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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11000150098001_Variances_04-25-2012Variances Barcode 128 DOC# 1110482 1110482 Fee; $46.00 Well Certificate [ ] Rec'd OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTADate Stamp Certified, Filed, and/or Recorded: June 14, 2012 10:45 AM Wendy L. Metcalf, RecorderLAA'i.RECElVCb'^ MAY 111 201^ LAND & RESOURCE Returned To: LAND & RESOURCE By: NDB L&R Initial THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER, 540 WEST FIR, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 (218) 998-8095 Otter Tail County’s Website: www.co.ottertail.mn.us MsvOApplication Fee COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK Receipt Number Accepted By / Date St. Ann's Church, Wadena, MN (Arch Dlocesg^yTIMEPROPERTY OWNER Paul Carlson, Attorney1114 3rd Street, Wadena, MN 56482MAILING ADDRESS LAKE NUMBER LAKE NAME LAKE CLASS SECTION 134 N 36 W TOWNSHIP NAME ComptonTOWNSHIPRANGE PARCEL NUMBER E-911 ADDRESSR11000150095001 31545 615th Ave, Wadena, MN 56482 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4) of Section 15, Township 134 N, Range 36 W of the 5th Principle Meridian; thence running west on the half section line 20 Rods; thence due north 20 Rods; thence due east 20 Rods to the half section north and south line; thence due south on said line 20 Rods to the place of beginning. Containing 2.5 acres, more or less. TYPE OF VARIANCE REQUESTED (Please Check) Subdivision X ClusterStructure Setback Structure Size Sewage System WECS Misc. SPECIFY HOW YOUR PROJECT VARIES FROM ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE BE BRIEF AS THIS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Owner proposes to redraw the boundaries of the Compton Cemetery to conform with the existing fence lines. Owner will deed approximately 1.2 acres to two adjoining property owners and receive approximately 0.3 acres from one adjoining property owner. This will reduce the Compton Cemetery from approximately 2.5 acres to approximately 1.6 acres which will not meet the 2.5 acre requirement of Section VII(l) of the Subdivision Controls Ordinance of OTter Tail County. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE APPLIED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE/SUBDIVISION CONTROLS ORDINANCE / SANITATION CODE / SETBACK ORDANAND AN/OR WECS ORDINANCE OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT^THER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED; IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/REGARDING THIS MATTER. B|R^^ENT FOR OWNER / DATESIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWN APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARINGSCANNED(Applicant Will Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing) 345,194 • Viclor Lundeen Co . Printers • Fergus Falls. Mmnasola f ■7 TimeDate Of Hearing }^/inno 0 Motion St. Ann’s Church - Approved the variance as requested. (7:30 p.m.) After consideration and discussion, Thomas Lee made a motion, second by Joe Maske and unanimously carried, to approve the variance as requested in the application dated April 25, 2012 and as depicted on the drawings submitted with the variance application. nfy^oard ^f/(djustnnent Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management Yes (Contact Land & Resource Management) iL No ymCopy of Application Mailed to Applicant, Co. Assessor and the MN DNR__ '’^^lease send notification to Applicant's attorney, bk 072011-001 Paul F. Carlson, PO Box 647, Wadena, MN 56482 L R Official/Date LAW OFFICES . .!KENNEDY, CARLSON & VAN BRUGGEN, LLP 116 Ash Avenue NW, P.O. Box 647 Wadena, Minnesota 56482-0647 (218) 631-2505; Fax (218) 631-9078 Park Rapids Office (218) 732-4226 Menahga Office (218) 564-4406 www.kenelaw.com Senior Attorney Charles R. Kennedy Qualified Neutral in MN & ND Associate Malcolm Wh}mptt Paul F. Carlsjon Also Licensed in Illinois Mattheiv S. Van Bruggen Also Licensed in South Dakota ■I. , !• May 22, 2012 Otter Tail;County Board of Adjustment Government Services Center 510 Fir Avenue West Fergus Fails, MN 56537 Re: St. Ann's Church Apjilication for Variance : To WhomTt May Concern: I am writing to correct the address for St. Ann's Church as it appears on Pur Application for Variarice. The correct address for the Church is 214 First Street SE, Wadena, MN 56482. 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(Jt:k.J7-..lU,?-l j Seav .] /':. ••. ■ . -F .y ,-P i o>.• 1 St. Ann’s Church -i Approved the variance as requested. (7:30 p.m.) St. Ann’s Church, part of the Northwest Quarter, section 14 of Compton Township, requested the following; Owner proposed to redrawjthe boundaries of the Compton Cemetery to conform with the existing fence lines. Owner will deed approximately 1.2 acres to two adjoining property owners and receive approximately 0.3 acres from one adjoining property owner. This will reduce the Compton Cemetery from approximately 2.5 acres to approximately 1.6 acres which will not meet the 2.5 acre requirement of Section Vll(1) of the Subdivision Controls Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Malcolm Whynott and Barb Butler represented the applicant at the public hearing. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the variance as requested. After consideration and discussion, Thomas Lee made a motion, second by Joe Masl<:e and unanimously carried, to approve the variance as requested in the application dated April 25, 2012 and as depicted on the drawings submitted with the variance application. Donna M. Heisler Moen - Approved the variance as requested. (7:34 p.m.) Donna M. Heisler Mpen, part of Government Lot 3, Section 31 of Corliss Township by Big Pine Lake, requested the following: small undeveloped triangular portion of Big Pine Lake lot (Parcel 12000310217000) to be subdivided and permanently attached to adjoining lot (Parcel 12000310220000), which is currently owned by Robert and Judy Larson. Both lots to remain buildable for single family residential use. Lots meet minimum lot area and water frontage for platted lots. Lance Heisler represented the applicant at the public hearing. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the varianceias requested. After consideration and discussion, Steve Schierer made a motion, second by Thomas Lee and unanimously carried, to approve the proposed subdivision as described in the variance application dated May 11, 2012 and as illustrated on the drawings submitted with the application. The variance as requested makes sense based on the existing lot lines and the placement of the existing structures. Steven P. Berg - Approved the variance as requested. (7:36 p.m.) Steven P. Berg, part of Government Lot 9, Section 1 of Sverdrup Township by East Lost Lake, requested the following: request a variance of 27’ from the required 100’ setback to replace existing dwelling and add an addition. Setback will be 73’ to ordinary high vyater level. Also requesting a variance of IT from the required 30’ bluff setback placing the dwelling 19’ from top of bluff. |The applicant's wife also appeared at the public hearing. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or agairist the variance as requested. After consideration and discussion, Randall Mann made a motion, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 27’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 100’ land a variance of 1T from the required top of bluff setback of 30’ for the replacement of an existing dwelling (replacement and addition) 73’ from the ordinary high water level and 19’ from the top of the bluff as depicted on the drawing dated May 16, 2012. The proposed development will utilize the same footprint as the existing development with an addition to the rear (away from the bluff) and the proposed development will be an environmentally friendly improvement as it will address the current runoff issue. ! Gerard and Maureen Knudsen - Approved the variance as requested. (7:40 p.m.) I Gerard and Maureenl Knudsen, Lot 1 Block 2 Bailey Beach and Parcel C in Government Lot 9, Section 1 of Sverdrup Township by East Lost Lake, requested the following: remove existing cabin and construct new cabin on or behind existing footprint of old cabin which places setback from ordinary high water level mark at 89’ to 96’. This location would be behind “string test)’ of neighboring cabins on each side. The ordinary high water level variance will allow new cabin not to encroach on existing storage building. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the variance as requested. After consideration and discussion, Steve Schierer made a motion, second by Joe Maske and unanimously carried, to approve the variance as requested in the application dated April 28, 2012 and as depicted on the drawing submitted with the application. It was noted that the existing cabin and deck will be removed and that the proposed development will be further away from the ordinary high water level than the location of the existing cabin. Hardship/practical difficulty is a substandard lot of record.I Scott Jennings Ehike - Approved the variance as requested. (7:42 p.m.) Scott Jennings Ehike,I part of Government Lot 1 and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 17 of Hobart Township by Rose Lake, requested the following: Too close to road right-of-way. Change existing storage area and raise low portion of existing roof to match existing high roof of dwelling being 0’ from township road right-of-way. Required setback is 2'0’, The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the variance as requested. After consideration and discussion, Thomas Lee made a motion, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 20’ from ttie required road right-of-way setback of 20’ for the development as proposed in the variance application dated May 14, 2012 and as illustrated on the drawing submitted with the application. It was noted that the proposed development will be in the same footprint as the existing structure. LAW OFFICES KENNEDY, CARLSON & VAN BRUGGEN, LLP 116 Ash Avenue NW, P.O. Box 647 Wadena, Minnesota 56482-0647 (218) 631-2505; Fax (218) 631-9078 Menahga Office (218) 564-4406 www.kenelaw.com Senior Attorney Charles R. Kennedy Qualified Neutral in MN & ND Associate Malcolm Wh5mbtt Paul F. Carlson Also Licensed in Illinois Matthew S. iVan Bruggen Also Licensed in South Dakota ^SCEIVED , May I i 20^2 land & resource May 9,2012 Marsha Bowman Land.and Resource Management Otter Tail County Government Services Center 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 RE: Variance Application for St. Ann's Catholic Church - Compton Catholic Cemetery 11-000-15-0095-001 Our File No: 1000555 Dear Ms.; Bowman: Pursuant! to your request by telephone of May 3 and your letter of that date, I am enclosing the following materials: 1.; Evidence of St. Ann's Church ownership of the Compton Cemetery consisting i of a Warranty Deed dated January 4, 1889, conveying the land from Joseph Ripeajak and Mary Ripeajak to Rupert Seidenbusch Roman Catholic Bishop : of the Diocees of the County of Stearns, State of Minnesota. Also attached is : correspondence dated December 30, 2009, from Robert E. Moe, Otter Tail i County Assessor, to St. Ann's Catholic Church in Wadena requesting that the : church reapply for its property tax exemption for the Compton Cemetery. ■ i,r' 2.; Completed Application for Variance. 3.; Black and white scale drawings on the County Scale Drawing Form with the !■ impervious surface calculations on the back; one signed and dated original : and six copies. Also enclosed are scaled drawings that are color coded ; showing the original property lines for the Compton Cemetery and the proposed Compton Cemetery property lines. Please note that Tract A will be I conveyed from Mr. Breid to St. Ann's for the Cemetery; Tract B is the St. ; Ann's/Compton Cemetery; and Tract C will be' conveyed from St. ; Ann's/Compton Cemetery to Mr. Breid; and Tract D will be conveyed from : St. Ann's/Compton Cemetery to Mr. and Mrs. Malone. !’ I , i "•r 4 i Marsha ^owman Land and|Resource Management May 9, 2012 Page 2 4. i Our firm check in the amount of $500 for the application fee. I will contact the surveyor and have him stake the property in the next few days. If you have any questions, please contact me. :paul@kenelaw.com PFC/tiry ; Enclosures c; St. Ann's Catholic Church L ' i; ;• 'l. k ',-S.’■'i '•i Tract A will be conveyed from Gerald and Marlys Breid to St. Ann's Catholic Church to be combined with Tract B to form the new boundaries for Compton Cemetery. This will result in Compton Cemetery being approximately 1.6 acres. Tract C will be conveyed by St. Ann's Catholic Church to Gerald and Marlys Breid. The resulting acreage of Mr. and Mrs. Breid's parcel will be approximately 151.52 acres. '.! Tract D will be conveyed by St. Ann's Catholic Church to Greg and Mary Malone. The resulting a!creage of the land retained by the Malones will be approximately 80.03 acres. The resulting acreage of land retained by St. Ann's Catholic Church for Compton Cemetery will be approximately 1.6 acres.! .'i i •:: >- : ■: 1 .......... i CDii(«POriginal property lines for Compton Cemetery roposed Compton Cemetery property lines CMICOCMompton Cemetery to Malone received ompton Cemetery to Breid ui May 14 20P 001 to bo CenterlineU) 33 S 88*15’14" W 193.59 —^•53.00 N 8S*50'49“ E N 00*16 66.43ll1-37.52-^- 1Breid #11-000-1500-95002 il51.52 acres +/-m CM ll q:3i ®Existing-''^ Fenceline +1 D5Q e qS-H 3^ 1 u.I 00b©w . 0)I cr 1-in y CO Q®<b o• COExisting Fenceline '(®[)=' fo O ,#11-000-1500-9^ 1*01.6 acres +/i-CO ■53.00o W 5187.18—^ IS8ff0r28" w 330.23 44.07** S 00*16’48" E____ 39.33 788*5Q’49” £r-_ ------- -------^isPr 330.04 Tj‘[^©ir © 13765.2 Sq. Feet ± ^ 0.3 Acres ± \S 88*50’49” w 2641.50 Sec±4 roOC CM r-Malone mCM#11-000-1500-98001 *80.03 acres +/- (OjM-Tilled Reid CO bo z *Acreage stated is parcel size after conveyances£oj(^QjrbcL Scale: 1 inch = 100 feet IRON PIPE FOUND•» 1/2" IRON PIPE SET IS(MlliraBAWMGlF®RM:i .1 t ■fT I I\OCOI5~00?5^0PI Tax Parcel Number(s) The.scale_dravying must be a signed drawing which includes and identifies a graphic-scale (feet), all existing and/or proposed structures, septic tanks/ drainfields;'lotlines“ "r6ad'nght-bf-ways,‘e'a'sements; OHWLs; wells, wetlands,-topographic features (i.e.-blutfs), and onsite impervious surface .. calculations. r i A 10^'I %1. Impervious Surface RaliO- (Must.Complete.Worksheet On Other Side) Scale ■■ i-I : Iri'i1 i ; i„,L ; ! I i- ; -| r i-'i -i iIi riiIII i i...}•■•. /A c i-...LIr1 W!■ Li11■ I n■].'.L ' ■ !■ 1 I ^ECPIVl-d' ..".telff 7.....h !-.......................•^■-1... r1'I !' r 1II 'Ir fI —A 7 7|"I 1 Ii..I .; Vi..' L.i. J.! •1-..i.I i•r r.1,!. 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MN ?l-800-346-j4870i I L 1 ' ' I.I'r i-i I f Signature of Prbpierty &wn’eri i I..)■ !-'i' I' l"'ir!.: 1 i- ■ !■' '■ | JlLit [i ii.t' rij:: J'i i... : .!. .;1"J.i I BK —0909 .I.338.596 • VIciI IMPERVIOUS SURFACE CALCULATION WORKSHEET: List of Onsite (Existing and Proposed) Impervious Surfaces (must be shown on scale drawing): £Ft2Structure(s):7 K.Ft2Deck(s); Ft2Driveway(s); / Ft2Patio(s): Ft2Sidewalk(s): Ft2Stairway(s);7 P Ft2Retaining Wali(s); 7 Ft2Landscaping; (Plastic Barrier) Other:Ft2 7 7 Ft2TOTAL iMPERVIOUS SURFACE: Ft2LOT AREA: .%X100 == IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIOOT AREATOTAL IMPERVIOUS SURFACE ,(0 COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL OFFICE OF COUNTY ASSESSOR ROBERT E. MOE, OTTER TAIL COUNTY ASSESSOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER PHONE: (218) 998-8010 FAX: (218) 998-8305 WEBSITE: www.co.otter-tail.inn.us E-MAIL: assessor@c6.otter-tail.mn.us 505 FIR AVENUE WEST FERGUS FALIJS, MN 56537-1364 December 30, 2009 ST AlpJS CATHOLIC CHURCH ST AljmS CATHOLIC CHURCH 514 1ST ST SE WADENA MN 56482 1803 ;■ Re Par cels: 11000150095001 Subject; Exempt Applications Robert E. Moe, Otter Tail County AssessorFrom: Minnesota Statutes require that certain types of exempt property need to reapply for exemption every f rree years. The 2010 assessment is the year that this is to be done. Please complete the enclosed application and return it to our office at the address shown above. The parcel number of the exempt parcel i's already shown on the application. If you have any questions regarding this please contact our , office. Churches need to reapply for exemption on parcels such as cemeteries and parsonages. The House of Worship does not need reapplication. These applications are due back to our office no later than February 16, 2010. Thank you. Sincere y, Robert E. Moe, Otter Tail County Assessor end Application for Property Tax Exemption Please read the back of this form before completing. If you are applying for exemption as an institution of pureiy pubiic charity, please fill out the “Institution of Purely Public Charity Application for Property Tax Exemption” form. This section is to be completed by all applicants. Please provide the following information for the organization that owns the property on which exemption is being claimed. _______________________ Date property acquired by organizationName of organization Name of representative or owner i Date of apptfcationTitle ; •g' A..5^, SD)o Mailing address of organization a.City state Zip County f- Is the above organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3)?El Yes □ No As The above organization is seeking exemption from property tax under the following category (please check one): D Academy, college, university or seminary of learning □ Church, church property or house of worship : ? O Public propertyused exclusivety for public purposes S Public burying ground ■ Institution of purely public charity (If yes, please file for exemption using the Institution of Purely Public Charity Application for Property Tax Exemption” form.) O Public hospital □ Public school house □ Other (specify)___ This section is to be completed by all applicants. Please fill out the following information about the o property on which exemption is being claimed. g Mailing address \Oade')X\ o IstateZipCounty{■rwi I Legal Description of the property ...., .......... \ 7* _■ ) : ; This section is to be completed by ail applicants. Please answer the following questions about the ■V ,A-: use of the property. Parcel ID number I 11000150095001 ' What is the principal use of the above-described property? '.n\LL-xeh'Dr\ Additional uses of the above-described property (please give percentage of use): S] Yes □ No■k~e tnese uses c;rectiy reieted to the mission of the organization? □ Yes No® is any part of this property used for commercial purposes? , If yes, please explain. . __________________________________________:' ® ‘f ■' Why is ownership of this property necessary? Is any part of this property used for residential purposes? If yes, please fill out next section. □ Yes H No PLEASE COMPLETE THE BACK SIDE OF THIS PAGE ALSO. -.£•'■££3 31/Cw This section is to be completed if any part of the property is used for residential purposes. Please fill out the following information for each person who occupies the above-described property. List additional occupant’s Information ' on a separate sheet and attach it to this application. Name of occupant Nature of service/employmentI. I-© □ Full time or □ Part time □ Yes □ NoIs occupant required to reside on this property as a condition of employment?B ■•5. If yes, why is this required? ■ m"□ Yes □ NoDoes occupant pay rent, either in cash or as a part of salary? If yes, please give details. .; , Why is ownership of this residence necessary? Signature of owner or authorized representative. By signing below, I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I am the owner of the property or authorized representative of the organization that owns the property for which exemption is being claimed.____________________________________________________________________ • ■£ ,I Making false statements on this application is against the law. Minnesota Statute 609.41 states that anyone giving false information in order to avoid or reduce their tax obligations is subject to a fine of up to $3,000 and/or up to one year in prison. C . BCO ■ ; Applicant’s sjmature .Daytime phone FOR OFFICE USE ONLY TO BE COMPLETE BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR Name of organization exemption is: Appro\'ed Denied For assessment year Assessor's Signanare Date - :i r ; 7 Applying for exemption from property tax Property which is subject to property tax on January 2 that is acquired by a government entity, institution of purely public charity, church or educational institution before July 1 of the year is exempt for that assessment year if the property is to be used for an exempt' - purpose. . Filing for exemption Most taxpayers claiming exemption from property tax must file an application for exemption with the assessor in the district where the property is located on or before Februaiy 1 of the assessment year. No property will be exempt from taxation under Minnesota Statute 272.02 if the taxpayer claiming the exemption knowingly violates any of the provisions of this section. Assessor may request additional information Upon written request by the assessor, taxpayers must make available to the assessor all necessary books and records relating to the ownership or use of property which can help verify whether or not the property qualifies for exemption. For most exempt properties, this application must be refiled eveiy third year. No matter what year the taxpayer initially files for exemption, applications will again be due in 2004, 2007, 2010, How we use information Some of the information contained on this form may be shared with the county assessor, the county attorney, the Commissioner of Revenue or other federal, state or local taxing authorities to verify your eligibility for exemption. etc. Churches, houses of worship, property used solely for educational purposes by academies, colleges, universities or seminaries of learning and property owned by the state of Minnesota or any of its political subdivisions are not required to file. Sale or purchase of exempt property Property which is exempt from property tax on January 2 and, due to sale or other reason, loses its exemption prior to July 1 of that year, will be placed on the current assessment rolls for that year. You do not have to give this information. However, refusal will disqualify you from consideration for exemption. Owners of some types of exempt property may be asked to complete a different application instead of or in addition to this form. Penalties Making false statements on this application is against the law. Minnesota Statute 609.41 states that anyone giving false information in order to avoid or reduce their tax obligations is subject to a fine of up to S3,000 and/or up to one year in prison. The valuation will be determined with respect to its value on January 2 of such year. The classification will be based on the use to which the property was put by the purchaser, or in the event the purchaser has not utilized the property by July 1, the intended use of the property, as determined by the county assessor, based upon all relevant facts. In cases of sickness, absence, disability or for other good cause, the assessor may extend the deadline for filing the statement of exemption for a period not to exceed 60 days. What type of property qualifies for exemption? Minnesota Statute 272.02 describes the types of property eligible for propeity tax exemption. The filing requirements can be found in Minnesota Statute 272.025. Notice of Hearing for Variance Otter Tail County Government Services Center 510FirAveW Fergus Falis, MN 56537 (218) 998-8030/998-8041 Email - wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us www.co.otter-tail.mn.us Applicant and/or applicant’s representative must be present at the scheduled hearing. To Whom It May Concern: St. Ann’s Church 1114 3^'' Street Wadena, MN 56482 has made application to the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment for a variance as per requirements of the Otter Jail County Shoreland Management Ordinance, the Otter Tail County Set Back Ordinance'and/or the Subdivision Controls Ordinance. The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment will assemble for this hearing on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Room of the Otter Tail County Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, MN. (Please-use the public entrance located on the northeasterly side of the Government Services Center. The second left off Fir Ave.) 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 j part of the Northwest Quarter, Property Address - 31545 615**’Ave Section 15, Township 134, Range 36 - Township Name - Compton Lake No. 56-NA, Lake Name - NA, Class - NA The variance requested is - the following: Owner proposed to redraw the boundaries of the Compton Cemetery to conform with the existing fence lines. Owner will deed approximately 1.2 acres to two adjoining property owners and receive approximately 0.3 acres from one adjoining property owner. This will reduce the Compton Cemetery from approximately 2.5 acres to approximately 1.6 acres which will not meet the 2.5 acre requirement of Section Vll(1) of the Subdivision-Controls Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Date: May 18, 2012 Wc^ne Stein Board of Adjustment Secretary OTTER TAIL COUNTY Fergus Falls, Minnesota State of Minnesota ) )SS ICounty of Otter Tail) I, Wayne Steinj Secretary for the Board of Adjustment for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that on the 18th, day of May, 2012 the attached Notice of Hearing for Variance was duly served upon the individuals listed below and/or included in the attachment: 1stSt Anns Catholic Church, 514 1 St SE, Wadena, MN 56482 MaryAnn H Line, Twp Clerk of Compton, 58884 330“’ ST, Wadena, MN 56482 Otter Tail County Cola, % John Matteson, 23674 W Silver Lake Rd, Battle Lake,MN 56515 Richard West, OTC HWY Engineer, 505 S. Court St. Suite #1 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Julie Aadland, DNR Eco & Water Resources, 1509 1st Ave N, Fergus Falls, MN 56537I Board of Adjustment: Paul R. Larson, 21283 County Ijlighway 65, Henning, MN 56551-9573 Richard S. Scliierer, 32117 260th Ave, Erhard,MN 56534 Thomas (Tom) Lee, 15600 Cty l^wy 118, Elizabeth, MN 56533-9559 Randall Mann, 532 N. Ann St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Michael Harris 38019 Dead Lake Rd, Richville, MN 56576 Joe Maske, 14833 Lake Olaf Rd S, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 I iby 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, property addressed to each of the individuals listed above and/or listed in the attachment. I Dated: May 18th, 2012 i ■ i 'Wayne Stein, Secretary Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment IrY]LS)-i^.JPBy: Vi Manderud 1/ ,! i GREGORY T & MARY K MALONE 30995 615TH AVE WADENA MN 56482 4420 ‘ GERALD C BREID 62507 STATE HIGHWAY 29 WADENA MN 56482 3108 ROBERT & BONNIE LUBKEN 32200 ROAD B TRUMBULL NE 68980 9728 DEON & MEU\NIE ROTH 11363 COUNTY ROAD 101 WADENA MN 56482 2006 STEVEN L & DONNA K ROTH TSTS 13890 120TH ST WADENA MN 56482 2263 ST ANNS CATHOLIC CHURCH 514 1ST ST SE WADENA MN 56482 1803! ; I ; ! i ■ : iV . I i