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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.
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MOTION AS FOLLOWS:
Motion was made by Dan Oehler, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously carried, to deny this variance request
due to the substantial change in the area of this parcel from the original application. When the request was originally
approved it was thought that this parcel would be 40,347 square feet. The surveyor determined that this lot contained
39,300 square feet of which 14,561 square feet lies within the township road right-of-way.
Chairman
Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment
Permlt(s) from Land & Resource Management required:YES NO
mailed copy of Application to Applicant.(Date/Initial)
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Donald R. Hanson - Denied
Donald R. Hanson, Jr,, Hillsboro, ND, requested a variance of 40' from the required ordinary
high water level setback of 100' and a variance of 5' from the required septic tank setback of
10' for the construction of a new dwelling; a variance of 40' from the required ordinary high
water level setback of 100' for the relocation of an existing water oriented accessory structure
that will be attached to the proposed new dwelling and a variance of 55' from the required side
lot line setback of 65' for the construction of a 12' by 16' water oriented accessory structure
10' from the side lot line and 20' from the lake. The property is described as Lot 1,4th
Addition of Engstrom Beach, Big McDonald Lake in Edna Township. The audience was polled with
no one speaking for or against the request. A letter from Thomas Lee opposing this variance
request was read for the record. After consideration, motion was made by John Everts, seconded
by Cecil Femling and unanimously carried, to deny this variance request as no adequate hardship
had been shown.
Roger Warren Lillemon - Approved
Roger Warren Lillemon, Fergus Falls, MN , requested a variance of 17' from the required
ordinary high water level setback of 100’ for the replacement of an existing 12' by 46' mobile
home with a 16'by 80'mobile home. The property is described as Lot 18, Block I.Timberlane
Hill, Otter Tail River in Everts Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or
against the request. A letter from Elmer Berg was read for the record, Mr, Berg expressed in
his letter that he was not opposed to the variance request, but desired to have the same building
setback rights as requested by the applicant and expressed a concern regarding the view by
adjacent property owners of the river and the surrounding area. After consideration, motion
was made by Dan Oehler, seconded by Cecil Femling and carried with John Everts voting no, to
approve a variance of 1 7' from the required ordinary high water level setback of 100' for the
replacement of an existing 12' by 46‘ mobile home with a 16' by 80’ mobile home. The
granting of this variance does not change substantially the conditions of this lot and the granting
of this variance will allow the applicant to make the best use of the existing property.
Roger Galbreath - Denied
Roger Galbreath, Fergus Falls, MN, requested a variance of 41' from the required ordinary high
water level setback of 75' for the construction of a 12' by 24' addition to the north side of an
existing dwelling. The property is described as part of Government Lot 4, Section 4 of Dane
Prairie Township on Wall Lake. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the
request. After consideration, motion was made by Cecil Femling, seconded by John Everts and
unanimously carried, to deny this variance request as other alternatives do exist for the
applicant.
Orville and Iva Berg - Denied
Orville and Iva Berg, Underwood, MN, requested a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 2.5
acres from an existing parcel and to have this parcel considered a buildable lot. The parcel will
be approximately 39,300 square feet of which 14,561 square feet lies within the township
road right-of-way. At the November 7th, 1991, Board of Adjustment meeting the following
action was taken; approved the subdivision of a 40,347 square foot parcel from the existing
farmsite and approved a 40' variance from the required 100' setback from the ordinary high
water mark for the construction of a 26' by 32' cabin, provided that the following conditions
are met; New structure cannot be any closer to the lake than the neighbors on either side, a
surveyor's drawing must be provided and any requirements of the Everts Town Board must be
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
May 6th, 1993
The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment met Thursday, May 6th, 1993, with the following
persons in attendance:
Craig Anderson
John Everts
Cecil Fern ling
Dan Oehler
Berton Olson
George Walter
Tim Griep, Land and Resource Management
Kyle Westergard, Land and Resource Management
Wal ly Senyk, County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.rn, by Chairman George Walter.
MINUTES APPROVED-April 8th. 1993
Hearing no corrections or additions the minutes of the April 8th, 1993 meeting were declared
approved as mailed.
The following variance requests were heard:
William L. Weitzel -Tabled
William L. Weitzel, Wahpeton, ND, requested a variance of 5’ from the required ordinary high
water level setback of 75’ and a variance of 120' from the required ordinary high water level
setback of 200' for the construction of a 24' by 24' wood frame boat storage and utility building
on property located between West Battle Lake and Beauty Shore Lake. The new structure would
be placed in line with the existing trailer home and an existing metal utility building will be
removed. The property is described as part of Government Lots 2 and 3, Section 20 of Girard
Township on West Battle Lake/Beauty Shore Lake. 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 table this variance request for additional information
and measurements.
Russell Allen Hansen - Approved
Russell Allen Hansen, Inver Grove Heights, MN, requested a variance of 9' to screen in an
existing deck located 21' from the top of a bluff. The property is described as Lot 70, Girard
Beach, West Battle Lake in Girard Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for
or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by Bert Olson, seconded by Craig
Anderson and unanimously carried, to approve the variance as requested with the condition that
there will be no additional construction in the bluff area and that the water from the eaves will
be channelled to the west away from the bluff. It should be noted that the applicant is well
. behind the building line; andthe deck and the foundation work was completed prior to the
enactment of the bluff impact zone requirements and the lot shows no signs of erosion.
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met. When the property was surveyed the square footage was determined to be less than the
amount stated in the original application. The property is described as part of Government Lots
3 and 6, Section 21 of Everts Township on Silver Lake. The audience was polled with Melanie
Green, Everts Township Board Member, stating that the Everts Town Board would not consider
this a buildable lot. She expressed concerns regarding the road right-of-way and snow removal.
After consideration, motion was made by Dan Oehler, seconded by Craig Anderson and
unanimously carried, to deny this variance request due to the substantial change in the area of
this parcel from the original application. When the request was originally approved it was
thought that this parcel would be 40,347 square feet. The surveyor determined that this lot
contained 39,300 square feet of which 14,561 square feet lies within the township road right-
of-way.
Gary R. Anderson -Tabled
Gary R. Anderson, Crete, NE, requested a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 2.5 acres
from an existing 4.96 acre parcel. The parcel will have approximately 230' of lake shore and
approximately 2.45 acres of area. The property is described as part of Government Lot 6,
Section 21 of Tordenskjold Township on Long Lake. The applicant was represented at this
hearing by Jack Hubeny, Otter Tail Real Estate Services. The audience was polled with no one
speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by Craig Anderson,
seconded by John Everts and unanimously carried, to table this variance request so the applicant
can discuss with the township the existing easement road.
John and Janice Thielman - Approved
John and Janice Thielman, West Fargo, ND, requested a variance of 31' from the required
ordinary high water level setback of 75' for the construction of a 26' by 36' addition to an
existing cabin. The property is described as Lots 1 and 2, Merryland Park, Marion Lake in
Rush Lake Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request.
After consideration, motion was made by Bert Olson, seconded by Craig Anderson and
unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 31' from the required ordinary high water level
setback of 75' for the construction of a 26' by 26' addition to an existing cabin. The addition
will be no closer to the lake than the existing structure and the addition will meet all other
setback requirements.
Dorothy M. Gallagher - Approved
Dorothy M. Gallagher, Fargo, ND, requested a variance of 7' from the required side lot line
setback of 10' for the construction of two bathrooms to an existing structure. The property is
described as Lot 45 and the west 25' of Lot 44, Broadwater Beach, Pelican Lake in Dunn
Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. A letter
received from William Boyd in favor of this variance request was read for the record. After
consideration, motion was made by John Everts, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously
carried, to approve a variance of 7' from the required side lot line setback of 10' for the
construction of two bathrooms to an existing structure. Hardship being a substandard lot of
record. There are no structures on the adjacent lot in the immediate area and exceptions from
the setback requirements for these types of additions have been granted in the past.
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Merlyn E. Ordal - Approved
Merlyn E. Ordal, Faribault, MN, requested the following variances. 1,) to enclose a car port
under an existing porch, 2.) move the garage doors to the front of the enclosed car port, 3.) add
a front entrance door and window, 4,) enclose the existing screen porch with windows and
sliding glass door (move the center 8' of the porch out 4' - giving the front a bay window
appearance.), 5.) make a 6' cantilevered deck in front of the windows, 6.) move existing
stairway 6' forward to meet the deck and creating a new entrance to the home, 7.) have this
substandard lot declared a buildable lot, and 8.) to allow the structure to remain in its current
location. The property is described as part of the SE1 /4, Section 28 of Otter Tail Township on
Round Lake. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. A letter
from La Roche's A- 1 Services regarding the existing sewer system was presented for
informational purposes. After consideration, motion was made by Craig Anderson, seconded by
John Everts and unanimously carried, to approve the following variances 1,) to enclose a car
port under an existing porch, 2.) move the garage doors to the front of the enclosed car port, 3.)
add a front entrance door and window, 4.) enclose the existing screen porch with windows and
sliding glass door (without the bay window affect), 5.) modify the open deck to permit the entry
with the stairs and to place the deck in the position to modify the entrance to give full height and
level entrance (permitting a deck for entry purposes only), and 6.) to move the existing
stairwell to meet the deck. Hardship being a substandard lot of record.
Zorba's II. Jeffrey I. Tweeton - Approved
Zorba's II, Jeffrey I, Tweeton, Perham, MN, requested a variance to construct a 12' by 12' deck
on the north side of an existing structure. The deck will be located 27' from the ordinary high
water level and will be used for the location of a walk-in cooler. The property is described as
Lots 3 and 4, Otter Tail River Park and adjacent strip. Otter Tail Lake in Everts Township, 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 the
construction of a 12' by 12' deck, to be used for the location of a walk-in cooler, 27' from the
ordinary high water level. The granting of this variance will not alter the view or the lake
shore. Hardship being a substandard lot of record. This is a commercial establishment with a
need for additional kitchen facilities,
Inspiration Point Bible Camp -Approved
Inspiration Point Bible Camp, Clitherall, MN, requested a variance of 30' from the required
ordinary high water level setback of 200'; a variance of 17' from the required ordinary high
water level setback of 200' and a variance of 4,5' from the required drain field setback of 20'
for the construction of a 36' by 45' storage building. The applicant's lot is on a peninsula
resulting in the need for two variances from the ordinary high water level setback. The
property is described as a 20 acre tract in Government Lot 5. Section 17 of Leaf Mountain
Township on Spitzer Lake, Mr, Greg Anderson represented Inspiration Point Bible Camp at this
hearing. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After
consideration, motion was made by George Walter, seconded by Craig Anderson and unanimously
carried, to approve a variance of 30' from the required ordinary high water level setback of
200' and a variance of 1 7' from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200' for the
construction of a 36' by 45' storage building. The hardship being the terrain features of the
property. Due to revisions in the shoreland ordinance the required drain field setback from a
non-dwelling unit is 10'. therefore the applicant no longer requires a variance from the drain
field setback. -
Notice of Hearing for Variance
Otter Tail County
Fergus Fails. Minnesota 56537
Applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing.
To Whom It May Concern:
Orville and Iva Berg
RR-^2 Box 838
Underwood, MN 56586
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 Tall County Board of Adjustment will assemble
for this hearing on
May 6th, 1993. at 6:00 p.m • f
In the Commissioners' Room of the Otter Tail County Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN,
(Please use the west Law Enforcement entrance.)
The property concerned in the application is legally described as
part of Government Lots 3 and 6.
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Section 21. Township 133. Range 40 - Township Name - Everts
Lake No. 56-302, Lake Name - Silver, Class - RD
The variance requested is:
a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 2.5 acres from an existing parcel and to have this
parcel considered a buildable lot. The parcel will be approximately 39,300 square feet of
which 14,561 square feet lies within the township road right-of-way. At the November 7th,
1991, Board of Adjustment meeting the following action was taken; approved the subdivision of
a 40,347 square foot parcel from the existing farmsite and approved a 40' variance from the
required 100' setback from the ordinary high water mark for the construction of a 26' by 32'
cabin, provided that the following conditions are met: New structure cannot be any closer to the
lake than the neighbors on either side, a surveyor's drawing must be provided and any
requirements of the Everts Town Board must be met. When the property was surveyed the
square footage was determined to be less than the amount stated in the original application.
a)Board OT Adjustment Secretary
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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 trie Board of Adjustment for Otter Tail County,
Minnesota do hereby certify that on the 2Qth day of Anri 1 i attached Notice of Hearing was duly served upon the folio^ng:
Orville & Iva Berg, Rt. 2 Box 838, underwood, Mn. 56586
Roland Mann, Twp. Cleric of Everts, Rt. 2 Box 319, Battle Lake, Mn. 56515
Paul Beyer, Lake Assoc of Silver, Rt. #6 Stonybrook Manor, Fergus Falls, Mn. 56537
the1993
Richard West, County Engineer, Court House, Fergus Falls, Mn. 56537
Mr, Terry Lejcher, DNR, 1221^ E. Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, Mn. 56537
Department of Natural Resources, Regional Administrator, 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd NE
Bemidji, Mn. 56601
Town Board Chairman of CLerk
Health Department, Court House, Fergus Falls, Mn. 56537
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
Craig Anderson, RR, Ottertail, Mn. 56571
John Everts, Route 2, Battle Lake, Mn. 56515
George Walter, Route 1 Box 314, Perham, Mn. 56573
Berton Olson, Route 3, Battle Lake, MN, 56515
Cecil B. Femling, 13 6th St. Ne, Pelican Rapids, MN. 56572
Dan Oehler, 516 W. Cherry, Fergus Falls, Mn. 56537
by placing a true and correct copy therof in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and
depositing the same in the U. S. Mail at Fergus Falls, Mn., properly addressed to each
of the above named at the addresses shown above.
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Secretary ^
April 20th, 1993Dated
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i;KELLSWORTH, ERWIN L. , JR.
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V.BERG, ORVILLE R & IVfl H
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BEHRENDS, JAME W.
BEHRENDS, PHYLLIS E>
BOX 234
SLAYTON, MN 56172
TURNER, STEPHEN
4223 KRIF LINE DRIVE
WATERLOO, lA 50701
CHELI, JOHN
CHELI, MARILYN
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ANDERSON, ROY A.
ANDERSON, ELLEN A.
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NEWBORG, KENNETH & GLORIA
1204 N BAIRD AVE
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
MCDANIEL, WILLIAM W
RR 2 BOX 44
BATTLE LAKE, MN 56515
DONLEY, M GENE & MARY
1427 TERRACE DR
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
LARSEN, LOUIS M ET AL
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MINNETONKA, MN 55305
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