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S^'IM 'Z003,^ MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Thursday, August 14, 2003
The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment met Thursday, August l4, 2003, with the following persons in
attendance:
Cecil Femling
Paul Larson
Steve Schierer
Pat Eckert, Land and Resource Management
Kurt Mortenson, Assistant County Attorney
Frank Lachowitzer
Randall Mann
Mark Steuart
Call to Order -
Randall Mann, Chairman, called the meeting of the Board of Adjustment to order at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes Approved -
Hearing no corrections or additions the minutes of the August 7, 2003 meeting was approved as mailed.
The following variance requests were heard:
James W. Dodds - Approved as modified. (6:30 p.m.)
James W. Dodds, part of Government Lot 3 and part of Government Lot 4, Section 23 of Parkers Prairie
Township by Augusta Lake, requested a variance Of 50’ from the required ordinary high water level setback
of 200’ for the construction of a new dwelling and for the placement of a septic system 150’ from the
ordinary high water level. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the variance as
requested. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Cecil
Femling and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 40’ from the required ordinary high water level
setback of 200' for the construction of a new dwelling 160’ from the ordinary high water level. It should be
noted that the septic system will be 200 plus feet from the ordinary high water level. Hardship is the terrain
and the shape of the applicant’s property. It was also noted that the State of Minnesota requires only a
150’ setback from the ordinary high water level on lakes classified as natural environment lakes.
Scott and Roberta Schake - Approved Ordinary High Water Level Variance. Denied Side Lot Line
Variance. (6:36 p.m.)
Scott and Roberta Schake, Lot 1, Shady Nook Beach, Pickerel Lake in Maine Township, requested a
variance of 27’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 100’ and a variance of 4 to 9’ from the
required side lot line setback of 10’ for the placement of a dwelling 73’ from the ordinary high water level
and 1 to 6’ from the east side lot line. The northeast/front corner of the proposed dwelling would be 6’ from
the lot line and the southeast/rear corner of the proposed dwelling would be T from the lot line. Also,
requesting a variance of 6' from the required side lot line setback of 10’ for the placement of a 7’ by 10’
shed 4’ from the lot line. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the variance as
requested. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Mark Steuart, second by Frank
Lachowitzer and carried with Steve Schierer voting no, to approve a variance of 27’ from the required
ordinary high water level setback of 100’ for the placement of a dwelling 73’ from the ordinary high water
level and to deny all side lot line variances as requested as other alternatives/options are available to the
applicants which would not require variances from the required 10' side lot line setback.
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Notice of Hearing for Variance
Otter Tail County Courthouse
121 West Junius Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-8030/998-8041
Email - wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us
www.co.otter-tail.mn.us
Applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing.
To Whom It May Concern:
James W. Dodds
PO Box 61
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
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 Subdivision Controls Ordinance. The Otter Tail County Board of
Adjustment will assemble for this hearing on
Thursday, August 14, 2003, at 6:30 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 Government Lot 3 and part of Government Lot 4,
E911 Address - 57130 County Highway 46
Section 23, Township 131, Range 37 - Township Name - Parkers Prairie
Lake No. 56-25, Lake Name - Augusta, Class - NE
The variance requested is:
a variance of 50’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200’ for the construction of a new
dwelling and for the placement of a septic system 150’ from the ordinary high water level.
Date: July 18, 2003 MJdyne/Ste4M/
Board of Adjustment Secretary
CERTIFICA
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THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER
APPLICATION FOR VARIAftsK2EvED
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL JUL 1 4 2003 ^^^EIVED
COURTHOUSE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 JUN g g ^003
(218) 739 -2271
COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK***
PROPERTY OWNER
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TYPE OF VARIANCE REQUESTED (Please Check)
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SPECIFY VARIANCE REQUESTED
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I UNDERSTAND THAT I H&VE APPLIED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SHORELAND
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE/SUBDIVISION CONTROLS ORDINANCE OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY.
I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO
CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER.
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SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER
APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING
(Applicant Will Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing)
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Motion
James W. Dodds - Approved as modified. (6:30 p.m.)
Motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Cecil Femling and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 40’
from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200’ for the construction of a new dwelling 160’ from the
ordinary high water level. It should be noted that the septic system will be 200 plus feet from the ordinary high water
level. Hardship is the terrain and the shape of the applicant’s property. It was also noted that the State of Minnesota
requires only a 150’ setback from the ordinary high water level on lakes classified as natural environment lakes.
Chairman/Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Peri^(s) required from Land & Resource Management X Yes (Contact Land & Resource Management)
No
Copy of Application Mailed to Applicant And the MN DNRdhomeb /L K Official/Date
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