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Home My WebLink About57000080055000_Variances_06-07-1984 (2)?• ?- m2APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA Apijlicarion Fee $______ 701-252-38A0D. (etal)LorenOrdalOwner:Phone: F irst MiildicLa^t Name 58401North DakotaJamestownP. 0. Bx 89 7n> NoStreet No.City State N. E.ANN56-448Lake No. Lake Name Lake Class SVERDRUP41Twp.8Sec. ._ Ranye.Twp Nami!____ Legal Description;N/AN/ALot No.Block No Gov't Lot 8 Section 8, Township 133 North, Range 41 N/A Parcel Number (1.67 Acres)Gov't Lot 8 Explain your problem here: This request is to allow completion of a boathouse. The problem is twofold: Prior to proceeding with construction of a boathouse in a hole dug for that purpose in the 1950's, we failed to recognize the present zoning rules and regulations which apply. "A" for background information) A hardship exists in that we have inadequate space to comply with the dimensions required in the zoning rules and regulations. (Please see exhibit "B" for details) 1. (See exhibit 2. Attached:Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" •BACKGROUND INFORMATION ■HARDSHIP DEFINED Exhibit "C-1"-----^mAP OF PROPERTY Exhibit "C-2"-----^MAP OF PROPERTY - DETAIL Exhibit "D"■PROFILE OF PROPERTY _____In order to properlyEjKiakiaiettl)yFihudluui,.^{lffqiyi,jgY^\/^pjp^fffg,^supplementjry information as possible, such .is: maps, plans, information about surrounding property, etc. APPLICIANT SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING. -----------Exhlbil^ .9_1\ ,X_Apijlicdtioii (latL'd lift- ot Apiilu'.ii.i - -DO NOT USE SPACE BELOW- Oote oi heanrtg 19.time _/M Court House Fergus Foils, MN 56i37 DEVIATION APPROVED this tOR ATTACHED) REQUIREMENTS: day of^......... 19, .^..,IA/ITH THE f Ol lOtiVINO CSCANNED Signalure: Chdirnun Otter Tall Board of Ail/ustmentJ483 001 EXHIBIT "A" PURPOSE OF THE EXHIBIT —to demonstrate that we, the owners, are responsible people with concern for maintaining the property in a natural state in all ways possible. This property has been in the family for about 55 years.In this time we have demonstrated concern and care for it by main taining a "close to natural state". It was used primarily for a hunting cabin 50 years ago when the water level was 5 to 10 feet lower than present lake level. As the water level continued to rise, mapy trees were drowned and my father-in-law spent many hours each year cleaning the An avid hunter, he tried to enhance the naturalshores of debris. state by planting sago (a plant ducks feed on) and he put up a number of wood duck houses with considerable success. The cabin is not modern—no electricity, no telephone, no It was built by my wife's grandfather whosewer and water system. also built the original boathouse. (See map on Exhibit C-2) There was no permit needed to build the cabin or boathouse and when the original boathouse flooded put, my father-in-law dug the hole in the 15 foot high hillside in the 1950’s.He chose this location as it There was no zoningwas the most logical and only place available. We now concur with theordinance prohibiting this plan at that time. location but realize we erred in failing to obtain the proper zoning variance as outlined in the new laws in 1972. EXHIBIT "B" PURPOSE OF EXHIBIT — to demonstrate that a hardship exists because of the inadequate space to meet the set-back dimensions on this unique property. The property is of insufficient size to allow full compliance (See map on exhibit C-2)with the zoning requirements for dimensions. A set-back of 200 feet from any shore line would locate it within 200 feet of the opposite shoreline.This property is unique in that it is nearly an island of land in the lake. Construction of a boathouse at this location creates a hard ship for relocation as the huge open hole was dug 25 years ago for the present purpose.It has been a safety hazard for children and has been fenced to keep them from falling in it. The proposed boathouse location is 50 feet distant from the present lakeshore and 4 feet in elevation above the present lake level. (See map exhibit C-2 and Profile Outline Exhibit "D") A hardship exists in that there is no other physical location available. The property is very remote and is reached only by a deadend private road. The boathouse will not be detrimental to adjoining It will beproperties or to view from citizens using the lake. nearly invisible in the hillside and will not cause damage to the (See pictures taken in the summer of 1983 on Exhibitlakeshore. "E").They further verify the "low profile" and hidden location. ff (L-i i MG ) I■rV o /-.1^ tj: yC HUa / GOV'T. LOT 8 - SEC. 8 TI33N, R4IW.%LAKE ANN TOWN OF SVERDRUPI "o"E X H I <3 i > ik.e ffl Z t —!-Vjf nnaww C^eserJT LAl^f / j^oPoseo 0 0 fitT EXHIBIT "E" Boathouse will be mostly boJov? ground level IIv i';C- site is nearlv hidden from view from the lake.This shows the hole dug in the 1950's. cleaned out in 1983. It was EXHIBIT "F" PURPOSE OF THE EXHIBIT— To provide a summary statement of the request for a zoning variance. This variance request is submitted to allow completion of a boathouse that was started when my father-in-law dug a hole for this purpose in the 1950's. The proposed use will not involve any polution or sanitation violations of the lake.It will be a building in a hillside so will be very inconspicuous and almost hidden. The request is unique to this property with limitations due to insufficient Granting of the variancedimension to fully comply with the law. will, not be contrary to the public interest or damaging to the rights of other persons or to property values in the neighborhood. It will tend to enhance the area and will not be contrary to management policies of the area.It will also eliminate a safety hazard and will provide a use that is enjoyed by others in the same area. The applicant acknowledges the error in failure to obtain a He apologizesvariance prior to the work done in July, 1983. for said error and pleads for the Board's understanding and sjnnpathy in regard to the present request. - 4 -June 7, 1984Board of Adjustnent Roger F. Carpenter, Hunter, ND, requested permission to build a boathouse 6 to 8' fron waters edge on Lots 18 & 19, Pelican Bay Shores, Dunn Township.After considera tion, moticai was made by Craig Anderson to approve a set back of 20' fron lake, set bade into bank, a lew profile building of cement block construction. seconded by George Walter and carried with John Everts and June f^an voting "no". The motion was David Halter, West Fargo, ND, requested permission to construct a storage shed 30 fron lake, cn Lot 1, Temus Beach, Pine Lake Township .After consideration, motion was made by Tom Stringer to approve a variance of 25' from the 75' required setback. The motion was seconded by George Walter and carried. Wayne Gustafson, Bellaire, Florida, request withdrawn. Randy & Julie Lange, Big Lake, MN, requested permission to allcw an 8' x 18' storage shed to remain at present location approximately 10' fron lake, on Lot 21, Madiscxi Beach, Clitherall Township.Motion was made by Tom Stringer, seconded by Craig Ander son and carried, to table. Janes Masters, Bloonington, MN, requested permission to construct a 14 X 20' storage building 2 to 3 feet fron lot line, replacing an existing 13' x 19' building, on Lot 18, 1st Add'n to Peaches Beach, Star Lake Tewnship.After consideration, motion was nade by Tern Stringer, seconded by Craig Anderson and carried, to approve, vast inprove- ment over existing structure. \i Loren Ordal, Jamestown, ND, requested permission to ccrplete construction of a boat house in an excavation camienced in the 1950s, 50' from lakeshore, on G.L. 8, Section Tom Stringer withdrew from discussion and aotion because of a8, Sverdrup Township. conflict of interest due to his law partner representing Ordahl.After consideration motion was made by Craig Anderson to approve, on the condition the old boathouse- storage shed be removed within one year v\rtien the cement flat top is in place on the Ihe motion was seconded by George Walter and carried with June Ryannew shed. voting "no", Tom Stringer abstaining.