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HomeMy WebLinkAbout57000080055000_Variances_06-07-1984APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM TTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA . -,,..:cLii¥E;Lj r,:AY2ll38^ Application Fee $ ^S RECOURCE Ordal Phone: (701) 252-3840LorenOwner:D. fetal^ Last Name First Middle P.O. Box 89 Jamestown North Dakota 5fi4m Street & No.City State Zip No. 56-448 ANN N.E.Lake No.Lake Name Lake Class 1 Twp. 133 41Sec..svERnrajpRangeTwp. Name Legal Description: Government Lot 8, Section 8, Tbwnship 133 North, Range 41 Vfest, N/A N/ALot No.Block No. Sub-Division Name:N/A Parcel Number Government Lot 8 (1.67 Acres) Explain your problem here: This request is to allow completion of a boathouse. The problem is twofold: 1. 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 v^ch apply. (See Ejchibit "A" for background information). 2. 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). ATTACHED: Exhibit "A" Exhibit "B" Exhibit "C-1" Exhibit "C-2" Exhibit "D" Exhibit "E" Exhibit "F" BACKGROUND INFORMATION HARDSHIP DEFINED MAP OF PROPERTY MAP OF PROPERTY - DETAIL PROFILE OF PROPERTY PICTURES - 1983 SUMMARY STATEMENT In order to properly evaluate the situation, please provide as much supplementary information as possible, such as: maps, plans, information about surrounding property, etc. APPLICIANT SHALL BE PRESENT AT THE SCHEDULED HEARING. I /44/tY le 'LApplication dated.19. c Signature of Al^plicant —DO NOT USE SPACE BELOW— Dale of hearing 19.Time M. Court House, Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 ?0 yDEVIATION APPROVED this______ (OR A TTACHED) REQUIREMENTS: day oL WITH THE FOLLOWING± 'A.X n/v~ • CH&-------9VCoi;:/,' ; : I hen^f i ^ • mem wcs y . - ■T SCANNEDOR /tha A.P. ^ 1 S601 (^ VICTOH LUNOeEN CO . PRiWTEftS. fEROuS ^ Signature:J'i Chairman Otter Tail Board of Adjustment 'S7-/DZ 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, many trees were drowned and my father-in-law spent many hours each year cleaning the shores of debris.An avid hunter, he tried to enhance the natural 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 out, 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 It has been a safety hazard for children andthe present purpose. 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 properties or to view from citizens using the lake.It will be 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. ♦v\ (L-i 53 \;\» I I '■ /)/'/•)0C‘ iO' . - u'O' ' " ’V- lO '' .6' -f r / MC Thtt'E stumpsdlis/(Lv ^SMC. VEG \\ I8\r \ '17 I I I \/V f / t /o Lt- o/ Ua i GOV'T. LOT 8 - SEC. 8 TI33N, R4IW. LAKE ANN% •«TOWN OF SVERDRUP 1 k LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY FERGUS FALLS, MINN. MKL-0871-030 File Opening Data 19 individual File C5<) Name of Applicant: Subdivision File ( )Subdivision Name.Special Use ( )Use Description. Vo fc>^ '^'g4-01Address:.CityLast Name First Middle St. & No.Zip No.State Phone No. Legal Description Classif.1 Twp Name t 3 5 U\ Lake No. Lake or River Name Sec.Twp.Range O BUILDING PERMITS VARIANCES ON Rllll.DINr; PFRMITS Data NotifiedDatePurposeDate InspectedNO.Results Appi. Date Hearing Date Hearing Judgement 0 SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITS VARIANCFS ON SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMITSDatePurposeDate Inspected ResultsNO.Appi. Date Hearing Date Hearing Judgement Date Notified 0 SPECIAL USE PERMITS Application Date Hearing Date Notice Mailed COMMENTS SECTION: Accompanying Documents Filed in Cabinet No. vrr«*NOTE: ©and 0 See enclosed Inspectors Copy of Permit Application. © See enclosed Special Use Permit Application.'.LI 1971S5 I «m ”d"E X H .'<3 i r T goPl*u.e A f C^es^T L A He L E-veL floPoseti G 0 hr I EXHIBIT "E" ^^oathouse will be mostly bcJovr r.round level ^7 ^...5 1* fi' ■“'.c site is nearlv bidden from view from the lake.This shows the hole dug in the 1950's. cleaned out in 1983. It was «*4 r 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 It will be a building in a hillside soviolations of the lake. will be very inconspicuous and almost hidden. The request is unique to this property with limitations due to insufficient dimension to fully comply with the law.Granting of the variance 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 It will also eliminate amanagement policies of the area. 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 sympathy in regard to the present request.