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In order to properly evaluate the situation, please provide as much supplementary information as possible, such as: maps, plans,
information about surrounding property, etc. APPLICANT SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING.
I understand that I have applied for a variance from the requirements of the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail
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MOTION AS FOLLOWS:
Motion was made by John Everts, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously carried, to approve the variance
as requested with the conditions that a registered surveyor's drawing and a letter indicating that there are no
property line disputes must be provided at the time of recording. The granting of the variance request will not
establish a precedent in the area. It should also be noted that all parcels have access to a public road and that
the balance of the applicant’s parcel will not be subdivided further.
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Otter Tail County Board of Aafustment
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258,371 — Victor Lundeen Co., Printers, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
AUGUST 2, 1994
LAND AND RESOURCE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY
FERGUS FALLS MN
DEAR GENTLEMEN:
WE, THE MATTHIESEN'S, WOULD LIKE TO BE GRANTED A VARIANCE TO
SELL A PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS 210 FEET WIDE X 256 FEET
DEEP.
IN COMPTON TOWNSHIP AND IN SECTION 1 OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY.
IT IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD #75 AND IS
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 29 AND COUNTY ROAD #75.
THIS LAND IS ADJACENT TO PRAIRIE VIEW EDITION AND IS
THE PARTY WHICH IS INTENDING TO PURCHASE THIS LAND PLANS TO
BUILD A NEW HOME ON THIS LOCATION.
ENCLOSED YOU WILL FIND A COPY OF THE PRAIRIE VIEW EDITION
LAYOUT.
YOUR REPLY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
PROMPTNESS, AND YOUR TIME!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SINCERELY, ^ \
VERN AND REBECCA MATTHIESEN, JR.
730 HIGHWAY 75
WADENA MN 56482
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Notice of Hearing for Variance
Otter Tall County
Fergus Falls. Minnesota 56537
Applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing.
To Whom It May Concern:
Vernon A. Mattiesen, Jr.
R^3 Box 37G
Wadena, MN 56482
has made application to the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment for a variance as per requirements of the
Otter Tail County Shoreland Management Ordinance and/or the Subdivison Controls Ordinance. The Otter
Tail County Board of Adjustment will assemble for this hearing on
September 1st, 1994, at 7:00 p.m..
in the Commissioners' Room of the Otter Tail County Courthouse, Fergus Falls. MN.
(Please use the west Law Enforcement entrance.) Individuals requiring special accommodations
should contact the County Auditor's office prior to the date of the public hearing.
The property concerned in the application is legally described as
part of the W1/2 SWl/4,
Flre^ Fire * to North Is 179
Section 1, Township 134, Range 36 - Township Name - Compton
Lake No. NA. Lake Name - NA. Class - NA
The variance requested Is:
a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 2.5 acres from an existing parcel. The new
subdivision would be approximately 210’ by 256' and is adjacent to Prairie View Edition.
The original parcel will remain greater than 2.5 acres and a registered surveyor's drawing
will be provided at the time of recording.
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Board Adjustment SecretaryDate
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
State of Minnesota )
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County of Otter Tail)
I, Wayne Stein, Secretary for the Board of Adjustment for Otter Tail County,
Minnesota, do hereby certify that on the 15th, day of August, 1994 the attached
Notice of Hearing for V*ariance was duly served upon the individuals listed below
and/or included in the attachment:
Vernon A. & Rebecca E. Matthiesen Jr., Rt 3 Box 370, Wadena, MN 56482
Robert Schwartz, Twp Clerk Compton, Rt I Box 4, Wadena, MN 56482
Richard West, Otter Tail County Highway Engineer, Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Terry Lejcher, DNR 1221 1/2 E. Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
DNR Regional Administrator, 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Town Clerk
Otter Tail County Public Health Department, Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Board of Adjustment:
Craig Anderson, RR, Ottertail, MN 56571
John Everts, Route #2, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Cecil B. Femling, 13 6th St. NE, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Randall Mann, 532 N. Ann St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Carl T. Johnson, R#1 Box 122, Vergas, MN 56587
George Walter, Route #1 Box 314, Perham, MN 56573
by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and
depositing the same in the United States Mail at Fergus Falls, MN, properly addressed
to each of the individuals listed above and/or listed in the attachment.
Dated: August 15th, 1994
Secretar
September 1st, 1994
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Vernon A. Mattiesen - Approved
Vernon A, Mattiesen, Jr,, Wadena. MN, requested a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 2.5 acres from
an existing parcel. The new subdivision would be approximately 210' by 256' and Is adjacent to Prairie View
Edition, The original parcel will remain greater than 2.5 acres and a registered surveyor's drawing will be
provided at the time of recording. The property is described as part of the W1/2 SW1/4, Section 1 of Compton
Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion
was made by John Everts, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously carried, to approve the variance as
requested with the conditions that a registered surveyor's drawing and a letter indicating that there are no
property line disputes must be provided at the time of recording. The granting of the variance request will not
establish a precedent In the area. It should also be noted that all parcels have access to a public road and that
the balance of the applicant's parcel will not be subdivided further.
Bruce Money - Approved
Bruce Money, Fergus Falls, MN, requested a variance to construct a garage with a height of 23'. The maximum
height requirement for a non-dwelling structure is 18'. The property is described as part of the N1 /2
SW1 /4, Section 23 of Fergus Falls Township on Reedstrom Lake. The audience was polled with no one speaking
for or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by John Everts, seconded by Randall Mann and
carried with Craig Anderson and George Walter voting no, to approve the construction of a garage with a height
of 23' with the condition that the additional height will not be used for additional dwelling space. It should be
noted that the applicant's proposed garage will not be view obstructing and that the extra height of the garage
conforms to the architecture of the applicant's dwelling.
Debra 6. Pulford and James Morgan. Jr. - Approved
Debra G. Pulford and James Morgan, Jr,, Plymouth, MN, requested a variance of 5' from the required side lot
1 ine setback of 1 O' and a variance of 8' from the required ordinary high water level setback of 100' for the
construction of a 20' by 32' garage. The property is described as Lot 1, Pulford Beach Addition, Walker Lake
in Amor Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After
consideration, motion was made by John Everts, seconded by Randall Mann and unanimously carried, to deny
the variance from the side lot line as no adequate hardship had been shown. After additional consideration,
motion was made by Craig Anderson, seconded by Randall Mann and unanimously carried, to approve the
construction of a garage no closer to the lake than the existing dwelling.
Kathryn Schrom - Approved
Kathryn Schrom, Fergus Falls, MN, requested a variance of 1 O' from the required road right-of-way setback
of 20' for the placement of an 8' by 8' storage shed 10' from the road right-of-way. The property is described
as Lot 5, St. Lawrence Beach, Rush Lake in Rush Lake Township. Susan Davis appeared along with the applicant
at the hearing. A letter from Laddy Cusicks in favor of the granting of the variance request was read for the
record. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion
was made by Craig Anderson, seconded by Cecil Femling and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 1 O'
from the required road right-of-way setback of 20' for the placement of an 8' by 8' storage shed 10' from the
road right-of-way, Hardship being a substandard lot of record, It should also be noted that this is the best
location for the storage shed as it will cause the least amount of view obstruction in this area,
September 1st, 1994
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John Condon - Approved
John Condon, Fargo, ND, requested a variance of 3' from the required drain field setback of 20', a variance of
53' from the required ordinary high water level setback of 100’ and a variance of 3' from the required shore
impact zone setback of 50' for the placement of a dwelling 17' from the drain field and 47' from the ordinary
high water level. The property is described as Lot 16, Meyers 2nd Addition, West McDonald Lake in Dora
Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion
was made by John Everts, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 3'
from the required drain field setback of 20', a variance of 53' from the required ordinary high water level
setback of 100' and a variance of 3' from the required shore impact zone setback of 50' for the placement of a
dwelling 17' from the drain field and 47' from the ordinary high water level with the condition that the
dwelling can not be constructed with a basement.
Patricia G. Piekarski - Approved
Patricia G. Piekarski, Fergus Falls, MN, requested a variance of approximately 5' from the required side lot
line setback of 1 O' for the placement of a 26' by 56' structure 5’ from the south property line. The property
is described as part of Sub Lot 2 of Governm^ent Lot 3, Section 24 of Buse Township on Swan Lake. The
audience was polled with Russ Evjen, Ray Braun, and Kenneth Hoistad speaking in favor of the variance
request. After consideration, motion was made by Craig Anderson, seconded by John Everts and carried with
Randall Mann voting no, to approve a variance of approximately 5’ from the required side lot line setback of
10’ for the placement of a 26’ by 56' structure 5' from the south property line. Hardship being a substandard
lot of record. It should also be noted that the placement of the new trailer is further back from the ordinary
high water level than the previous trailer.
James C. Welland - Approved
James C. Welland, Dent, MN, requested a variance of 33' from the required ordinary high water level setback
of 75' for the construction of a 16' by 16' addition to an existing dwelling 42' from the ordinary high water
level. The property is described as Government Lots 1 and 6. Sections 1 and 12 of Star Lake Township on Star
Lake. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion was
made by Randall Mann, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 33’ from
the required ordinary high water level setback of 75’ for the construction of a 16' by 16' addition to an
existing dwelling 42' from the ordinary high water level. Hardship being a substandard lot of record.
Gregory and Carla Gauwitz - Approved
Gregory and Carla Gauwitz. Perham, MN, requested a variance to establish new property lines for two parcels
that would allow Sub Lot K to retain ownership of existing septic system and existing private access. Each
parcel would be of adequate size to meet the minimum lot area and lot width for platted lots on a general
development lake. The property is described as Sub Lot K of Government Lot 2 and part of Government Lot 2.
Section 2 of Perham Township on Little Pine Lake. The audience was not polled as there was no one in
attendance. After consideration, motion was made by Craig Anderson, seconded by John Everts and unanimously
carried, to approve the variance as requested with the conditions that a registered surveyor's drawing and a
letter indicating that there are no property line disputes will be provided at the time of recording.