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Home My WebLink About25000180105000_Conditional Use Permits_05-19-2004Conditional Use Permits Barcode 128 t =5 • IS • loo^-{ 955783 OFFICE OF COUNTY RECORDER OTTER TAIL MINNESOTA I hereby certify thatthis instrument #__^ J <^oo_ was filed/recorded in this office for record on the_^!_day of ^^yWp_2Q04 at ILL Wendv\ L/^etcai a.by:.recording f^e .weli certificate THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER APPLICATiON FOR CONDiTiONAL USE PERMiT 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 Application Fee Receipt Number / 3~7 / ? S PS' COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK Accepted By / Date (218)826-6461JAMES J. STANS DAYTIME PHONEPROPERTY OWNER(S) BATTLE LAKE. MN 56515-9124MAILING ADDRESS 34382 260th STREET S)lLAKE NUMBER -56 - LAKE NAME /^O1/^.r LAKE CLASS RANGE 040 TOWNSHIP NAME EVERTSSECTION___18 TOWNSHIP 133 R25000180105000 R 25000180103000 R 25000180104000 PARCEL NUMBER E-911 ADDRESS 34382 260th Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION SECT^18 W 133.1 AC OF LOTS 1,2,3 SWl/4 NEl/4 & Nl/2 NElM SECT-18 TWP-133 RANGE-040 El/2 Wl/2 SECT-18 TWP-133 RANGE-040 Wl/2 NWl/4 & NWl/4 SWl/4 EVERTS TOWNSHIP TWP-133 RANGE-040 397 Acres CONDITIONAL USE PROJECT REQUESTED (Please circle the appropriate request) Topographical Alteration__ Commercial Use Cluster Development__ Extractive Use Forest Land Conversion Industrial Use Miscellaneous SPECIFY YOUR REQUEST. PLEASE BE BRIEF AS THIS WILL BE USED FOR PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Coarse Hunting Preserve Hunters will hunt pheasant. Quail, Chukar. Business Hours 9:00AM - 7:00PM Personal Hours - Not restricted Parking for 60 vehicles in 5 different locations as outlined on map. I UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVAL OF THIS REQUEST APPLIES ONLY TO THE USE OF THE LAND. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER. I /- /7-V DATESIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER (S) APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARING (Applicant Will Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing) f9^ ^/jg^TimeDate Of Planning Commission Hearing Planning Commission Motion May 19. 2004: Motion: A motion by Estes, second by Boyer to deny for the following reasons: 1. Not compatible to land and water. 2. Hazards to be created. 3. Amount of noise generated. Chairman/Otter Ta'il/County Planning Cornmission County Board Action ___Approved As Recommended Denied As Recommended Other Chairj^ian/Otter tail County Board of Commissioners ate of Final Action CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT# Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management ^ NoYes (Contact Land & Resource^ Management) Copy of Application Mailed to Applicant, Co. Assessor and MN DNR bk 0204-006 L & R Official/Date 317,339 • Victor Lundeen Co., Printers • Fergus Falls, Minnesota "A .. Minnesota Statutes 2003, 10.51 NIinnesota Statutes 2003, Tabl e of Chapters Table of contents for Chapter 10 10.51 Hunting Heritage Week. The week beginning the third Monday in September is an official week of observance to commemorate the state's valued heritage of hunting game animals. During this week, all residents of the state are urged to: (1) reflect on hunting as an expression of our culture and heritage; (2) acknowledge that it is our community of sportsmen, sportswomen, and hunters who have made the greatest contributions to the establishment of current game animal populations; and (3) celebrate this culture and heritage in all lawful ways. HIST: lSpl995 c 1 s 1 Copyright 2003 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. http://www.revisor.leg. state.mn.us/stats/10/51 .html 05/18/2004 ’ Map Layout J'age I of 1 Otter Tail County, WIN DISCLAIMER: This map is intended for display purposes only and is not intended for any legal representations. «—■III ■ ' --------------- t * z m‘.Mm •* *r-.. k¥i.TTI •*: ;T. ■ ■ Legend LegendCity I [ Section I Township Otter Taa OOQ P®»» •%m • t *”! ' ■li Jic T / - 3/5 5 lor - /.oT ^ •L I T' n ^:c•’/y/'/2r ' II ^ a / ■ /'/9/v'i? II ^ ^ ' /^c>ir.Sc g m /t //’T / ‘ A/ pv'-; ■’> :'.t / .‘: t :.. <^^rC£CAl - 3> Aj/2 r/y/ii dM/t gifie/f f;‘3 ■ .t r.i*/ New Search j Go to Map I ^ Print ♦ * AREA NOT USED FOR PRESERVE HOUSE NOT OCCUPIED 1I ^ hi f"n■ tj ■ ■ ? f 5 j vim n esomi ‘ mm SPORTSMEN :r * THIS SPENDING SUPPORTS...597,000 diunters 1.6 million Anglers 5peyil oVer $2.17 billion each year 41,000 Minnesota Jobs ■.t: $1.04 billion Salaries and Wages $182 million State Tax Revenue $4.18 billion Ripple Effect on the State Economy TAKE A CLOSER LOOK • More than three times as many Minnesota residents hunt or fish each year as attend Minnesota Vikings games (1.7 million* vs. 513,322). • One of every three Minnesota residents hunt or fish. • Annual expenditures by Minnesota sportsmen are more than the cash receipts from corn, the state’s top agricultural commodity ($2.17 billion vs. $1.45 billion^ • Spending by Minnesota sportsmen is 36% of the Gross State Product from printing and paper products ($2.17 billion vs. $5.9 billion). • Sportsmen in Minnesota annually pay $181.7 million in state sales, fuel and income taxes - this could pay 4,564 teachers’ salaries or fund the annual education expenses for 21,375 students. • Sportsmen support more jobs in Minnesota than 3M Corporation (40,840 jobs vs. 32,200). * The figure for sportsmen is less than the combined number of hunters and anglers For more information please contact: The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (202) 543-6850 The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation works on behalf of current and future generations of Americans to protect the right and increase the opportunity to hunt, trap and fish by serving as the sportsmen's link to Congress. 1 COMMERCIAL LICENSEDEPAJITMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 500 LAFAYETTE ROAE ST. PAUL, MN 55155-4026 * (651)296-4506 12225Jcense Number Code: Fee: $500.00 YearFrom: 01-March-2004 758 Year To: 28-Feb-2005 Title: COMMERCIAL SHOOTING PRESERVE County Mailing Address Business Address JAMES JEROME STANS 34382 260TH ST BATTLE LAKE ,MN 56515 Phone:Phone: Applicant/Licensee is a legal resident of the state of Minnesota and the Owner of the fi3llowing described lands which will be used as a shooting preserve. Your Shooting Preserve license is valid only for the loacation and species listed below. Failure to comply or notify the License Bureau of any changes could result in denial of your ^plication/license. Legal Description: Section County CommentsTownshipRangeAcres OTTER TAIL 375.00EVERTS18 The shooting preserve will be Will be released for shooting. The Following species have been pen hatched and raised and will be stocked on this shooting preserve: Chukar Partridge Pheasants (1000 Bird Minimum) Quail I I Game farm license number: NOTE; ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE DOES NOT EXEMPT YOU FROM COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ORDINANCE OR ZONING LAWS. EXPIRES THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005 DATED AT ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA THIS 22 March 2004 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LICENSE BUREAU BY: Rokullma V v/»i ^ 'V SILVER LAKE HUNTING PRESERVE The start of this Preserve is to provide a place for the average sports person to have an affordable place to bring his or her sons and/or daughters to hunt and target practice.Now with the price of gas it will be that much more difficult to afford this sport. A place for the many people who come from out of state or out of this county that stay at many of the resorts or camp grounds to hunt and target practice. There are many businesses in this county that depend on the tourism This would provide them with one more form of recreation.that come here. With urban encroachment taking over our farm land and no trespassing signs going up, we need to preserve our large open areas for the sportsmen and their children that cannot afford to go to North Dakota or South Dakota, or any place else.To have a place to hunt and shot and to have them keep their money in this county rather than to have spent it in other states. This is part of our culture and heritage and all sportsman and their sons and daughters have the right to be able to afford this great sport. SILVER LAKE HUNTING PRESERVE Operations will consist of pheasant, quail, and chukar hunting. which will run from September 1st.through April 31st.The hours for hunting will be from 9A.M. to dark, Monday through Saturday and 1P.M. to dark on Sunday and Holidays. At this point in time, I am projecting to release approximately 1,000 to 1,500 birds the first year, in a time frame of five years. I project to release approximately 4,000 or more birds. Sporting Clay Course. At this point in time, I have a course that would accommodate approximately 1 to 7 shooters at a time, open all year round. I am projecting on a busy day approximately 20 people. The hours for the course will be as follows: Monday through Saturday - 9A.M. to 7P.M. or 9A.M. to dark Sunday and Holidays 1P.M. to 7P.M. or 1P.M. to dark There will be safety signs with rules posted around the shooting area. There will be parking signs in the designated areas. SILVER LAKE HUNTING PRESERVE ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN Restoration: 2002 Planted 7,000 trees. 2004 Planting 28 acres (14 of pasture) in grasses and herbs. 2005 Plan to plant 2,000 trees for buffer along roads. Non-toxic shot will be used for all bird hunting. Sporting Clay Course: Use bio-targets, sulfer based.9 the use of non-toxic shot only for sporting clays.Over 2 years time > The course is set up in a small valley and is surrounded by trees and brush so as to buffer the noise. There will be no clays shot over water or wet lands. There will be no clays shot over areas that water will drain into wetlands. All hulls on the course will be collected D‘ ■%. Vr V OTC Board of Commissioners’ Minutes May 25, 2004 Page 3 Approval of Human Services Bills & Claims Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the Human Services bills & claims as presented Adjournment At 10:57 a m.. Chairman Nelson declared the meeting of the Otter Tail County Human Services Board adjourned until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Dated:OTTER TAIL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD By: Sydney Nelson, Human Services Board Chair Attest: Larry Krohn, Clerk Call to Order - County Board The Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners convened Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 11:01 a.m. at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center with Commissioners Sydney Nelson, Chair; Bob Block, Vice-Chair, Dennis Mosher, Malcolm Lee and Roger Froemming present. Approval of Agenda Motion by Mosher, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board agenda of May 25, 2004, as mailed: Approval of Minutes Motion by Froemming, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve the County Board minutes of May 18, 2004, as mailed. Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve payment of the County Board bills per Attachment A of these minutes. Planning Commission Recommendations Conditional Use Permit - James J. Stans: Land & Resource Director, Bill Kalar, stated that this CUP request is for a hunting preserve and sporting clay course. The Planning Commission denied the request for three reasons as stated in the Planning Commission minutes of May 19, 2004. Applicant, James Stans, addressed the County Board stating that he would drop his request for a sporting clay course and request just the hunting preserve. Motion by Mosher and second by Block to deny the Conditional Use Permit request for reasons as recommended by the Planning Commission. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the applicant’s proposed change in plan from the initial application and the notification process. Motion carried unanimously. The property is described as W 133.1 Ac of Lots 1, 2 & 3 SWA UEVa & WA and EVz WA (160 AC) and WA NW% & NWV4 SWA (85.73 AC), Section 18 of Everts Township: Silver Lake (56-302). Conditional Use Permit - Russell & Elaine Alberp: Motion by Mosher, second by Block, and unanimously carried to approve a Conditional Use Permit to excavate to allow for a walkout basement as presented. The property is described Planning Commission May 19.2004 Page 2 E.B. Floerish Jr. stated that the petition may be in error regarding the damage to environment; he expressed concerns regarding safety (his chiidren), noise and the fear of the unkno\wn. Ned Richeo expressed concerns regarding the lack of detail of the plan and drawing. Mike Nelson expressed concerns with noise, safety (owner may be concerned with safety, how can we be assured the clients are), being operated 365 days a year and the effect on property values. Motion - Failed: A motion by Maske, second by Schwartz to approve with the following conditions: 1. No portion of the sporting clay range is to be less than 500' from the property lines. 2. The shot in the sporting clay area is limited to 7.5 - 9 and no magnum rounds are allowed in the sporting clay area. 3. Lead shot is not allowed in the Hunting Preserve. 4. Sanitary facilities must be provided onsite for men and women. 5. Three (3) rows of trees (7' between) must be planted around the property lines. 6. The Permit is to be reviewed in 2 years. Voting Yes: Maske, Sha & Schwartz. Voting No: Boyer, Estes, Lachowitzer, Olson & Zimmerman. Motion: A motion by Estes, second by Boyer to deny for the following reasons: 1. Not compatible to land and water. 2. Hazards to be created. 3. Amount of noise generated. Voting Yes: Boyer, Estes, Lachowitzer, Olson & Zimmerman. Voting No: Maske, Sha & Schwartz. Break: At 8:20 P.M., the Commission took a 10 minute break. Russell & Elaine Alberq - Approved As Presented: A Conditional Use Permit Application as stated by the Applicant. Conditional Use Permit requested to excavate a 20’ wide cut with sloping sides into the 6' high bank of the building site to allow for a walkout basement. Cut will begin 75’ back from lake front and extend 25’ into sloping bank to allow for 100’ setback of house. Cut will be 12’ above ground water table. Also, request permit to exceed 300 cubic yard limit for excavating/fill on subject parcel. Would like to level a 100’ x 100’ building site for a 42’x 60’ post frame building which will include disposing of fill from basement around post frame bldg. The property is described as Pt GL 1, Pt GL 2 & Pt SE1/4 NE1/4 ...(2.5 AC), Section 13 of Clitherall Township; Clitherall Lake (56-238), RD. Russell & Elaine Alberg represented the Application. Motion: A motion by Boyer, second by Lachowitzer to approve as presented. Voting; All Members in favor. Jacob Hoffman and Robert & Julane Meyer - Denied: A Conditional Use Permit Application as stated by the Applicant Riprap using fieldstone at 5 ft. setback from Ordinary High Water Mark no greater than 3 to 1 grade. Repair blowout area of bluff by use of fieldstone retaining walls with a passage to top of bluff. The property is described as Pt GL 1 ... (5.07 AC), Section 11 of Clitherall Township; Clitherall Lake (56- 238), RD, Bob Meyer, Jacob Hoffman and Paul Schroeder (contractor) represented the Application. OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Otter Tail County Government Services Center, 540 West Fir, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-998-8095 May 19, 2004 €Meeting of the Otter Tail County Planning Commission was held on May 19, 2004 at 6:30 P.M. in the Commissioner’s Room, Government Services Center, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.C Roll Call: Members Present: Rod Boyer, Les Estes, Frank Lachowitzer, Joe Maske, Bert Olson, Robert Schwartz, Richard Sha, and Leona Zimmerman. Members Absent: Linda Bergerud and David Trites. David Hauser represented the County Attorney’s Office and Bill Kalar represented the Land & Resource Management Office. Minutes of May 12, 2004: Action taken at the end of the Meeting. James J. Stans - Denied: A Conditional Use Permit Application as stated by the Applicant Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course. Hunting Presen/e Hunters will hunt Pheasant, Quail & Chukar. Business Hours 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M., Personal Hours - Not restricted. Parking for 60 vehicles in 5 different locations as outlined on map (map available for viewing at Land & Resource Mgt. Office). The property is described as W 133.1 Ac of Lots 1,2 & 3 SW1/4 NE1/4 & N1/2 NE1/4 and El/2 W1/2 (160 AC) and W1/2 NW1/4 & NW1/4 SW1/4 (85.73 AC), Section 18 of Everts Township; Silver Lake (56-302), RD. James Stans represented the Application. Marlyn Kruschke (Chairman Everts Township) indicated that the Township concerns were addressed in their letter and indicated that they have not seen a plan. Tom & Linae Avant expressed concerns regarding safety (their house is only 100 yards from their fence line and children get on the bus in this area), noise and that the request is for 365 days a year, Mary Jimmerson expressed concerns regarding the lack of a plan, the effects on wildlife, and the decrease in land values if approved: she also Indicated that they are planning on building a home directly across from Mr. Stans driveway. Doug Dietman expressed concerns regarding noise pollution (noise travels well over water). Barb Nelson expressed concerns regarding noise (carries over water) and the effect on property values. Les Bensch (Viking Valley) indicated noise is a problem and that they are working on ways to reduce it; he also indicated he is currently working with the legislature to create measures for noise control; he stated he does not believe it affects property values. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Medical and Regional Office Center 2101 Elm Street North Fargo ND 58102-2498 MAY 18, 2004 In Reply Refer To; 437/116A JENSEN, CRAIG TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As a provider for this patient, it would be detrimental to his health to have a Skeet Range built adjacent to his property or in close proximity. Sincerely MHC Triage Nurse Vv Dr. Nicholas Bartulica, Psychiatrist 3« 4* % ' • ♦ KECeiVED 1 7 2004 resource May 3, 2004 Otter Tail County Planning Commission Land and Resource Management Office Government Services Center 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Dear Commissioners: RE: PROPOSED HUNTING PRESERVE AND SPORTING CLAY COURSE BY JAMES J. STANS As residents in close proximity to the Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course proposed by James J. Stans, we have real concerns against this proposal that we would like the Planning Commission to address. COMPATIBILITY - DENSITY OF HOMES With concerns about safety and noise pollution, we feel the 378-acre site of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course is an inappropriate use of the land in this area with the density of residents surrounding it. ■ There are five homes within 300 feet of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course property line. Minnesota Law prohibits hunting within a 500-foot distance of an occupied building. ■ There are an additional five homes within 1,000 feet of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course property line. ■ And within a one-mile radius of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course there are 42 year-round homes, plus many seasonal homes. SAFETY Along with the numerous homes in close proximity to the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course, it is surrounded on three sides by township roads. Numerous residents utilize the roads for walking, bike riding, horseback riding, etc. There are children that get on and off the school bus very close to the property line. Remington Arms Company web site indicates shot can carry up to 1500 feet. Third Silver Lake, which encompasses the Southeast comer of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course, is used for boating, kayaking, and fishing as well. A '/ure s V I NOISE CONCERNS ■^ith the number of residents in the surrounding area, noise pollution is a large issue. Many more homes than just the ones in the one-mile radius will be affected by the noise pollution. If the owner of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course is allowed to lease any additional land, this will increase the amount of affected landowners. At an average Sporting Clay course a person shoots 50 rounds. If this course has just ten people participating in an evening, this is 500 shotgun blasts everyone in a two-mile plus radius will hear. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The damage to the trees, vegetation, and soil will be tremendous, like it is at Viking jValley and Dalton Sports Sporting Clays sites. What about all the activity that will be taking place in the CRP fields for the hunting part of the Preserve? TRAFFIC CONTROL n the past the owner of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course has expressed concerns to the Township Board and the County on safety with the increase of traffic accessing North Turtle Lake. Now he wants to add traffic to these same township roads. Where are his safety concerns now? PROPERTY VALUES If the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course is allowed, there will be negative effects on the property values of all the surrounding lands. Selling property with a Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course in the area will be very difficult. I Our main objective is for the Planning Commission to deny the request for this proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course because of its incompatibility with the population density of the area, safety issues, noise pollution, and the environmental impact on the land. The enclosed signatures are from concerned residents and property owners within the one-mile radius of the proposed Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course. Sincerely, Concerned Residents and Property Owners <• f /e>ceC^^<^ o~f^ /?o>*te 5 />f cm f> /^ e>f ^/x>po^eeP J? 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'Th o-'n O!// C,'CcxAi^-e_ D1f:v^^ev\ l5 kI^I i\ i h ; C C I o ■/ ‘7 AL z. 4.s»ffl 3^3i^^p S,^/-iyiTA .yiA^Pf-- yC-^L£. —yC-jLt^ (Lt:*-'^'<^'<Z£..yC/-y‘t^ di^'UL^ 33^ P,, -J-iyLt PC- .yLJlicJA. _^6eJi~.^^-uPt~' pAC 6s^-''^ U*jM j -^M-CA 3-u^ M' CC ^Jj^yAA dA^{ fpA^-OJ^ Pa- APCp cA-i'ijAUy— zyP^lPjxyLpPoyA PZ- z^ppcay-uj^ ^ ■^AejUi SCANNED OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RECEIVED may 1 3 2004 James J. Stans 34382 260“’ St. Battle Lake. MN 56515-9124 APPLICANT:LAi’iJU & r\:^.juijRCt HEARING DATE/LOCATION: May 19, 2004 at 6:30 P.M. ** Commissioner's Room. Government Services Center West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST (AS STATED BY THE APPLICANT): Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course. Hunting Preserve Hunters will hunt Pheasant. Quail & Chukar. Business Hours 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Personal Hours - Not restricted Parking for 60 vehicles in 5 different locations as outlined on map (map available for viewing at Land & Resource Mgt. Office). LAKE NAME/NUMBER/CLASS: Silver Lake (56-302), RD E-911 ADDRESS: 34382 260“’ St. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 133.1 Ac of Lots 1,2 & 3 SW1/4 NE1/4 & N1/2 NE1/4 and El/2 W1/2 (160 AC) and W1/2 NW1/4 & NW1/4 SW1/4 (85.73 AC). Section 18 of Everts 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 Conditional Use Permit as per the requirements of the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Details of the Application are available for viewing at the Land & Resource Management Office, Government Services Center 540 West Fir, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Any comments regarding this request may be expressed at the Hearing or mailed to the Land & Resource Management Office at the above address. INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THE LAND & RESOURCE MANAG^ENT OFFICE PRIOR TO THE HEARING. Bert Olson May 5, 2004 Chairman Planninn nnmmi.<;«inn A/lailinn RECEIVED MAY 1 9 2004 May 17, 2004 LAND & R:3jjRCE Otter Tail Planning Commission Land and Resource Management Office Government Services Center 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Dear Commissioners: RE: PROPOSED HUNTING PRESERVE AND SPORTING CLAY COURSE BY JAMES J. STANS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST As a seasonal resident in close proximity to the proposed hunting preserve and sporting clay course, my husband and I have concerns we would like the planning commission and county to consider prior to making a final decision. This would be in addition to the concerns addressed in the attached letter, with which we are in agreement. Our property is situated just outside of the minimum requirement for notification. We strongly believe that the proposed hunting preserve and sporting clay course will negatively affect the market value of our property. Our main concern is that there is not enough information (at this time) for the commission or county to make a decision regarding approval or denial of the conditional use permit or the subsequent change in zoning from residential/agricultural to commercial. • Is there a detailed document describing how the owner intends to implement his plan? This would include not only how he would address environmental and sound concerns, but the type of firearms, shot type, litter (ejected casings), increased traffic, etc. How does he intend to mark property lines to prevent overflow into neighboring properties? • Is there available infrastructure that can support the additional traffic? Would this result in special assessments to other residents in the area? • Has the potential impact on water, ground water, erosion and waterfowl been studied? We have an abundance of waterfowl and raptors in the area. What will be done to ensure that they do not become unintended targets? Could nesting areas potentially be disturbed by hunters, their dogs or noise levels? • Does rezoning for this plan (commercial) have advantages over the current designated zoning (residential/agricultural) and what are they? Will this plan be in the best interest of all area residents or just the applicant? Would the implementation of this plan effect adjoining property development that may create a more significant future tax base? cf. S' • The applicant has stated that the intended business hours would be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year, with no restriction on personal use. We do not believe that this is acceptable. Unlike hunting season, which is seasonal, the proposed plan provides no respite for other area residents or wildlife. The lack of restriction on personal use would further exacerbate the usage issue. We are hoping you would limit the hours of operation (particularly on weekends) should the commission and county contemplate approval. Thank you for taking the time to consider our concerns. It is our wish that all facets of this plan be taken account prior to the decision making process. We hope that the final decision will reflect the needs and wants of the community as a whole. If possible, please include us in all future communications regarding this plan. Regards, Linda Whitteaker County Highway 83 Battle Lake, MN 56515 Please send all correspondence to: Linda Whitteaker 5164 Beacon Hill Road Minnetonka, MN 55345 ■ » received 1 7 2004 land & RESOURCE t EVERTS TOWNSHIP OTTER TAIL COUNTY WEST CLERK Rollie Mann TREASURER Tom Macheledt SUPERVISORS Marlyn Kruschke Allen Lundquist Wayne Rowe May 17,2004 Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment Land & Resource 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Subject: Jim Stans Petition for Game Farm and Shooting Range Dear Members of the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment: Wednesday, May 19, 2004, the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment will be holding a public hearing on the request by Jim Stans to establish a game farm and a shooting range on his farm located on the west edge of Everts Township. The purpose of this letter is to express Everts Township’s Board of Officers opposition to the proposed business. First: Although Mr. Stans’ farm is comprised of almost 379 acres, it is located in an area of Everts and adjacent Sverdrup townships that hold considerable population. Safety is of great concern to residents living near the Stans property. Private citizens will be paying a fee to hunt game birds and accidents can occur. Second: Noise is also a concern to area residents. Establishing a clay target shooting range will certainly increase the noise level caused by constant shooting. Even if shooting hours are established, there will still be many hours of shooting noise. . t Third: It is the position of the Board of Officers of Everts Township that although not a necessity, the first place Mr. Stans should take his proposal is to the Everts Township Board. Everts Township does have a zoning ordinance and Mr. Stans would need a Special Use Permit to operate his proposed business. It would give residents in Everts Township a chance to express their views on this proposed business. As a representative of the Everts Township Board of Officers, I will be present Wednesday, May 19, 2004 to address the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment about Mr. Stans proposed business. Sincerely, Marlyn Kruschke, Chairman SCANNED<,A ODO i^6\dZc6t> ^ PJL£ |S/|EM0 j $ ^>oo a 1^ •■ioco PARCEL # Ke> ie>Soo^PROPERTY OWNER es STn^S RIVER/WETLAND NAME S'!L\Z&^L ^ ^/hUh mDateL&R Official Action/Comments. UJ rs //^n/5 ^€!: CL/\"iS f pr,£ ZilLVUi. r Ait, jf'Tit'ts s^r-’^.-nF '-^'■r S>' -'TYi?/< ii Date L&R Official Action/Comments. Date L&R Official Action/Comments. Date L&R Official Action/Comments. L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments. L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments. Date L&R Official Action/Comments. OTTER TAIL COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT:James J. Stans 34382 260"^ St. Battle Lake, MN 56515-9124 HEARING DATE/LOCATION: May 19, 2004 at 6:30 P.M. ** Commissioner's Room, Government Services Center West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUEST (AS STATED BY THE APPLICANT): Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay Course. Hunting Preserve Hunters will hunt Pheasant, Quail & Chukar. Business Hours 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Personal Hours - Not restricted Parking for 60 vehicles in 5 different locations as outlined on map (map available for viewing at Land & Resource Mgt. Office). LAKE NAME/NUMBER/CLASS: Silver Lake (56-302), RD E-911 ADDRESS: 34382 260’"' St. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 133.1 Ac of Lots 1,2 & 3 SW1/4 NE1/4 & N1/2 NE1/4 and El/2 W1/2 (160 AC) and W1/2 NW1/4 & NW1/4 SW1/4 (85.73 AC), Section 18 of Everts 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 Conditional Use Permit as per the requirements of the Shoreland Management Ordinance of Otter Tail County. Details of the Application are available for viewing at the Land & Resource Management Office, Government Services Center 540 West Fir, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Any comments regarding this request may be expressed at the Hearing or mailed to the Land & Resource Management Office at the above address. INDIVIDUALS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD CONTACT THE LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OFFICE PRIOR TO THE HEARING. Bert Olson May 5, 2004 Mailing DateChairman Planning Commission LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENTOTTER TAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 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 served upon the following: Otter Tail County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that on 2004, the attached Notice of Hearing and was duly ommission day of County Sheriff County Highway Engineer Courthouse Otter Tail COLA, John Matteson, 23674 W Silver Lk Rd, Battle Lake, MN 56515 MPCA, 116 E Front St., Detroit Lakes, MN 56537 Terry Lejcher, DNR, Div. of Waters, 1509 1st Ave N, Fergus 1221 Falls, MN 56537 Bruce Winterfeldt, DNR, Trails & Waterways Arlin Schalekamp, DNR, Div. of Fisheries Doug Hedtke, DNR, Div. of Wildlife (The above 8 receive all Notices) Lake Improvement District (if project is located on their lake, mail Notices to the Lk Imp Dist) Pelican, Fish, Bass & Little Pelican: Pelican Group Lake Imp. Dist., %Don Mediinger, PO Box 2905, Fargo, ND 58108-2905 South Turtle Lake: South Turtle Lake Imp. Dist., %Bricker & Janet Johnsen, 32790 Turtle Shore Ln, Undenwood, MN 56586 Little Pine & Big Pine: Pine Lakes Imp. Dist., PO Box 405, Perham, MN 56573 Little McDonald, Kerbs & Paul: McDonald Lakes Imp. Dist., PO Box 133, Perham, MN 56573 City Clerk (if located within 2 miles of a city) MNDOT Dist. Office, 1000 Hwy 10 W, Detroit Ljikes, MN 56501 (if located on a State Hwy) Same Envelope Planning Commission Members(Jownship Clerk^;^^e Association^urveyor (if appropriate) and those listed on the attached '• • • > 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 If parcel owner is “USA”, mail to Fish & Wildlife Service, 21932 St Hwy 210, 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 PC Affidavit (3/04) PLANNING COMMISSION NOTIFICATION WORKSHEET (1/4 Mile for Conditional Use Apps / Vz Mile for Preliminary Plats) S-V*-t s ^ crr^Applicant:\ Meeting Date:Lake: Date Assigned:Assigned To: ^1^0Completed:Return By: Townships / Sections / Piats: 7 Zg i~i r? PC:NotificationWksht10/02 & FILE MEMO PROPERTY OWNER ^^5 OOO /c^O} OjOCoPARCEL # it 7oz-(l^^/RIVER/WETLAND NAME Date L&R Official J$ Q U G tu P_________ Action/Comments ,^2-iL v~'f ^ Date L&R Official Action/Comments. L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments. 'i L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments. L&R OfficialDate Action/Comments Date L&R OfTicial Action/Comments. ’ Department of LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY Government Services Center • 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Ph: 218-998-8095 Otter Tail County’s Website: www.co.ottertail.mn.us 14 April 04 James Stans 34382 260* Street Battle Lake, MN 56515 RE: Parcel #25000180103000 Everts Twp, Lake j#56-302 (third Silver) Sir: 1 am enclosing the promised Conditional Use Permit Application package and references for your completion and submission. I would strongly recommend that you make your submission by the 21 April or 19 May (latest). If you have questions, please contact me or another office representative. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Mark Ronning, Inspector scw<;€D •f* < -u* ■ i I '- -w'I.. • ' -■'«•*■ > '4.^ 'w. * ■. ’ *1 -'Tt >«»«■» Mw».« «4 ... ^ ,A' > *•.:;%*<•«»»NO TRESPASSING«-r '•'.i . • ■•■/. LICENSED HUNTINC;ji PRESERVE AREA