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Home My WebLink About29000180115000_Variances_07-13-2000Variances Barcode 128 T-'l^-ZCXX) THE ABOVE SPACE IS RESERVED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE COUNTY OF OTTER TAIL COURTHOUSE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 (218) 739-2271 — COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION IN BLACK INK***IIApplication Fee Receipt Number SiGd^ of Mfd ^ fGiendalou^^h S'kdc -QUOPROPERTY OWNER DAYTIME PHONE Rg -Hle Uikt , AIAj. SG SiS ' 965^ADDRESS 5^-m B NB.LAKE NUMBER LAKE NAME ____LAKE CLASS ^ &i£arA__bmL ^u)mSECTION _ TOWNSHIP Z^OOD/S'OltSoO RANGE TOWNSHIP NAME /sec (zH’ouche.d <vKi.p> v ( -Pot- speo ’f'c /oca3/~p»t^ Jerf PARCEL NUMBER FIRE/LAKE I.D. NUMBER LEGAL DESCRIPTION 5tC . Lofs 1-^-3 -+-7 O‘fO '0 A<7 ) TYPE OF VARIANCE REQUESTED (Please Check) structure Setback *9 Structure Size____Sewage System Cluster Misc.Subdivision SPECIFY VARIANCE REQUESTED P\ Va.i^iatice is s'tcc{ ~ip /^ca'^e. & C^^crcA u>i(d/»fe./tOc,'(e.r-fotol ob5cn/<d>t>n ^la.iforrvi -por pu.bli ‘=^ use Qhou.'t lO^eei: LeJie. Entma }ri Q)lend<Lleu^l\ Par)^ , jl\ locA.i:it>n -(-O-rfAer -frorvi tite l^C-S kore. toould Cicl[je.nsely a.ffe.cf' 'M.e ~fUnc'{ri‘»t\ of "hKe and re^ulra. addiir‘on£t( remoira,/ of trees a. surtcitfT^ V/eiosNejcl . A roof Is re^^tc*re4 p>T>v;cl€. pr-©-fec.-fi'or» -frf>n\ tKe. toeni^er -f&r fibserVeJTs b/noc.ulars, spo#«'A^ and eaar'pm.en't. / hi’s ’p(^'f>r*y\ is i de.i\ii f I in 'f'K^ G l^jddo-lou^t^ Si^ie. Pa»~|< ilin'feprc.'fi'u’t. Pfew ^a5 rei/r€a)ec{ ryjprtet/eJ) by -dAt Cj'f->X:Cr,^ 9ld</Tseny I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE APPLiED FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE/SUBDIVISION CONTROLS ORDINANCE OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REGARDING THIS MATTER. 0cj/j^u^(aJuc. mc{€f / Ii ,^GNATURE of property owner DATE j APPLICANT MUST BE PRESENT AT THE HEARINCj M (Applicant Wili Receive Notification As To The Date/Time Of Hearing) ,o0 tm / Official/DateAccepted By Land & Resource Date Of Hearing Time 7 ? ?n p.mJuly ?nnn Motion July 13/ 2000 Meeting - Tabled August 3/ 2000 Meeting - Tabled September 1, 2000 Meeting - Withdrawn Chairman/Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment Permit(s) required from Land & Resource Management Yes (Contact Land & Resource Management) No Copy of Application Mailed to Applicant And the MN DNR L R Official/Date bk 0198-001 291.306 • Victor Lundeen Co.. Printers • Fergus Fells. Minnesota . September 7, 2000 Page 5 otherwise this variance as requested should be considered denied. August 3, 2000 meeting - After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Mark Steuart and unanimously carried, to table the applicant request until the September 7, 2000 meeting with the condition that a letter requesting this action must be received on or before August 17, 2000, otherwise this variance as requested should be considered denied. September 7, 2000 meeting - Prior to the meeting the applicant contacted the office to state that after consideration they have decided to withdraw their variance application. With no further business Randall Mann, Chairman, declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. l_p Wayne ^ein. Secretary ' September 7, 2000 Page 4 Nicholas Schmit III - Approved with condition. Nicholas Schmit III and Janice Schmit, Wyndmere, ND, requested a variance of 90’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 150’ and a variance of 15’ from the required shore impact zone setback of 75’ for the construction of a 20’ by 20’ addition to an existing dwelling 60’ from the ordinary high water level. It should be noted that the existing dwelling will be raised approximately 18” to accommodate a walkout basement. A letter from Ronald and Joyce Thompson in support of the applicant's request was read for the record. The property is described as Lot 9, River View Beach, Otter Tail River in Rush Lake Township. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. The applicants stated that they would not be raising the existing dwelling by 18”. After consideration, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by David Holmgren and unanimously carried to approve a variance of 90’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 150’ and a variance of 15’ from the required shore impact zone setback of 75’ for the construction of a 20’ by 20’ addition to an existing dwelling 60’ from the ordinary high water level with the condition that before a site permit for the proposed addition can be issued an existing 20’ by 20’ garage must be moved out of the shore impact zone. Hardship is a substandard lot of record. The variance as approved will result in only one structure being within the shore impact zone. Northern Lakes Co. - Denied. Northern Lakes Co, Walker, MN, requested a variance of 75’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200’ for the construction of a dwelling 125’ from the ordinary high water level. The property is described as Lot 1, Block 1, Rolling Hills, Elbow Lake in Everts Township. Letters from John and Jacque Bower, Mike and Janet Bulter, Jay Echtenjamp, Erick Ekiund and from John Zacher, Northern Lakes Co, in support of the variance as requested were read for the record. A letter from Richard and Marjorie Falen opposing the granting of the variance as requested was read for the record. The audience was polled with Duane Hanson, Ed Hoag, Bryan Lonski and Glayden Kern expressing concerns with the variance as requested. Lynn A. Kuznia, Premium Properties Realty, represented the applicant at the public hearing. Greg and Lori Burau, the potential purchaser of the property, appeared along with the applicant’s representative. After discussion and consideration, motion was made by Cecil Femling, second by Mark Steuart and carried with Steve Schierer abstaining, to deny the variance as requested as the granting of the variance as requested would establish a precedence for this new area of development and noting that the lot in question is very large. \/\ State of Minnesota - Glendalough State Park - Tabled per request. State of Minnesota, Glendalough State Park, Battle Lake, MN, requested a variance to locate a covered wildlife/waterfowl observation platform for public use 10’ from Lake Emma in Glendalough State Park. A location farther from the lakeshore would adversely affect the function of the platform and require additional removal of trees to create a suitable viewshed. A roof is required to provide protection from the weather for observers using binoculars, spotting scopes, and photographic equipment. This platform is identified in the Glendalough State Park Interpretive Plan and was reviewed and approved by the Glendalough Citizens Advisory Board. The property is described as Government Lots 1, 2, 3, and 7, Section 18 of Girard Township by Lake Emma. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. Jeff Wiersma, Park Manager, contacted the office prior to the meeting to request the tabling of his application for Glendalough State Park until the August 3, 2000 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Robert Schwartz and unanimously carried, to table the applicant request until the August 3, 2000 meeting with the condition that a letter requesting this action must be received on or before August 3, 2000, August 3, 2000 Page 7 Tom Mielke - Approved Tom Mielke, Clear Lake, MN, requested a variance of 100’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200’ for the placement of a structure 100’ from the ordinary high water level. The property is described as part of Government Lot 2, Section 34 of Dead Lake Township by Dead Lake. July 6, 2000 Meeting -The audience was polled with Robert Deutschman and Una Walter speaking in favor of the request. After consideration, motion was made by Cecil Femling, second by Robert Schwartz to approve the variance as requested noting the terrain features of the applicant’s property and noting that the placement of the structure in this location will provide the applicant with a reasonable use of the property. The motion failed with Cecil Femling, Randall Mann, Steve Schierer and Mark Steuart voting no. After additional discussion and consideration, motion was made by Steve Schierer, second by David Holmgren and unanimously carried, to table this request until the August 3, 2000 meeting for additional information concerning the history of the applicant’s parcel. August 3, 2000 Meeting - After discussion and consideration, motion was made by Cecil Femling, second by Steve Schierer and carried with Richard Sha abstaining, to approve a variance of 100’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 200’ for the location of a building site 100’ from the ordinary high water level. The granting of the variance as requested will provide the applicant with a reasonable use of his property. Hardship is the terrain of the applicant’s property and the wetlands. vy^State of Minnesota - Glendalough State Park - Tabled per request. State of Minnesota, Glendalough State Park, Battle Lake, MN, requested a variance to locate a covered wildlife/waterfowl observation platform for public use 10’ from Lake Emma in Glendalough State Park. A location farther from the lakeshore would adversely affect the function of the platform and require additional removal of trees to create a suitable viewshed. A roof is required to provide protection from the weather for observers using binoculars, spotting scopes, and photographic equipment. This platform is identified in the Glendalough State Park Interpretive Plan and was reviewed and approved by the Glendalough Citizens Advisory Board. The property is described as Government Lots 1, 2, 3, and 7, Section 18 of Girard Township by Lake Emma. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. Jeff Wiersma, Park Manager, contacted the office prior to the meeting to request the tabling of his application for Glendalough State Park until the August 3, 2000 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Robert Schwartz and unanimously carried, to table the applicant request until the August 3, 2000 meeting with the condition that a letter requesting this action must be received on or before August 3, 2000, otherwise this variance as requested should be considered denied. August 3, 2000 meeting - After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Mark Steuart and unanimously carried, to table the applicant request until the September 7, 2000 meeting with the condition that a letter requesting this action must be received on or before August 17, 2000, otherwise this variance as requested should be considered denied. Clarification - Gollehon Family Partnership- At the July 13, 2000 Board of Adjustment meeting a 4’ side lot line variance was granted for the placement of a utility shed 6’ from the south lot line and 20’ from the road right-of-way. The applicant would like to place the utility shed 6’ from the north lot line. After discussion and consideration, motion was made by Randall Mann, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, to allow the placement of one utility shed 6’ from either the south or north property lot line and at least 20’ from the road right-of-way.SC^NKED ■ July 13, 2000 Page 4 (Shaw - Continued) The property is described as part of Government Lot 6, Section 25 of Dead Lake Township by Dead Lake. A letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider denying the applicant’s request was read for the record. A letter from Terry Lejcher, Area Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, noting that he was not aware of any hardship unique to this property that would allow for the granting of the variance as requested and supporting denial of the applicant’s request was read for the record. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Steve Schierer and unanimously carried, to deny the variance as requested noting that the abatement order had been issued approximately 3 years ago, siting the two letters and noting that no adequate hardship had been shown. tate of Minnesota - Glendalough State Park - Tabled per request. State of Minnesota, Glendalough State Park, Battle Lake, MN, requested a variance to locate a covered wildlife/waterfowl observation platform for public use 10’ from Lake Emma in Glendalough State Park. A location farther from the lakeshore would adversely affect the function of the platform and require additional removal of trees to create a suitable viewshed. A roof is required to provide protection from the weather for observers using binoculars, spotting scopes, and photographic equipment. This platform is identified in the Glendalough State Park Interpretive Plan and was reviewed and approved by the Glendalough Citizens Advisory Board. The property is described as Government Lots 1,2, 3, and 7, Section 18 of Girard Township by Lake Emma. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. Jeff Wiersma, Park Manager, contacted the office prior to the meeting to request the tabling of his application for Glendalough State Park until the August 3, 2000 meeting of the Board of Adjustment. After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Robert Schwartz and unanimously carried, to table the applicant request uhtil the August 3, 2000 meeting with the condition that a letter requesting this action must be received on or before August 3, 2000, othen/vise this variance as requested should be considered denied. Ruth and Jeffery Gallagher - Approved with condition. Ruth and Jeffery Gallagher, Montevideo, MN, requested a variance of 53’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 75’ for an addition to an existing dwelling 22’ from the ordinary high water level. The property is described as part of Government Lot 4, Section 15 of Eagle Lake Township by Eagle Lake. The applicant’s contractor appeared along with the applicants at the public hearing. The contractor explained how the septic system would be installed. A letter from Terry Lejcher, Area Hydrologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, noting that the applicants’ request is a significant expansion of a non-conforming condition, the condition necessary for hardship does not appear to exist, and requesting the Board to carefully consider the requirements for a demonstrated hardship was read for the record. The audience was polled with no one speaking for or against the request. After consideration, motion was made by David Holmgren, second by Robert Schwartz and unanimously carried, to approve a variance of 53’ from the required ordinary high water level setback of 75’ for an addition to an existing dwelling 22’ from the ordinary high water level with the condition that the proposed addition can be no closer to the ordinary high water level than the existing structure. It was noted that the applicants’ proposed project will eliminate the existing cabin to the south, would make a substantial improvement to the applicants’ property and will provide the applicants with a reasonable use of their property. Hardship is the terrain of the applicants’ lot, which prevents placing a structure further back from the ordinary high water level.SCANNED J^rorrs G/e/7 da /AOUCi ' )I I{ Wildlife Observation Blinds ;;Duck Pass Observation I1■•••iPitI\//........................■■ <S\ . am\Lake Emma Observation Lake Emma Floating ^ Blind A-Blanche Lake Observation PH tA-ij «t‘. -// r- I C-' I ** ]I «■ V Lake *-Emma r'\ • C Treetop^-^ ) Blind k' ! C ■ /River Pass Observation Pit Sunset Lake Blind ...I•s.{I II......... J•....O ) • I I,S\UC~l^fX;0:>I)i McariMce re^ues^i <3ff fA*S lcCA.itci\ • n-y/ ■ .f I6?;f ES I/■I/_____I■l /o I /I/LEGEND I 0 I/X -..JA•--• Hiking / Ski -----Interpretive I";I S;NORTH I 16Private Property Blinds and Observation Pits Q Picnic Area Q Cart-in Campground L.m m •*C'-X :t/“■‘1 •••L.I ■;\ / ' rs X'. ' "I\I I ■■ I Ia I /n I I I\I OI °0 A' ^4'.,:.,.,: I Park ^trance j AIS'I \I r(-1 I West Battle Lakea) ® 12/1996 by State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources 5 GLENDALOUGH STATE PARK 0 ,1 .2 .3 .4 .5 Kilometers 0 .2 .3 4 5 1.1 Miles wI Lake BlancheFACILITIES AND FEATURES TRAILS ...A..... Hiking/Ski -----Interpretive FACILITIES El Information/Office Q Parking Picnic Area Cart-in Campground Restrooms/Shov/ers 1^ Carry-in Access ^ Swimming Beach ^ Boat Ramp Bi Overlook m Wildlife Observation E Toilets B Benches Private Property Public Use Prohibited < \ • Cart-in campground, providing 22 tent sites and 4 camper cabins, along with modern restroom and shower facilities, in a w'ooded setting near Annie Battle Lake. • Hiking trails through rich hardwood forests; across native prairie; to wildlife viewing wetlands; and around park lakes. •Wildlife observation throughout Glendalough. Binoculars and field guides are available to observe large populations of resident deer, waterfowl, and songbirds. • "Heritage Fishing" from shore or boat. Annie Battle Lake offers a primitive fishing experience in a quiet, non- motorized setting. • Canoeing on Annie Battle Lake and connecting waterways. Rentals are available at the park. • Boat launch on Molly Stark Lake, providing access to modem fishing and motorized water recreation. • Picnicking and swimming on Molly Stark Lake. A picnic shelter is available near a natural sand beach. The waters of both Molly Stark and Annie Battle lakes are crystal clear. • Park hours; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. .4, .••yj X 1 INORTHI ¥ A* .'-i,j_____ Lake EmniaT mFloating BNnd JBeaverI CO» ^ Interpretive Trail iLake Emma ‘j[^1 ••• \c®/I Dog "'^Cemetery / fhPI Lake Emma Trail Sunset .X--; |f jftwyosat)#• Lake Trail Sunset WildlifeProtectionZone fR&str/cted Area) I ( I Respect > Private ^ Property Prairie Hill Ask First Because lands exist within the boundaries of this park that are not under the jurisdiction of the D.N.R., check with the park manager if you plan to use facilities such as trails and roads other than those shown. Booking for more information To BATTLE LAKE,>(16> The DNR has mapped the state showing federal, state and county lands with their recreational facilities. Public Recreation Information Maps (PRIM) available for purchase from the DNk gift shiip, DNR regional offices, Minnesota <;tate parks and ma|or sporting and map stores Check it out - you'll be glad you did. ^ Park Entrance|! ■iare 'h West Battle Lake1/ © 3/1999 by State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources West Battle Lake "commons" area that provides access to the areas managed for wildlife within the park. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Lake Emma is the most productive and significant wetland in the park and may be closed to all uses and access (including by foot or boat) during certain times of the year to protect nesting and migrating waterfowl, marsh birds and eagles. If you hike in the area, watch for signs posting the area as restricted. HIKING TRAILS: For an excellent walk to see wildflowers, birds and view a beaver dam, go north and west of the Glendalough Camp to hike along a loop trail with views of Lake Blanche and the stream connecting Annie Battle Lake and Lake Blanche. This 1.4 mile long trail has been developed into a self-guided nature trail. At the trail head, take an interpretive trail guide to help you enjoy this trail. Items in the guide correspond to num bered posts along the trail informing you about the park's wildlife, plant life, and some of the history of Glendalough. You can walk the road around the perimeter of the old camp, straight east to overlooks on Lake Emma and Lake Blanche. Watch for deer along the way. The corridor between Lake Emma and Lake Blanche is a good waterfowl viewing area. About 1-1/2 miles round trip. For the adventurer, hike a trail that will completely encircle Annie Battle Lake. Plan on 1-1/2 to 2 hours. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT: Annie Battle Lake was entirely within the private Glendalough game farm and corporate retreat for over 50 years. As a result, fish populations in Annie Battle Lake were only lightly exploited. This fact presents a unique opportunity to manage Annie Battle Lake as a "heritage fisheries" with a primitive fishing theme. The objective is to build up a natural population of larger, older fish. Annie Battle Lake was closed to fishing for several years to allow fish populations to recover from years of increased fishing pressure. Experimental regulations will allow an exciting and challenging fishing experience, more reminiscent of years gone by, while still maintaining a healthy, almost natural- size structure to the fish population. The fish population will be used as a "benchmark" for comparisons with other lakes in the area, and will aid fisheries managers in research projects designed to improve fishing opportunities. Experimental regulations include a "primitive" fishing techniques theme. No motors (including electric), fish locators or other electronic equipment will be allowed. Experimental regulations for Armie Battle Lake are posted at the park. GLENDALOUGH CAMP HISTORY: The Glendalough site was first developed in 1903 by Ezra G. Valentine as a summer retreat called Valentine's Camp, In 1903 he constructed several buildings including a cottage, stables, boat house and bath houses. When E.G. Valentine died in 1905, the property was left to his son, John Alden, and daughter. Miss Blanche, who later sold it to Fred A. Everts. The camp was referred to as "Minnechoka Camp" on a 1912 plat map. FA. Everts sold the property to F.E. Murphy, who owned and operated the Minneapolis Tribune. In 1927, Mr. Murphy renamed the property Glendal ough, after a monastery in Ireland. As surrounding farms came up for sale during the Depression, Murphy expanded Glendalough's acreage and started a turkey and game farm. In 1941, Glendalough was purchased, along with the Minneapolis Tribune, by the John Cowles family. The game farm and himting preserve host ed several dignitaries, including President Dwight Eisenhower, President Richard Nixon, and Vice- President Walter Mondale. The Cowles family donated the property to the Nature Conservancy in 1990. Glendalough was transferred to the state for use as a state park in 1992, following 1991 legislation. The camp buildings are currently closed for eval uation. The park philosophy is to remove the presence of a "resort" on the lake, yet still preserve the recent history of the property. The lodge may be used for limited interpretive and environmental education uses, when funding is available, and be evaluated further for its long term usefulness. Please respect this property. Q Cart-in Campsite g Handicap Accessible Campsite ^ Camper Cabin 22 Restrooms/Showers Q Parking @ Water 0 Toilets (F) Firewood Q Dumpster Fargo/Moorhead Duluth.GLENDALOUGH f ★ state PARK to main park road Q mMinneapolis/ St. Paul •informationboard B9 26O..i.• ••••BpGLENDALOUGH STATE PARK □Q 251 3 i--//21FOR MORE INFORMATION Glendalough State Park RR3 Box 28E Battle Lake, MN 56515-9803 (218) 864-0110 management. The 1991 enabling legislation man dates that management of wildlife be emphasized and interpreted to the public. Glendalough pro vides impressive wildlife viewing with a large resident Canada goose population, a major water- fowl staging area during spring and fall migration and a wintering area for local white-tailed deer. The park includes six lakes with a variety of fishing opportunities and wildlife qualities. Armie Battle Lake is totally contained within the park bound aries. Molly Stark Lake has a public boat access and the park's swimming beach and picnic area. Lake Emma, on the northeast side of the park, is a shallow wildlife habitat lake with excellent wild life viewing. Sunset Lake is also used extensively by waterfowl. The park also borders on Lake Blanche to the north and West Battle Lake to the south. You can fish for sunfish, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. Altogether, Glen dalough preserves one of the last large tracts of undeveloped lakeshore in west-central Minnesota. A management plan for the park was completed in June, 1993, and recommends that Glendalough State Park be managed to offer a more "primitive" recreational experience than many other state parks. Annie Battle Lake will be the focal point of this less-developed theme. Management of the park win include cart-in and canoe-in camping, a bicycle trail around Annie Battle Lake connecting to the City of Battle Lake, a "heritage fishery" on Annie Battle Lake (managed for qualify fishing with restrictions on motors and electronic fishing aids), and a central interpretive and undeveloped Q a /22 /5 :oi..\i♦\7 8 V°Department of Natural Resources Information Center 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 (651) 296-6157 (Metro Area) 1-888-646-6367 (MN Toll Free) TDD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf) (651) 296-5484 (Metro Area) 1-800-657-3929 (MN Toll Free) 1Q--- /i ^.J.oi /Q1' ■alu ;ES"\ ,1 oi\.a \/i.i iiCO m 12 13EJ \ q I5♦GLENDALOUGH STATE PARK is located 3 miles northeast of Battle Lake, Minnesota. The park entrance road is off County State Aid Highway #16. Highway map index; D-12. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Containing 1,931 land acres and approximately 1,000 acres of water, Glendalough was managed as a private game farm and corporate retreat for over 85 years prior to becoming a state park in 1991. This type of stew ardship has protected a variety of habitat areas and preserved marshlands, hardwood forests, open lakes, shoreline and remnant native prairie. The park is unique in its establishment and future m A□CART-IN CAMPGROUNDThis information is available in alternative format upon request. 14 NORTH “Equal opportunity to participate in ancj benefit from pro grams of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available to alt inidivifJuals regardless of race, color, creed or religion, notional origin, sex, marital status, stotus with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, age or disabiiity. Discrimination inquires shouid be sent to the Minnesota Department of Naturai Resources.500 Lafayette Road, St. Paui, MN 55155-4031; or the Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.’ ^^^nesota wDEPUTUEJfTOFmrURALRESOtflCES© 3/1999 by State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources DNRMcps OTTER TAIL COUNTY OTTER TAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 (218) 739-2271, EXT. 240 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR 121 JUNIUS AVE W. - Room 220 E-Mail wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us August 21, 2000 State of Minnesota Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN 56515-9654 Dear Mr. Wiersma, Please be advised that the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, September 7, 2000, 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 July 13, 2000 Board of Adjustment meeting has been rescheduled for the September 7, 2000, meeting. I have enclosed a copy of the September 7, 2000, 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 September 7, 2000, meeting and I will have your variance request tabled until the next regularly scheduled 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 SCANNED Minnesota Department of Natural Resources RECEIVED OTTERTAIL CO, AUDITORSt) cnUJ fo AUG 2 2 2000 Jeffrey Wiersma, Park Manager Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN. 56515-9645 FERGUS FALLS, MN‘ August 20, 2000 Wayne Stein, Board of Adjustment Secretary Otter Tail County Courthouse 121 West Junius Ave. Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 RE: Variance Request For Lake Emma Wildlife Observation Blind Dear Mr. Stein, We have modified our structure and plan to comply with the requirements of the Shoreline Management Ordinanee of Otter Tail County and applied for a permit for a WOAS. Please rescind our request for a variance for this project. Thanks for your patience in this matter. '^tac6rely. Jeffrey Wiersma Park Manager SCANflED DNR Information; 612-296-6157, 1-800-766-6000 • TTY: 612-296-.54S4. 1-800-657-3929 Primed on Recycled Paper C'mnaining a Minimum ol [i.YA PoM-Consumer Waste An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recbved OTTERTAIL CO. A'JOlTO AUG 0 7 2000 FERGUS Fm.S,W Jeffrey Wiersma, Park Manager Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN. 56515-9654 August 3, 2000 Wayne Stein, Board of Adjustment Secretary Otter Tail County Courthouse 121 West Junius Ave. Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 RE: Variance Hearing for Lake Emma Wildlife Observation Blind Dear Mr. Stein, Please postpone the hearing on this project until the September hearing date. Please also note that we are modifying the structure to comply with the setback requirement and eliminating the roof. A variance will still be needed as to the height of the structure, however. I will submit copies of the modified structure as soon as I have them. Thank you. Sincerely, Jeffrey Wiersma Park Manager CSCAIIID DNR Information: 612-296-6157, 1-800-766-6000 • TTY: 612-296-5484, 1-800-657-3929 Printed t>n Recycled Paper Ctmluining a Minimum of Post-Consumer Wa^^e An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity OTTER TAIL COUNTY OTTER TAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 (218) 739-2271, EXT. 240 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR 121 JUNIUS AVE W. - Room 220 E-Mail wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us July 14, 2000 State of Minnesota Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN 56515-9654 Dear Mr. Wiersma, Please be advised that the Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment has scheduled their next meeting for Thursday, August 3, 2000, 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 July 13, 2000 Board of Adjustment meeting has been rescheduled for the August 3, 2000, meeting. I have enclosed a copy of the August 3, 2000, 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 August 3, 2000, meeting and I will have your variance request tabled until the next regularly scheduled 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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <fiUJ '4>'. RECEJVeDO^^^RTAILCO.AUDITOR i 4 2000 FERGUS FALLS, MN- Jeffrey Wiersma, Park Manager Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN. 56515-9645 July 12, 1999 Wayne Stein, Board of Adjustment Secretary Otter Tail County Courthouse 121 West Junius Ave. Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 RE: Variance Hearing for Lake Emma Wildlife Observation Blind Dear Mr. Stein, Please postpone the hearing on this project untD the August hearing date. Thank you. Sincerely, \A^ Jeffrey Wiersma Park Manager DNR Information; 612-296-6157. 1-8()()-766-6()0() • TTY: 612-296-54S4. I-8()0-657-5929 Pruned i>n Recycled Paper Containing a , ^ Minimum ol KK/i Post-Consumer Wasij^^/!r'w._ An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity Notice of Hearing for Variance Otter Tail County Courthouse 121 West Junius Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (218)739-2271 Ext. 240 Applicant must be present at the scheduled hearing. To Whom It May Concern: State of Minnesota Glendalough State Park 25287 Whitetail Lane Battle Lake, MN 56515-9654 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 Subdivision Controls Ordinance. The Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment will assemble for this hearing on Thursday, July 13, 2000, at 7:30 p.m.. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Otter Tail County Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN. (Please use the west Law Enforcement entrance.) Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact the County Auditor’s office prior to the date of the public hearing. The property concerned in the application is legally described as Government Lots 1, 2, 3, and 7, Fire # Section 18, Township 133, Range 39 - Township Name - Girard Lake No. 56-194, Lake Name - Emma, Class - NE The variance requested is: a variance to locate a covered wildlife/waterfowl observation platform for public use 10’ from Lake Emma in Glendalough State Park. A location farther from the lakeshore would adversely affect the function of the platform and require additional removal of trees to create a suitable viewshed. A roof is required to provide protection from the weather for observers using binoculars, spotting scopes, and photographic equipment. This platform is identified in the Glendalough State Park Interpretive Plan and was reviewed and approved by the Glendalough Citizens Advisory Board. Date: June 16, 2000 Board (^Adjustment Secretary p OTTER TAIL COUNTY Fergus Falls, Minnesota State of Minnesota ) )SS County of Otter Tail) I, Wayne Stein, Secretary for the Board of Adjustment for Otter Tail County, Minnesota, do hereby certify that on the 19th, day of June, 2000 the attached Notice of Hearing for Variance was duly served upon the individuals listed below and/or included in the attachment: Glendalough State Park, Attn: Jeff Wiersma, Park Manager, minnesota Department of Natural Resource, 25287 Whitetail Lane, Battle Lake, MN 56515 Carol Jacobson, Girard Twp Clerk, RR 3 Box 82, Battle Lake, MN 56515 Otter Tail County Cola, % John Matteson, Rt 2 Box 40W, Battle Lake, MN 56515 Richard West, Otter Tail County Highway Engineer, Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Terry Lejcher, DNR 1221 1/2 E. Fir Ave., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 DNR Regional Administrator, 2115 Birchmont Beach Rd. NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 Town Clerk Board of Adjustment: David H. Holmgren, RR 1 Box 188B, Henning, MN 56551 Richard S. Schierer, 3310 Rollins Beach Tris, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Cecil B. Femling, 13 6th St. NE, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Randall Mann, 532 N. Ann St., Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Robert Schwartz, Rr 1 Box 4, Wadena, MN 56482 Mark Steuart, RR 1 Box 82, Richville, MN 56576 by placing a true and correct copy thereof in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and depositing the same in the United States Mail at Fergus Falls, MN, property addressed to each of the individuals listed above and/or listed in the attachment. Dated: June 19th, 2000 Wayne Stein, Secretary Otter Tail County Board of Adjustment By: Vi Manderud sc.i:;rD