classes. While I understand that a Conditional Use Permit doesn't technically change the zoning, it has the same effect. An industrial use is at the opposite end of the spectrum from our adjacent wooded lakefront property. To put storage units next to such property would certainly decrease its value. Additionally, if approved, this Conditional Use Permit would serve as a warning to others considering a land/home purchase in Ottertail County, that could be devalued just as easily. This would not promote the construction of beautiful lakefront homes that bring in lots of tax dollars each year, or the annual arrival of an ever-increasing number of summer vacationers who spend lots of money in Ottertail County businesses and add greatly to the economy of the area. My grandfather, who was born in Clitherall, built our cabin at 39359 Little MO Rd. more than 60 years ago, and since that time six generations of my family have been coming to these northern woods to enjoy the peace and tranquility we find here. There are several things about this proposed development that would detract from our enjoyment of our property. Lighting is of primary concern. We enjoy the darkness at night, being able to see the stars, and viewing the occasional aurora borealis. Flood lighting and motion detection lights coming on and off would certainly detract. While I understand there would be provisions to handle stormwater runoff, these never quite take care of it all. There is a high potential for the runoff from units like these to contain contaminates such as antifreeze, oil, or gasoline. Not everyone who stores boats or other recreational vehicles in these units will care about the water quality in the lake or in our wells, the latter of which we use for drinking and bathing. I understand there are rules stating that people would not be able to spend the night in these units. They shouldn't attempt to cut through out properties to get to the lake. And they should not cause pollution to the groundwater and lake. However, there are no real teeth in these rules, and people will do as they want, regardless of the cost to others. There are plenty of areas near towns in Ottertail County that are already zoned for industrial use. There is no need to build storage units in a rural area right next to lakefront properties, some with very high- end homes. I would ask you to please deny this Conditional Use Permit and let this out-of-town investor find a more suitable location for storage units. Sincerely, v; •• Laurie Bassett 2M N. Suns^'Lri. Raymore, MO 64083 816-522-4943 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, August 10, 2020 11:56 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; Dave Trites; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer@loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko; Laurie FW: Lake n Wood Storage Units--8/12/2020 Planning Commission Meeting Letter to Ottertail County Planning Commission.docx From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find comments regarding the Lake n wood Storage Unit proposal for your review. Thanks! Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTCRTAIL eOuMTT MNIMU From: Laurie <laurie(5)northcassherald.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:54 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Lake n Wood Storage Units-8/12/2020 Planning Commission Meeting Marsha, Attached you will find a letter to the Ottertail Planning Commission. Please forward this to all the members as soon as possible, so that they have it before their meeting Wednesday. I would also like it to be a part of the official record of the meeting. I really appreciate your help with all this. Thanks, Laurie Bassett, Publisher North Cass Herald 120 Main St. Belton, MO 64012 816-322-2375 1 i?9 K -t- f It 1^ ' ift-0/l<.id€.f'^\ j^-r 0+' t-isL reo9fc( 3 ihlcuvd^ to PC PO Box 805 39473 Little Mo Trail Battle Lake, Mn 56515 Rick Wilson, Chair Otter Tail County Planning Connmission 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Mn 56537 RECEIVED AUG 0 7 2020 -AMO 8, RESOUBCtDear Mr. Wilson: We see that Lakes N Woods Storage LLC is on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 12*^. At the time of the last meeting, their application for a conditional use permit was withdrawn. We have not been made aware that they have changed anything in their application. So we can assume it is still 33 units, 10' apart, no turn arounds, and no enhancement to Little Mo Road. We have been told that a conditional use permit does require the agreement of the adjoining landowners. To that end, we have surveyed our neighbors for their opinion on this project. The results were a petition to the Clitherall township board, requesting that they deny the request from Lakes N Woods Storage LLC to change the affected land from agricultural to a commercial use. 100% of the landowners on Little Mo Road and Little Mo Trail signed the petition and are in opposition to this project. Some landowners on Coleman Estates also signed the petition. As you are aware, the Clitherall Township board voted not to change zoning. Enclosed you will find copies of that petition. Since this project in within 1000' of West Battle Lake, why are the developers not required to submit an environmental impact statement? We are downhill from the project and already have experienced run off issues in the spring. With a holding pond being proposed at the top of our driveway, it causes us grave concerns. What if the holding pond does not contain the water when the ground is frozen? Will it be the counties problem or more likely, our problem? Many other concerns have been voiced about this project: traffic safety, maintenance of roads, enforcement of rules, fire suppression problems, run-off, lights, timely snow removal, quality of the buildings, time frame for building and so many problems that may spring up. We urge the Planning Commission to listen to the area homeowners and deny this conditional use permit. Your truly. Thomas Rasmusson Ann Rasmusson cc: Christopher LeClair, Land and Resource Management Director We, the undersigned, petition to the Clitherall Township Board: AddressName Signature Nh)L £ 6 / y V- PL£^^AHTXti»£fi&iDiu^it^^i^ (^a5j/J i) • i'ccc-<i^. ' ' 1 ~ 'I Osm !S£o z 0^/^/seA ./^A y- '^Z/^/7/LC \ Jd>P/j^'-^ 3^g^; (j^^‘ pi^Ch..‘a'^5^/0 V^■ ]^' <rz .; .. ■ '0.''X - ■2.5ibi 0>\jo^f\tj /ti^4=^I' \\ _:n / U > ■// J/'- "t~ jZ i ' • ______L-Hf^ /yi^ (Ia). 7 ./?/?. c IZM^n. /\qcfef Ui I >-ii- il d_Jt_o,MJ S S o Z-~Q » r^\Z''o (^-- 66C(>.Aj (b}c :l:Z S"135i UWeMofeod Number of signatures on page 11 Page 2 of 4 7/2/2020 sc0011.jpg Petition to Ciitherali Township Board Date: June 29. 2020 Petition Organizer: Ann K. Rasmusson Address: 39473 Little Mo Trail, P O Box 805, Battle Lake, Mn 56515 Telephone number 218-862-5066 We, the undersigned property owners along Little Mo Road, Little Mo Trail and Coleman Estates petition the Ciitherali Township Board to deny the request of Lake n Woods Storage LLC to change the zoning from agricultural to allow for commercial buildings in our neighborhood. We have many concerns about this change that would permit large private storage units to be built, including water run-off, traffic and maintenance of a single lane road, safety of vehicles entering off Hwy 210, fire danger to our homes, adherence to covenant rules, and many other issues. This project would not be an enhancement of our family-oriented properties along West Battle Lake. SignatureAddressMarne j 39359 Little MO Road, Ciitherali, MN 56524 800 Sunset Lane, Belton, MO 64012 I Margaret E. Feagins • yi *✓’ / i ii'f ■■ 'j Jj rj ' 1-'/iT: ' i.i'TM //vAi ^ cos A/. L-i tik.M-C lU er. 4\fJ sc. 5.1^ J-> i W tr Atr H Ii boWyy 0. \ ! 1 \ i: //-II XI I https://tnail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgxwJWhsrisnPvCjCRndPZQmtjLNn?projector=1&messagePartld=0.1 1/1 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Monday, August 10, 2020 9:52 AM Brent Frazier; Bruce Stone; 'Dave Trites'; David Wass; Jack Rosenthal; Judd Fischer; Richard Gabe; Rick Wilson; Rod Boyer (rboyer(o)loretel.net) Chris LeClair; Michelle Eldien; Amy Busko August 12, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting - "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC"; W. Battle Lake (56-239) SPRTLR0220081009480.pdf From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Attached please find correspondence on the "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC" for your review. Have a nice day, Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAN.C'GOUMTV 1 PO Box 805 39473 Little Mo Trail Battle Lake, Mn 56515 RECEIVED AUG 0 7 2020 .and & RESOUBCt Rick Wilson, Chair Otter Tail County Planning Commission 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, Mn 56537 Dear Mr. Wilson: We see that Lakes N Woods Storage LLC is on the agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on Aug. 12*'’. At the time of the last meeting, their application for a conditional use permit was withdrawn. We have not been made aware that they have changed anything in their application. So we can assume it is still 33 units, 10' apart, no turn arounds, and no enhancement to Little Mo Road. We have been told that a conditional use permit does require the agreement of the adjoining landowners. To that end, we have surveyed our neighbors for their opinion on this project. The results were a petition to the Clitherall township board, requesting that they deny the request from Lakes N Woods Storage LLC to change the affected land from agricultural to a commercial use. 100% of the landowners on Little Mo Road and Little Mo Trail signed the petition and are in opposition to this project. Some landowners on Coleman Estates also signed the petition. As you are aware, the Clitherall Township board voted not to change zoning. Enclosed you will find copies of that petition. Since this project in within 1000' of West Battle Lake, why are the developers not required to submit an environmental impact statement? We are downhill from the project and already have experienced run off issues in the spring. With a holding pond being proposed at the top of our driveway, it causes us grave concerns. What if the holding pond does not contain the water when the ground is frozen? Will it be the counties problem or more likely, our problem? Many other concerns have been voiced about this project: traffic safety, maintenance of roads, enforcement of rules, fire suppression problems, run-off, lights, timely snow removal, quality of the buildings, time frame for building and so many problems that may spring up. We urge the Planning Commission to listen to the area homeowners and deny this conditional use permit. Your truly. Thomas Rasmusson Ann Rasmusson cc: Christopher LeClair, Land and Resource Management Director Petition to Clitherall Township Board Date; June 29, 2020 Petition Organizer Ann K. Rasmussen Address; 39473 Little Mo Trail, P O Box 805, Battle Lake, Mn 56515 Telephone number 218-862-5066 We, the undersigned property owners along Little Mo Road, Little Mo Trail and Coleman Estates petition the Clitherall Township Board to deny the request of Lake n Woods Storage LLC to change the zoning from agricultural to allow for commercial buildings in our neighborhood. We have many concerns about this change that would permit large private storage units to be built, including water run-off, traffic and maintenance of a single lane road, safety of vehicles entering off Hwy 210, fire danger to our homes, adherence to covenant rules, and many other issues. This project would not be an enhancement of our family-oriented properties along West Battle Lake. Address SignatureName ~S*vh.'T3 ^ i/Oh N' "jyfcr^fis //I6di/n^r> ■d L/ ''- //'I r / Eij iT - / y .Hi. C-i Tpr- ) ^.0-tb\nio^i5b3\5 f.siroks 'JO-------/✓1 -7 -“ ■7'cA- ^777Stk-a^rL£\ ?pgytt Li3trt> nv> gj^ ______ ntr gria;ii33l EDaKfTKfliriegprI; 3‘^^IS' L/'f-l'/g Me ^ Pnhn-A nd ,'X'ifY\ 7A.fn4rTV^)s V S CJ AM ^« 'a<rj/a}ff< L^\.cNumber of signatures on page iW Page ' 1 of 4 We, the undersigned, petition to the Clitherall Township Board: AddressName Signature Nh/L E (f> / l\f. pL£^S~AHTTn»£<>£iiDi»Lif^^^ S6sSf^ ____ ^ ff-tL£^sfi^tjOioehrNor^N<n:jf(to D£A//Scfi Mft 1 KJtwifiMi /U SiSlM V 'T /'I OevjseASHMW A'Ujse^s. S'iVbodJji a3 f// U • _ V/iLhiji^j ^c . /M c.yv'7 ■^Ya.' £ >~«cf Ok; a]) ?^/v)/ 4Y ■ /" >./V\hp,/j^'’<J / %' 6 ^,L .- . ■Z-’*Jbi Oi\jcy^f\fj /Cd^?g>^rv'er Sfi ^4n/ cv .I - ^ - \\'!' •^’'J>' irJ ■•-/ /.W>/ Y A-. - T i ' . ^td / -><^/» <rV£ (F)F, /^fj ^s^e.( Litf^ /7/o Ct—o^M«l S o z.~Q »\^'I5 ^ - *V ^^351 UmiUoGboJ66Citjj (sjf- Number of signatures on page Page 2 of 4 7/2/2020 sc0011.jpg Petition to Ciitherail Township Board Date: June 29, 2020 Petition Organizer: Ann K. Rasmusson Address; 39473 Little Mo Trail, P O Box 805, Battle Lake, Mn 56515 Telephone number: 218-862-5066 We, the undersigned property owners along Little Mo Road, Little Mo Trail and Coleman Estates petition the Clittieratl Township Board to deny the request of Lake n Woods Storage LLC to change the zoning from agricultural to allow for commercial buildings in our neighborhood. We have many concerns about this change that would permit large private storage units to be built, including water run-off, traffic and maintenance of a single lane road, safety of vehicles entering off Hwy 210, fire danger to our homes, adherence to covenant rules, and many other issues. This project would not be an enhancement of our family-oriented properties along West Battle Lake. SignatureAddressMarne iI 39359 Little MO Road, Ciitherail, MN 56524 800 Sunset Lane, Belton, MO 64012 / * /f , / jc / 41- ItMargaret E. Feagins fr i■j 5 I %.• ■’ i V 't •' ; ,C '.I 'TT i.i'TM At- u.fUA'i, ’ V ^ CCS A/./to UttlcMC lU i2-\- Kt 5i=S2,4 j^ -J {[ boWyy 0. i if i O'■ i 1 i ' i: //->■UyMi ! https://mail.google.eom/mail/u/1/#inbox/F MfcgxwJWhsmsnPvCjCRndPZQmtjLNn?projector=1&messagePartld=0.1 1/1 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Friday, August 14, 2020 10:57 AM Chris LeClair RE: TH 210 MP 48 Lakes N Woods storage project SPRTLR022008141041O.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Chris - I have attached the information you requested. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional paperwork. Marsha Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL oouwrv MMNUOU From: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 10:23 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: RE: TFI 210 MP 48 Lakes N Woods storage project I don't think it's necessary to include all of the letters we received. Just the original application and the letter I wrote on Wednesday. Thanks, Chris From: Marsha Bowman <MBowman(^co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 10:18 AM To: Chris LeClair <cleclair(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: RE: TFI 210 MP 48 Lakes N Woods storage project Chris - jut to be sure, you want the entire file - right?? Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAILCOUNTY From: Chris LeClair <cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 10:12 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: FW: TFI 210 MP 48 Lakes N Woods storage project 1 Can I get the file for Lakes n Woods scanned and emailed back to me? Thanks, Chris From: Utecht, James (DOT) <james.utechtEstate.mn.us> Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 9:22 AM To: Chris LeClair <cleclair(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject; TH 210 MP 48 Lakes N Woods storage project Mr. LeClair, I work for the Minnesota Department of Transportation reviewing projects adjacent to State Trunk Highways. I am requesting any information you may have regarding the Lakes N Woods Storage proposed development along State Trunk Highway 210 near Clitherall on parcels 10000020014000 & 10000010011002. Please email any documents or preliminary plans to me and I will get them on our September meeting. Thank you, Jim Utecht Jim Utecht MnDOT District 4 Property Management Supervisor 1000 West Highway 10 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 James. utecht(5)state.mn.us (218) 846-7950 Online Permit Application link https://dotapp7.dot.state.mn.us/OLPA/ 2 OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION otter tail County Government Services Center, 540 West Fir, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8095 August 12, 2020 Meeting of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission was held on August 12, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.; the hearing was held via Go To Meeting due to the health pandemic and declared emergency in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021. Roll Call: Members Present: Rod Boyer, Judd Fischer, Brent E. Frazier, Richard Gabe, Jack Rosenthal, Bruce Stone, David Trites, David Wass and Rick Wilson. Members Absent: None. Michelle Eldien represented the County Attorney's Office and Chis LeClair represented the Land & Resource Management Office. Minutes of July 8, 2020: A motion by Gabe, second by Frazier to approve the July 8, 2020 Minutes as presented. Voting By Roll Call: All members in favor. Jody & Leisha Coleman: Buyers / Aaron Anderson & Matt Hoen - Action Not Required: A Conditional Use Permit Application {as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Proposed CIC "Lakes n Woods Storage LLC ” is proposing a 33-unit storage development - residential and commercial uses are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. There will be no outdoor storage. The proposal is located South of 39523 Coleman Trail, Section 2 of Clitherall Township; West Battle Lake (56-239), General Development (GD). Motion - June 10. 2020: A motion by Wass, second by Trites to accept the request of the Applicant to table the application to the August 12, 2020 Meeting and allow the applicant the opportunity to: 1. Address density and compatibility with the residential area. 2. Address the timeframe and phasing of the development. 3. Address meeting of the road authority's requirements for the access road. 4. Clarify Clitherall Township’s Ordinance and its prohibition of this use. 5. Address issues stated in the multiple communications, such as lighting, run-off, safety & enforcement of covenants (rules). All correspondence has been forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review Planning Commission Action Not Required: Michelle Eldien addressed the Commission indicating the request for this Common Interest Community is not required to be considered by the Planning Commission. A letter of explanation was provided and is part of the record. Tom’s Lake Farm LLC / Douglas Nvstrom, Manager - Approved As Presented: An Interim Use Permit Application (as stated by the Applicant on the Application): Requesting two dwellings on one parcel until new dwelling is complete. At which time old dwelling will be removed. Old dwelling to be removed no later than one year from issuance of interim use permit. The proposal is located at 14281 County Hwy 57, Section 11 of Leaf Mountain Township; Toms Lake (56-151), NE. Douglas and Barbara Nystrom represented the Application. LAND & RESOURCE OTTER TAIL Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537COUNTY - MINNESOTA August 12, 2020 Matt Hoen 29270 Norway Lake TRL Undenvood MN 56586 CIC LAKES N WOODS STORAGE LLC On May 20, 2020, an application for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted to the Otter Tail County Land & Resource Management office. The application proposed a Storage Unit PUD located at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township south of West Battle Lake. A public hearing was held on June 10. 2020, which resulted in the Planning Commission tabling the application until the August 12, 2020 Planning Commission as the applicant considers changes to the proposed layout. Since the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Otter Tail County has had several internal discussions with the County Attorney and the County Board Public Works Committee regarding this application. An extensive review of ordinance and statutory language occurred. As a result, the County has made the following determination: A planned unit development is defined as a type of development characterized by a unified site design for a number of dwelling units or dwelling sites on a parcel A storage unit does not meet the definition of a dwelling unit in the Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance and would be classified as a non-dwelling. The Shoreland Management Ordinance does not limit how many non-dweling units can be on a parcel. The only limiting factor would be impervious surface requirements. A non-dwelling planned unit development is not a use that requires a Conditional Use Permit in the Shoreland Management Ordinance. The County has no legal standing to require Planning Commission approval of the proposed storage units In regards to the need for platting, as long as the provisions in Minnesota Statute 515B.2-1101 (c) are met, the Common Interest Community that is proposed does not need to be platted in accordance with The Otter Tail County Subdivisions Control Ordinance and/or Minnesota Statute 505. Therefore, it has been determined that the County was erroneous and a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed storage units at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township is not required from Otter Tail County. A site permit from the office would be adequate as the storage units are erected. This correspondence in no way alleviates the need for the applicant to meet any other federal, state or local requirements. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 218 998 8105. Sincerely, Christopher W. LeClair, R.E.H S Direrttor Land & Resourrre Management 218.9988105 cleclu r@co otlert,iil mn us c: Rick Wilson, Chair, Planning Commission Michelle EkJien, County Attorney Nicole Hanson, County Administrator ) ottertalkountymn.usOTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER218-998-^8095 « LIVE YOUR hisi /(/( HERE. Date Stamp RECEIVED MAY 20 2020 .AND S, RESOURC' L&R Initial THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/INTERIM USE PERMIT COUNTY OF OTTtR TAIL Government Services Center. 540 W fir Ave, Fergus Falls MN $6537 21S-998-809S www.CQ.otter-tail.mn.us Application Fee ^ hOO-60 - Hecel pt \^03i0 -CC^'l ^6 e! ___________Date &-ZjO-ZO__________faAccepted by At f‘ui'ijti>.»-# ___________ Lakes n Woods Storage LLC . i.-'d /\^uV6t.SO^ 31876 Castlewood Ln. J^operty Owner Name LlkitUL'S- li:kitlul-^ JcrL *■ l-C.isK«v filriilayi¥Address Mftfi Ht-CHCityBreezy Point tJo.yrt/rry LK- Jr! iindtrcOodJ fnN t:l bi><^ L-n k-t, /VirOStateMN (Lani\ Ch 5 ZfT-o') Zip_____ 56472 Daytime Phone , 920-264-2748 : aa.cali.aa@gmail.comEmail Parcel Information I Lake Name [ Uke Class I F)p 6) b \TiYfT33 Iho~ Lake No 239 West Battle Parcel Number(s) j 10000020014000 Parcel Number(s) 110000010011000 ^ - C . il r, 1. I Section 11 and 2 That part of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 and Government Lot 4, Section 1, Township 132, I Range 40, Otter Tail County, MN ;and That part of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, MN Township Name [ Legal Description j Clitherail Ui^’']£,~Uc. of j^523 i'eUm/tn t, U/L^ SC€>l£}Physical Address CONOITIONAL USE PROJEg (Please Check Commercial □El Commercial PUO □□Topographical Alteration Forest Land Conversion □Industrial UseExtractive UseUse Residential□Commercial WECS □ □ [i^ e pop1Miscellaneous IPUD titINTERIM USE PROJEg {Please Check) □ □ Existing Dweliing Removal Existing DweNIng Repurposing VerMn Data: 04X)7/?020 1 f £PLEASE BE BRIEF AS THIS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. orage LLC is proposing a 33 unit storage development - residential and commercial use are strictly prohibited. The units will be privately owned, and the roads will be privately maintained. This application is for the site grading and construction of storage units and the privately owned driveways to access the storage units. vu.it loe norodihonrtl /t U a.f LunJ < iZa;rn.iM Mci^c^e/yriK^r SPECIFY YOUR REQUEST. Lakes n Woods Sto I UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST APPLIES ONLY TO THE USE OF THE LAND. I UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTAO LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER. I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 15.99, SUBDIVISION 2, OTTER TAIL COUNTY HAS UP TO SIXTY (60) ! DAYS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DENY THE PERMIT APPLICATION. DURING THE COVID-19 PUBUC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION, OR UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTE 15.99, SUBDIVISION 3 (F), OTTER TAIL COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE REVIEW TIME BY AN ADDITIONAL SIXTY (60) DAYS, AND HAS UP TO ONE- HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE OR DENY THE PERMIT APPUCATION. APPUCAT10NS ACCEPTED BY EMAIL ONLY DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION. EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION USTED ON THE APPLICATION CHECKUST TO PCPCO.OTTERTAILMN.US PERMIT FEES MUST BE MAILED IN AND RECEIVED BY NOON ON THE DEADLINE DATE. PLEASE NOTE ON THE CHECK WHAT APPLICATION THE CHECK IS FOR. r DA^SIGNATURE Of PROPERTY OWNER/AGENT FOR OWNER APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING (Applicant will Receive Notification of the Date/TIme of Hearing] Date of Planning Commission Hearing ij, 30 pmTimeJUAW 10, at-03.0 Planning Commission Recommendation: ?knni i CoKM-tSSion yirC-Kon f L lit AcUl QMto hjlnu Chairman/Otter Tail County Planning Commission County Boafd Action Approved as RecommciKled Denied as Recommended Other Date of Final ActionChairman/Ottef Tail County Board of Comniissioners CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT# liiR Offidai/Date INTERIM USE PERMIT# LiR^dal/Date Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management Yti No Note: rf Yes, contact Land & Resource Management Copy of Application mailed to Appftcant, County Assessor and MN DNR L&R Official/Date Virtton Oatr 04A37(2020 2 Lakes n Woods Storage Properties Conditional Use Permit Aoplication Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance Conditional Use Permits3. Section I: 1. The proposed project will be located on parcels of land that adjoin the State Hwy 210 frontage and contain well-drained soil composed of tall grasses and some small planted trees. There is an existing stand of deciduous trees that will not be impacted by the construction plans. 2. The construction plan is designed to minimally impact soil through grading activity. The vegetative impact will be contained to tall grasses and weeds throughout the project area. The minimal runoff generated from grading activities will be contained onsite by utilizing the existing low elevations areas to keep ali runoff on the project site. 3. The proposed location of storage unit properties and access driveways have been designed to minimize soil disturbance and reduce impacts to the surrounding areas/properties. All storage unit construction activities will be contained within the property boundaries. 4. The individual storage properties will be ten feet (lO”) apart from another. All applicable setbacks have been followed in the proposed site design. 5. Because of the close proximity and frontage to Trunk Hwy 210, the project site is ideal for commercial purposes. 6. N/A 7. There are no environmentally sensitive areas within the proposed construction site. 8. Soil grading activities will be conducted with a small crew and minimal earth moving machinery to reduce traffic, noise, and area impact. Construction of storage property units will only occur as units are sold, thereby reducing construction activities that commonly generate noise and excessive traffic. 9. Noise generation will be minimized by utilizing small crews for soil grading activities and intermittent storage unit construction that will only occur during daylight business hours. 10. Construction activities will only be allowed during normal daytime business hours. Individual storage unit owners will be encouraged to access the storage units during daytime hours. 11. Motion sensor lighting will be placed over the garage door, or entry point, for each individual storage unit. Motion sensing lighting will provide adequate lighting for storage unit owners to safely access their property while reducing unnecessary light pollution when not needed. 12. One free standing sign will not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. 13. Site grading and driveway placement will be completed quickly. Storage unit construction will take place after individual units area sold over time. 14. The proposed project area is located on 10.1 acres of land and the storage unit placement has been designed to minimally impact the surrounding area environment. 15. The proposed construction area has been designed to minimize topographic impacts from site grading and storage unit and driveway placement. 16. The site plan illustrates where native, coniferous trees will be planted to reduce visual site pollution for nearby area residents. i 1160294 CAROL SCHMALTZ OTTER TAIL COUNTY RECORDER FERGUS FALLS, MN RECORDEDON ^06/23/2015 3:03 PM ico No delinquent taxes and transfer ic^;^ntered; Certificate of Real i'^^state Value (i^led () r^not required Certificate :°i»f Real Estate Value No.3^»5/‘?>5 , 2015 FEE: 96.00 PAGES 3 WELL CERTIFICATE REC'D: Y jco 53 to 00004 \0 000 09, TRUSTEES’ DEED to joint Tenants oo STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: $ J,Date Dated:(IVU. FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, SHARON MARQUARDT and RENEE E. DANZ, as Co-Trustees of THE ORA STANLEY MOE AND BETTY M. MOE IRREVOCABLE TRUST CREATED BY A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1995, Grantors, hereby convey to JODY D. COLEMAN and LEISHA M. COLEMANy Grantees, real property in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, described as follows; ''As Joint Tenants Government Lot 4, Section 1, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. AND That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 1, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the northerly right-of- way line of State Trunk Highway No. 210. Containing 53.07 acres more or less. AND That part of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, described as follows: otter Tail County, Minnesota 1160294 1 of 3 Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 2; thence on an assumed bearing of North along the east line of said Section 2, a distance of 1650.00 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence on a bearing of West and at right angles, a distance of 400.80 feet; thence on a bearing of South a distance of 57.19 feet; thence South 84 degrees 49 minutes 59 seconds West a distance of 83.03 feet; thence South 64 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds West a distance of 86.72 feet; thence South 86 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 165.28 feet; thence South 69 degrees 08 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 62.16 feet; thence South 49 degrees 03 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 179.31 feet; thence South 04 degrees 54 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 67.69 feet to the northerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 210; thence South 81 degrees 50 minutes 33 seconds East along said northerly right-of-way line, a distance of 252.91 feet; thence South 83 degrees 43 minutes 12 seconds East along said northerly right-of-way line, a distance of 680.01 feet to said east line of Section 2; thence on a bearing of North along said east line, a distance of 428.95 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 6.54 acres more or less. Subject to an easement for roadway purposes, over and across that part of Government Lot 1, Section 2, Township 132, Range 40, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, being a strip of land 16.50 feet on each side of the following described centerline: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Section 2; thence on an assumed bearing of North along the east line of said Section 2, a distance of 1633.50 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence on a bearing of West and at right angles, a distance of 384.30 feet thence on a bearing of South and at right angles, to the northerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 210 and there terminating. The sidelines of said easement shall be prolonged or shortened to terminate on said northerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 210. And subject to easement, convents and restriction of record. [ t| The seller certifies that the seller does not know of any wells on the described real property. well disclosure certificate accompanies this document.'f ] I am familiar with the property described in this instrument and I certify that the status and number of wells on the described real property have not changed since the last previously filed well disclosure certificate. Together with all the hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto. Otter Tail County, Minnesota 1160294 2 of 3 TRUSTEES I Renee E. Danz Sharon Marquardt ^ STATE OF ) ss. COUNTY OF Thefforegoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2015, by Renee E. Danz, as Co-Trustee of THE ORA STANLEY MOE AND BETTY M. MOE IRREVOC/^LE TR AGREEMENT DATED THE 18TH DA REATED BY A TRUST APRIL, 19B5, Grantor. J ^^A^^AAAAAAA^v'VV^AAAAA»VVVWVVVVV\ •p^% AiSiUEtA JO ABRAM | Notary Public-Minnesota f S Wy Commission Expires Jan 31, 2017 5 ■ WVV^^lVVV^^A/SA^A^A✓VVVVVWW^A/VWV■ ■ Noi STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL ) The f^egoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2015, by Sharon Marauardt as Co-Trustee of THE ORA STANLEY MOE AND BETTY M. MOE IRREVOCAB^TRUST CR AGREEMENT DATED THE 18TH DA'iW APRIL, 1995 ED BY A TRUST rantor. Notary PublicV PENN C. BRANO0ONO I; NorMv pueuMweEim* NyCMw»-gi»JM*>w.am Tax statements for the real Property described in this instrument should be sent to: Jody and Leisha ColemanThis instrument was drafted by: A/uej Ca'Rl APENN C. BRANDBORG Attorney at Law 315 South Mill St. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-736-7447 Not the Closing agent otter Tail County, Minnesota 1160294 3 of 3 Marsha Bowman Marsha Bowman Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:31 PM Amy Busko RE; Storage unit application Lakes_N_Woods_PRE_PLAT.pdf; Lakes_N_Woods_SITE Layout.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hi Amy -1 finally got to this! In reviewing the maps, it appears that Matt is proposing a GIC (Common Interest Community) and I think that wording should be included on the Application. Other than that, it looks okay to me. Marsha Bowman Office Administrator Land & Resource Management CSC, 540 W Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8099 OTTER TAIL From: Amy Busko <ABusko@co.ottertail.mn.us> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 8:21 AM To: Marsha Bowman <MBowman@co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: FW: Storage unit application Marsha - Below is the application Thanks AMY From: Amy Mark <amvmark4Picloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 8:16 AM To: Amy Busko <ABusko(5)co.ottertail.mn.us> Subject: Storage unit 1 Oy 3 CTC/ , I'A v;- t Vt Marsha Bowman Amy Busko Tuesday, May 19, 2020 8:21 AM Marsha Bowman FW: Prelim Plat and Site Layout for Matt 8t Aaron Lakes_N_Woods_PRE_PLAT.pdf; Lakes_N_Woods_SITE Layout.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Marsha -This is Matt Hoen's plans for his storage unit. He calls it a Storage Unit PUD. Maybe he is not doing a CIC anymore (Maybe it is the same thing -1 don't know??) He sent me pics of his application which I will forward on to you. He wanted to bring it in today, but wanted it reviewed first and I told him you or I were not in the office to review it. He did not indicate that there was going to be no outside storage, but told me that and I said he can just write it on the application too. Hopefully it all looks ok?? Thanks and hope you had a great weekend AMY From: Courtney Anderson <acandersonl@mac.com> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 4:32 PM To: Amy Busko <ABusko@co.ottertail.mn.us> Cc: Matt Hoen <matthoen@outlook.com> Subject: Prelim Plat and Site Layout for Matt & Aaron Hello Amy, Matt asked that I send you our Prelim Plat and Site layout for your office's review. Here you go! 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Section 1, Town^p 132, Rdn$6 40. Oner T^t County, MN j TowwWp>itom» j I tei^Ocfci^ptfOn and Thai pan oJ Govemmenl Lot 1. Soetion 2. TownshJp 132. Range 40. Otter Ta!i County.II Phyticfi A4tdfeu } _________________I cowomowAi use PROtf g f wewe a>«fc> / Tppognphk^ t ryi) MenUoi J pf I i I ^^ufid f~rn ' I imemu use mater (nesse otetk) I CMMI«7BW m mnCoffunreiii MusutaViHi2L9V0 Commeratil LQJ iteUlcotlid □IZlMUcebftto^ma FUD L □OHtCirv Atcaov^bhche CNntUfti RtptfpoUi^ «te*’afl^Cca CitC^T?^ 3 _ PreowtlB CoiM«tloi»»* U« Pennh ADiyiltaftm .' ^^'^|9ow>lVSlloj«fandMiinageii,emOnO^^ Cpmailtonaiose (*emdt»- Ss«lpn,(; ' 1- The ptopoiodjwojotiwni be is««ed on ptredbo* (and thit adjoin «<« State Mivy 210 frontage anp contain miclfPraSnjetJaoO tOftiflOMO of tall grassot amJ >om« small planted Irc^. Thc/c b On eitbllng stand el dedduous trees that id|l not be Impacted by the wnrtruttlon ptina. 2. The cohstAictlon plan b designed to mbitmally Impact soil ihrougbgradlnfl acxfvltY-The vcgetoilvp Impact wO be contaEned to tan graues and woods throughout the pr^ect arc*. Tho minimal rumdl generated from gradlrtg activitJos wsll be contained onsito by uttliting the enSsMng tew eleaatloniareBS to keep a!l runoff on the prelect^le. 3. Theprotmsedloeatlonof storage unit properties and aeccstrlrtyeways have boon dcsigmw to rnlnlmlic son disturbance and reduce Impacts to the surrounding areas/properUes. All Storage unit construetton actiySdes »dll be contained tsrtthin the projterty boundaries. 4. The IndivIduolstotageoroperUeswtllbe ten loot (lO’l ooarl from another. All appHicable setbadks have been followed in the proposed site design-5. Becouie of the dose proulmlty and Ironiase to Trunk Hwy 210, the project site Us Ideal for commercial purposes. 6. N/A 7. There arc no mwlronmontallv sensitive areas within the proposed construction site. 8, SrrilgratRi^attMtJes win be conducted with a small crew and minimal earth moving machihervt® reduce traffic, rsolse, and area Impact. Construction of storage proocrtv urtlts win onV occur as units are sofd, thereby reducing construction acthrlUes that commonly generate nofse and excessive traffic, 9, Noise generation will be mlnimited by utilizing small crews for soil grading activilies and rntermltient storage unit construction that will only occur during daylight business hours. ID. Construction activities wifj only be allowed during normal daytime business hours. indivMual storage unit owners wfll be encouraged to access the storage units during daytime hours. 11. Motion sensor lighting will be placed over the garage door, or entry point, for each IndMcteal storage unit. Motion sensing lighting will provide adectuate lighting fot storage unit owners to safely access their property while red wing unnecessary light pollution when not needed. < 12. One free standing sign will not exceed ihirty-tvyo (32) square feet. 13. Site gradirig and drhreway piacemenf will be completed quickly. Storage unit construction wffi take pface after individual units area sold over lime. Id. The proposedproj-ea area is tocated on 10.1 acres of land and the storage unit placement has been designed to minimally impact the surrounding area environment Sent from my iPhone 4 ;■ ; SURVEYING INC.44493 05-18-20 FILE NUMBER: 7286Website: mnsurveylno.coin Email: maiV®rT)nsiKveylng.cornLicense No.Date LAND & RESOURCE OTTER TAIL Government Services Center 540 West Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537COUNTY-MINNESOTA August 12, 2020 SCANNEDMatt Hoen 29270 Nonway Lake TRL Underwood MN 56586 CIC LAKES N WOODS STORAGE LLC On May 20, 2020, an application for a Conditional Use Permit was submitted to the Otter Tail County Land & Resource Management office. The application proposed a Storage Unit PUD located at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township south of West Battle Lake. A public hearing was held on June 10, 2020, which resulted in the Planning Commission tabling the application until the August 12, 2020 Planning Commission as the applicant considers changes to the proposed layout. Since the June 10, 2020 Planning Commission meeting, Otter Tail County has had several internal discussions with the County Attorney and the County Board Public Works Committee regarding this application. An extensive review of ordinance and statutory language occurred. As a result, the County has made the following determination: A planned unit development is defined as a type of development characterized by a unified site design for a number of dwelling units or dwelling sites on a parcel. A storage unit does not meet the definition of a dwelling unit in the Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance and would be classified as a non-dwelling. The Shoreland Management Ordinance does not limit how many non-dwelling units can be on a parcel. The only limiting factor would be impervious surface requirements. A non-dwelling planned unit development is not a use that requires a Conditional Use Permit in the Shoreland Management Ordinance. The County has no legal standing to require Planning Commission approval of the proposed storage units. In regards to the need for platting, as long as the provisions in Minnesota Statute 515B.2-1101 (c) are met, the Common Interest Community that is proposed does not need to be platted in accordance with The Otter Tail County Subdivisions Control Ordinance and/or Minnesota Statute 505. Therefore, it has been determined that the County was erroneous and a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed storage units at parcels 10000020014000 and 10000010011002 in Clitherall Township is not required from Otter Tail County. A site permit from the office would be adequate as the storage units are erected. This correspondence in no way alleviates the need for the applicant to meet any other federal, state or local requirements. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 218.998.8105. Sincerely, Christopher W. LeClair, R.E.H.S. Director Land & Resource Management 218.998.8105 cleclair@co.ottertail.mn.us c: Rick Wilson, Chair, Planning Commission Michelle Eldien, County Attorney Nicole Hanson, County Administrator ottertailcountymn.usOTTER TAIL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER218-998-8095 LIVE YOUR//es7/(/V HERE. Lakes n Woods Storage Properties Conditional Use Permit Application Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance Conditional Use Permits3. Section I: 1. The proposed project will be located on parcels of land that adjoin the State Hwy 210 frontage and contain well-drained soil composed of tall grasses and some small planted trees. There is an existing stand of deciduous trees that will not be impacted by the construction plans. 2. The construction plan is designed to minimally impact soil through grading activity. The vegetative impact will be contained to tall grasses and weeds throughout the project area. The minimal runoff generated from grading activities will be contained onsite by utilizing the existing low elevations areas to keep all runoff on the project site. 3. The proposed location of storage unit properties and access driveways have been designed to minimize soil disturbance and reduce impacts to the surrounding areas/properties. All storage unit construction activities will be contained within the property boundaries. 4. The individual storage properties will be ten feet (10') apart from another. All applicable setbacks have been followed in the proposed site design. 5. Because of the close proximity and frontage to Trunk Hwy 210, the project site is ideal for commercial purposes. 6. N/A 7. There are no environmentally sensitive areas within the proposed construction site. 8. Soil grading activities will be conducted with a small crew and minimal earth moving machinery to reduce traffic, noise, and area impact. Construction of storage property units will only occur as units are sold, thereby reducing construction activities that commonly generate noise and excessive traffic. 9. Noise generation will be minimized by utilizing small crews for soil grading activities and intermittent storage unit construction that will only occur during daylight business hours. 10. Construction activities will only be allowed during normal daytime business hours. Individual storage unit owners will be encouraged to access the storage units during daytime hours. 11. Motion sensor lighting will be placed over the garage door, or entry point, for each individual storage unit. Motion sensing lighting will provide adequate lighting for storage unit owners to safely access their property while reducing unnecessary light pollution when not needed. 12. One free standing sign will not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. 13. Site grading and driveway placement will be completed quickly. Storage unit construction will take place after individual units area sold over time. 14. The proposed project area is located on 10.1 acres of land and the storage unit placement has been designed to minimally impact the surrounding area environment. 15. The proposed construction area has been designed to minimize topographic impacts from site grading and storage unit and driveway placement. 16. The site plan illustrates where native, coniferous trees will be planted to reduce visual site pollution for nearby area residents. 9»> I