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APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL
COURTHOUSE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
(218) 739-2271
MAR - 8 2002
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Motion
Christopher Sieg - Denied. (8:18 p.m.)
Christopher Sieg - Tabled for Bluff Impact Zone Determination. (6:30 p.m.)May 2, 2002 Meeting - The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration
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Meeting - After discussion, motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer, and unanimously carried,
per the applicant request, to table this application until the July 3, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. July 3,
2002 - After discussion, motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, per
the applicant written request, to table this application until the July 11, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment.
August 1, 2002 - The audience was not polled as this request had its original hearing on May 2, 2002. After
additional discussion and consideration, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Mark Steuart and
unanimously carried, to deny the variance as requestfid^noting that no adequate hardship had been shown that would
allow for the grantj
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
OTTER TAIL COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Thursday, May 2, 2002
The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment met Thursday May 2, 2002, with the following persons in
attendance:
Rod Boyer
Paul Larson
Steve Schierer
David Hauser, County Attorney
Cecil Femling
Randall Mann
Mark Steuart
Pat Eckert. Land & Resource Management
Call to Order - Randall Mann, Chair, 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 April 11,2002 meeting was approved as mailed.
The following variance requests were heard:
Christopher Sieg - Tabled for Bluff Impact Zone Determination. (6:30 p.m.)
Christopher Sieg, St. Paul, MN, requested a variance of 50 to 75’ from the required ordinary high water level
setback of 200’ for the temporary location of a travel trailer 125 to 150’ from the ordinary high water level
(lake). The property is described as Lot 10, Block 1, Riverview Development, West Red River Lake in Friberg
Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration and
with the verbal consent of the applicant, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Paul Larson and
unanimously carried, to table the applicant’s request for a bluff impact zone determination. The applicant was
directed to contact the Land and Resource office for assistance with the bluff impact zone determination.
Erhardt Krabbenhoft Jr. - Denied. (6:45 p.m.)
Erhardt Krabbenhoft Jr., Pelican Rapids, MN, requested a variance to subdivide three substandard platted
back lots. Lots 4 and 5 will be will conveyed to the owner of Lot 3, Sunset Beach Second Addition. The
owner would retain Lot 6. The lots will not be used for residential purposes. The property is described as Lots
4, 5 and 6, Block 2, Lizzie View Estates, Lake Lizzie in Dunn Township. The audience was polled with Jamie
Schreiner speaking for the variance as requested. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by
Randall Mann, second by Rod Boyer and unanimously carried, to deny the variance as requested as no
adequate hardship had been shown that would allow for the granting of the variance as requested. It was also
noted that the plat requires that these back lots must be attached to front lake lots and that the applicant must
attach ail three lots to one or more of the front lots all at the same time.
May 2, 2002
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Earl L and Barbara A Petersen - Approved with condition. (7:10 p.m.)
Eari L and Barbara A Petersen, Verges, MN, requested a variance of 100’ from the required ordinary high
water level setback of 200’ for the construction of a new dwelling 100’ from the ordinary high water level. Also
' requesting a variance to add a 12’ by 24’ addition to the existing garage,- which would be behind the proposed
dwelling. The property is described as Lot 13, Block 1, Y & M Properties, Lake Ida in Candor Township. The
audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration and discussion,
motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to approve the garage
addition as depicted on the applicants’ drawing and to approve construction of a new dwelling with the
condition that no part of the new dwelling construction can be closer to the ordinary high water level than the
existing porch. The variance as approved will provide the applicants with a reasonable use their property.
United Sportsman Club - Denied. (7:15 p.m.)
United Sportsman Club, West St. Paul, MN, requested a variance of 94’ from the required ordinary high water
level setback of 200’ for the construction of a 26’ by 32’ garage 106’ from the ordinary high water level. The
property is described as part of Government Lots 3 and 4 and the North Half of the Northeast Quarter, Section
27 of Dead Lake Township by Dead Lake. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the
request. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Cecil Femling
and unanimously carried, to deny the variance as requested as no adequate hardship had been shown and
other reasonable alternatives exist for the placement of a 26’ by 32’ garage 200’ from the ordinary high water
level. It was noted that this is a very large (118.9 acres) parcel, which should provide opportunities for the
placement of a 26’ by 32’ garage, which would not, required a variance from the required setbacks.
John and Bonnie Nordstrom - Approved as requested. (7:22 p.m.)
John and Bonnie Nordstrom, Pelican Rapids, MN, requested a variance to place the southwest corner a 28’
by 26’ garage 13’ from the back lot line, the southeast corner of the garage will be 20’ from the back lot line
and the northwest corner of the garage will be 73’ from the ordinary high water level (lake). The required road
right-of-way setback is 20’ and the required ordinary high water level setback is 100’. Per the applicant’s
drawing the southwest corner of the garage will be 13’ from the lot line, the southeast corner of the garage will
be 20’ from the lot line and the northwest corner of the garage will be 73’ from the ordinary high water level.
The property is described as Lots 13A and 14A of Government Lot 10, Section 7 of Hobart Township by Lake
Seven. A letter from Diane Bruhn, Clerk of Hobart Township, noting that the road in question is not a
township road was read for the record. A letter from Terry Dimmer in support of the variance as requested
was read for the record. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After
consideration and discussion, motion was made by Cecil Femling, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously
carried, to approve the placement of the proposed 28’ by 26’ garage in the location as depicted on the
applicants’ drawing. The granting of the variance to place the proposed garage 73’ frpm the lake and 13’ from
the back lot line at its nearest point will provide the applicants with a reasonable use of their property.
Don Lundrigan - Approved as modified. (7:28 p.m.)
Don Lundrigan, Pelican Rapids, MN, requested a variance of 30’ from the required top of bluff setback of 30’
for the placement of an addition to an existing dwelling 0’ from the top of the bluff. The property is described
as Lots 23 and 24, Block 4, Lida Shores, Lake Lida in Lida Township. The audience was polled with no one
speaking for or against the request. After consideration and discussion, motion was made by Steve Schierer.
second by Randall Mann and carried with Cecil Femling abstaining, to permit modifications/alterations only to
the existing footprint, including the foundation. It was noted that the variance as modified will provide the
applicant with the ability to maintain his property and will provide the applicant with a reasonable use of his
property.
June 6, 2002
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Len Malberg - Denied. (8:02 p.m.)
Len Malberg, Vergas, MN, requested a variance of 70’ from the required ordinary high water level setback
of 100’ for a 10’ by 20’ proposed addition 30’ from the ordinary high water level. It should be noted that the
proposed addition would connect two existing cabins. The property is described as part of Government
Lots 3, 4 and 5, Section 35 of Candor Township by Loon Lake. Terry Colton represented the applicant at
the public hearing. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After
consideration, motion was made by Mark Steuart, second by Joe Maske and unanimously carried, to deny
the variance as requested noting the following: 1.) no adequate hardship had been shown that would allow
for the granting of the variance as requested, 2.) the proposed plat should be finalized, and 3.) new platted
lots should not require setback variances.
Robert and Vi Poss - Approved side lot line variance. Denied drain field variance. (8:17 p.m.)
Robert and Vi Poss, Wahpeton, ND, requested a variance of T from the required side lot line setback of 10’
and a variance of 2’ 1” from the required drain field setback of 20’ for a proposed addition being 9’ from the
side lot line at its nearest point and 17’ 11” from the drain field. The property is described as part of
Government Lot 4, Section 13 of Elizabeth Township by Jewett Lake. The audience was polled with no one
speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by
Cecil Femling and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of T from the required side lot line setback
of 10’ and to deny the variance of 2’ 1” from the required drain field setback of 20’ for a proposed addition
being 9’ from the side lot line at its nearest point and 20’ from the drain field. Hardship for the granting of
the side lot line variance is the angle of the lot line.
Christopher Sieg - Tabled per applicant’s written email request.
Christopher Sieg, St. Paul, MN, requested a variance of 50 to 75’ from the required ordinary high water
level setback of 200’ for the temporary location of a travel trailer 125 to 150’ from the ordinary high water
level (lake). The property is described as Lot 10, Block 1, Riverview Development, West Red River Lake in
Friberg Township. May 2, 2002 Meeting - The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against
the request. After consideration and with the verbal consent oHhe applicant, motion was made by Steve
Schierer, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to table the applicant’s request for a bluff impact
zone determination. The applicant was directed to contact the Land and Resource office for assistance
with the bluff impact zone determination. June 6, 2002 Meeting - After discussion, motion was made by
Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer, and unanimously carried, per the applicant request, to table this
application until the July 3, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment.
With no further business, Randall Mann, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
rt;La jpoo-c.Wayne ®ein, Secretary
Christopher Sieg - Tabled per applicant’s written request.
July 3, 2002
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Christopher Sieg, St. Paul, MN, requested a variance of 50 to 75’ from the required ordinary high water
level setback of 200’ for the temporary location of a travel trailer 125 to 150’ from the ordinary high water
level (lake). The property is described as Lot 10, Block 1, Riverview Development, West Red River Lake in
Friberg Township. May 2, 2002 Meeting - The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against
the request. After consideration and with the verbal consent of the applicant, motion was made by Steve
Schierer, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to table the applicant’s request for a bluff impact
zone determination. The applicant was directed to contact the Land and Resource office for assistance
with the bluff impact zone determination. June 6, 2002 Meeting - After discussion, motion was made by
Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer, and unanimously carried, per the applicant request, to table this
application until the July 3, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. July 3, 2002 - After discussion,
motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Shcierer and unanimously carried, per the applicant
written request, to table this application until the July 11, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment.
Leonard Walton - Approved as modified and with condition. (9:50 p.m.)
Leonard Walton, Dent, MN, requested a variance to cover 28.69% of the total front lot area with impervious
surfaces. The maximum allowable impervious surface coverage is 25%. The property is described as Lot
27, Crystal Beach, West McDonald Lake in Dora Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking
for or against the request. After consideration and with the verbal consent of the applicant, motion was
made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, to table the applicant’s
request for a determination, by the Land and Resource Department, as to the amount of area between the
property stakes on the lake side of the applicant’s lot and the ordinary high water level. July 3, 2002
meeting - After discussion and consideration, motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve
Schierer and unanimously carried, to approve the use of the area between the property stakes on the lake
side of the applicant’s lot and the ordinary high water level when determining the 25% impervious surface
calculation. However, it should be noted that the applicant’s proposed project cannot cover more than
25% of the total lot area as determine when adding this additional space to the area of the lot.
Additional Discussion -
From The April 4, 2002 Meeting.
Walter and Sandra Morton, Richville, MN, requested a variance to subdivide a parcel of less than 5 acres
(150’ by 150’) from an existing 9.8 acre parcel for the purpose of permanent attachment to the adjacent
lake lot currently owned by Walter Morton, Jr. The 150’ by 150’ parcel contains the drain field for the above
referenced lake lot. The property is described as a 9.8 acre tract in the West 500’ of Government Lots 7
and 8 lying North of County Road 14 and a lake lot (.28 of an acre) in Government Lot 8, Section 25 of
Dead Lake Township by Dead Lake. Pat Johnson, Century 21, represented the applicants at the public
hearing. The audience was polled with Bob Deutschman speaking for the request. After consideration,
motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to approve the
subdivision of a 150’ by 150’ parcel from an existing 9.8 acre parcel with the condition that it must be
permanently attached to the adjacent lake lot, which is currently owned by Walter Morton, Jr. and with the
condition that a registered surveyor’s drawing must be provided. It was noted that the granting of this
variance would enhance a substandard lot and will also join the property, which contains the drain field with
the lake lot, which is currently being served, by the drain field.
Christopher Sieg - Denied. (8:18 p.m.)
Christopher Sieg, St. Paul, MN, requested a variance of 50 to 75' from the required ordi^ary high water
level setback of 200’ for the temporary location of a travel trailer 125 to 150’ from the ordinary high water
level (lake). The property is described as Lot 10, Block 1, Riverview Development, West Red River Lake in
Friberg Township. May 2, 2002 Meeting - The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against
the request. After consideration and with the verbal consent of the applicant, motion was made by Steve
Schierer, second by Paul Larson and unanimously carried, to table the applicant’s request for a bluff impact
zone determination. The applicant was directed to contact the Land and Resource office for assistance
with the bluff impact zone determination. June 6, 2002 Meeting - After discussion, motion was made by
Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer, and unanimously carried, per the applicant request, to table this
application until the July 3, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. July 3, 2002 - After discussion,
motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, per the applicant
written request, to table this application until the July 11, 2002 meeting of the Board of Adjustment.
August 1, 2002 - The audience was not polled as this request had its original hearing on May 2, 2002.
After additional discussion and consideration, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by Mark
Steuart and unanimously carried, to deny the variance as requested noting that no adequate hardship had
been shown that would allow for the granting of the variance as requested and to required that the
structure must be placed in a location that complies with the setback requirements of the ordinance on or
before October 31, 2002.
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With no further business, Randall Mann, Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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OTTER TAIL COUNTY
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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR
121 JUNIUS AVEW.
E-Mail wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us
OTTER TAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
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June 14, 2002
Christopher Sieg
2105 Como Ave
. St. Paul, MN 55108
Dear Mr. Sieg,
Please be advised that the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, July
3, 2002, in the Otter Tail County Commissioners’ Room of the Otter Tail County Courthouse located at 121 W.
Junius Ave., Fergus Falls, MN.
Your variance request, which was tabled at the May 2, 2002 Board of Adjustment meeting has been
rescheduled for consideration at the July 3, 2002, meeting. I have enclosed a copy of the July 3, 2002, agenda
for your information and reference.
If the date and time of this meeting is not convenient for you, please notify the County Auditor’s office in writing
prior to the July 3, 2002, meeting and I will have your request rescheduled for the July meeting of the Board of
Adjustment. If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Wayne Stein
County Auditor