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Home My WebLink AboutBuckhorn Campground_56000090057009_Memos,Correspondences, File Notes_RECEIVED HAY 2 3 2011 I a I H H t S Q T Al5lc 0 OO 0^ 0057coo MDH LAND & RESOURCEiDiPARTMENTOFHEALTHi Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans May 13,2011 John Frank Buckhom Campground, LLC 30570 Lodge Loop Dent, Minnesota 56528 Dear Mr. Frank, Subject: Buckhorn Campground LLC, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Project No. 110705 Thank you for submitting your plans for remodel to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). We are enclosing a copy of our report covering an examination of your plans and specifications on the above-designated project. The plan appears to be in general compliance with the standards of this department and has been approved with the following changes and/or comments in the enclosed report. Ten working days prior to completion of the project, please contact Mr. Dave Wroblewski with our Fergus Falls district office at 218/332-5155 or at david.wroblewski@state.mn.us in order to arrange for a final inspection. If you have any questions, please contact me at 651-201-5736 or todd.whalen@state.mn.us. Sincerely, ‘LLLv.—' Todd Whalen, RS Environmental Health Services Section P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 todd.whalenffTstate.mn.us TJW:jlr Enclosures Mr. William Kalar, Zoning Administrator Mr. Sheldon Monson, Electrical Inspector Mr. Gary Topp, Plumbing Inspector Mr. Kyle Johnsen, Minnesota Department of Health Ms. Sharon Smith, Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health Mr. Dave Wroblewski, Minnesota Department of Health cc: General Information: 651-201-5000 • Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY: 651-201-5797 • www.health.state.mn.us An equal opportunity employer MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division of Environmental Health REPORT ON PLANS Plans and specifications on Rec. Camping Area; Buckhom Campground LLC, Project No. 110705 Location: 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, MN 56528, Otter TailCounty Date Examined: May 13, 2011 Date Received: April 20, 2011 Number of Independent sites proposed; 22 sites; 18 existing sites Total sites after plan review: 40 independent Water Supply; Private (Existing) Septic/Sanitary Infonnation: Private (new) Licensing Categories for the Sanitarians reference: • Upgrade from a small to a medium RCA base • 22 Independent campsites Submitted by; John Frank, Buckhom Campground, LLC, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, MN 56528, 218-758-2876 Ownership: John Frank, Buckhom Campground, LLC, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, MN 56528, 530-949-9566 The following are corrections or requests for additional infonnation necessary before constmction of your project; Scope of Project: Addition of 22 Independent campsites to an existing campgronnd 1. No portion of the park may be subject to flooding. 2. Recreational camping vehicles shall be separated from each other by at least ten feet. Any accessory stmcture such as awnings, car ports, or individual storage facilities, shall for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered part of the recreational camping vehicle. 3. A minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet shall be provided for each recreational camping site. Proposed lot size for each campsite is 3000 sq. ft. 4. All recreational camping vehicles shall be located no less than 25 feet from any camping area boundary line abutting a public street and at least ten feet from any other property boundary line. Buckhom Campground LLC Recreational Camping; Area Project No. 110705 Page 2 May 13, 2011 i 5. All systems of plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4715 of the Mimiesota Plumbing Code. For infonnation call 651-284-5067 or visit their website at www.dli.mn.aov/CCLD/Plumbing.asn. - Ensure that pluinbing plans are submitted to the MN Department of Labor and Industry for review and approval. When plumbing plans have been approved, Contact Mr. Gary Topp, 218-739-7206, for relevant permits and onsite plumbing inspections. 6. Obtain an electrical inspection from the Minnesota Electrical Licensing and Inspection. All electrical systems must comply with the currently adopted edition of National Electrical Code. Contact MN Electrical Licensing & Inspection at 651 -284-5026 or visit their website at www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/Electrical.asp for infonnation on electrical requirements and the name of the electrical inspector in your area Contact Mr. Joshua Prussia, 218-439-3895, for the above inspection. 7. All sewage and other water carried wastes shall be discharged into a municipal sewage system which is operated under a permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency whenever such a system is available. When such a system is not available, a sewage disposal system acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shall be provided. Contact Ottertail County to obtain proper piermitting and inspections for the new septic systems. Provide a certificate of compliance on the new septic systems to the inspecting sanitarian, Mr. Dave Wroblewski, during the opening inspection. 8. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the state fire marshal.. 9. Provide at least one garbage container for every four recreational campsites. All sewer lines shall be located in trenches of sufficient depth to be free of breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be separated from the park water supply system by at least ten feet, unless special acceptable constmction of sewer lines is provided. 10. All sewer lines shall be constructed of materials approved by the commissioner of health, shall be adequately vented, and shall have water tight joints. Individual site sewer connections shall be at least a four-inch diameter sewer riser pipe. The sewer connections shall consist of one pipe line only without any branch fittings. All joints shall be.water tight. All materials used for sewer connections shall be corrosive resistant, nonabsorbent, and durable. The inner surface shall be smooth. Provisions shall be made for capping the sewer riser pipe when a mobile home or recreational camping vehicle’dbes not occupy the site. Surface drainage shall be directed away from the riser; the rim of the riser pipe shall extend at least 4 inches above ground elevation. 11. Buckhom Campground LLC Recreational Camping Area Project No. 110705 Page 3 May 13,2011 12. All water storage reservoirs shall be covered, watertight, and constructed of impervious material. Overflows and vents} of such reservoirs shall be effectively screened. Manholes shall be constructed with covers which will prevent the entrance of foreign material. The system shall be so designed and maintained as to pro^vide a pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square inch under normal operating conditions at service buildings and other locations requiring a potable water supply. In mobile home parks and on recreational camping sites provided with individual water service connections, riser pipes shall be so located and constmcted that they will not be damaged by the parking of mobile homes or recreational camping vehicles. Water riser pipes shall extend at least four inches above the ground elevation and the minimum pipe size shall be three-fourths inch. Adequate provisions shall be made to prevent freezing of service lines, valves, and riser pipes. If underground stop and waste valves are installed, they shall be at least ten feet from the nearest buried portion of the sewage system. Water risers on unoccupied sites shall be valved off. There shall be a horizontal ^stance of at least ten feet between water and sewer riser pipes; provided, that where the sewer riser is constructed of cast iron pipe and the water riser is constructed of copper pipe, the distance between may be less than ten feet. The commissioner shall grant a variance to subparts 2 to 4 only according to the procedures and criteria specified in parts 4717.7000 to 4717.7050. 13.Where bottled gas is}|Used, the container shall be firmly connected to the appliance by tubing of copper or other suitable metallic material. Cylinders containing bottled gas shall not be located within five feet of any mobile home or recreational camping vehicle door. The container shall not be installed or stored even temporarily inside any mobile home or recreational camping vehicle. No container may be pe^tted to stand free, but must be firmly mounted in an upright position. All piping from outside fuel storage tanks or cylinders to mobile homes or recreational camping vehicles shall be permanently installed and securely fastened in place. All fuel oil storage tanks or cylinders shall be securely fastened in place and shall not be located inside or beneath any mobile home or recreationaljcamping vehicle or less than five feet from any mobile home or recreational camping vehicle exit! All fuel oil containers shall be mounted upon a stand or rack constructed of a noncombustible material. Sincerely, Todd Whalen, RS Environmental Health Services Section P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 todd.whalen(o)state.mn.us \, Page 1 of 1Interactive Land Viewer - Otter Tail County, MN - Bigger - Better - FASTER i . 5? Tai Coirty, 5H - tetw Ls'd Map sParrals)Afrotile5«;e*!(v2W IIS 2512FspsF* 2)37Ft^FSs i'; Hot to be used as, , a legal description if' "Id Do NOT tfS(t/iis product r ledilmiMbeutdfySnts Iuwft m 7/29/2015http://www.ottertailcounty.net/flexviewers/land/index.html?search=56000090057000 Bill Kalar Oslund, Natalie (MDH) <natalie.oslund@state.mn.us> Tuesday, January 05, 2016 8:19 AM Bill Kalar Buckhorn Campground, Dent buckhorncampground,dent,160293.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: NatalCe/OiLund/, K.S. Food, Pools, and Lodging Services Section MN Department of Health 1505 Pebble Lake Rd., Ste. 300 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-332-5188 Natalie.Oslund@state.mn.us l/tjiu - /9^ /9fis’AyntTmd 1^*^. OBfiZ IhJC r^, bsf'T, A/<?i4cTWi'ujff tJia. /4r 7H/^ Tl'^c - k 7V/y/9rv'v PapAasU €i^PA*i<Si^f^ ^(SUtAMUAPI4lC j (3 1 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division of Environmental Health REPORT ON PLANS Plans and specifications on Rem MHP / RCA; Buckhom Campground, Project No. 160293 Location: 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, MN 56528, Otter Tail County Date Approved: December 21,2015 Date Received: November 16,2015 Submitted by: John Frank, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, MN 56528, (218) 758-2876 Ownership: No owner found Scope of Project: Remodeling existing campground (license #23203, risk:L) by addition 8 new recreational camping sites for a total of 46 sites. The campground is serviced by private water and private sewer. Per phone call on 12/18/15 with Bill Kalar (Otter Tail County Zoning), no conditional use is required for these 8 sites. From this point on any new sites will require a conditional use from Otter Tail County. Per phone call on 12/21/15 with Ron Peterson (Star Lake Township Board) no building permit or conditional use permit is required with the township. They are okay with the number of sites as long as the road setbacks and other township regulations are followed. No portion of the park may be subject to flooding.1. Recreational camping vehicles shall be separated from each other by at least ten feet. Any accessory structure such as awnings, car ports, or individual storage facilities, shall for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered part of the recreational camping vehicle. 2. A minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet shall be provided for each recreational camping site. The lot sizes are 36 feet by 85 feet for a total of 3060 square feet per site. 3. All recreational camping vehicles shall be located no less than 25 feet from any camping area boundary line abutting a public street and at least ten feet from any other property boundary line. All recreational camping vehicles will be at least 25 feet from the street. 4. An adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary and potable quality shall be provided in each recreational camping area within 400 feet of each campsite. Each campsite will be supplied with water. 5. All systems of plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4715 of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. For information call 651 -284-5067 or visit their website at www.dli.mn.uov/CCLD/Plumbing.asp. 6. Obtain an electrical inspection from the Minnesota Electrical Licensing and Inspection. All electrical systems must comply with the currently adopted edition of National Electrical 7. * Buckhom Campground Rem MHP / RCA Project No. 160293 Page 2 December 21, 2015 Code. Contact MN Electrical Licensing & Inspection at 651 -284-5026 or visit their website at www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/Electrical.asp for information on electrical requirements and the name of the electrical inspector in your area. All sewage and other water carried wastes shall be discharged into a municipal sewage system which is operated under a permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency whenever such a system is available. When such a system is not available, a sewage disposal system acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shall be provided. A new septic system will be installed for these 8 additional sites. A copy of the septic system design application was provided. Provide to the inspecting sanitarian at the pre-operational inspection proof of septic approval. 8. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the state fire marshal. 9. Refuse Facilities: Provide at least one garbage container for every four recreational campsites. One garbage container will be provided per site. There is a centrally located dumpster where these containers can be emptied into. 10. Sincerely, NoUxiUef Oilu*id/ Natalie Oslund Public Health Sanitarian Minnesota Department of Health, FPLS Section 1505 Pebble Lake Rd., Suite 300 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Department of LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY Government Services Center - 540 West Fir Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Ph: 218-998-8095 OTTER Tail County’s Website: www.co.otter-tail.mn.us FILE MEMO FROM: BilIKalar DATE: June 9, 2009 RE: Frank’s Lodge & Campground, Star Lake (56-385) in From my review of the information received in May & June 2009, my calculations (June 1, 2009 and June 3, 2009), and the map received from the Otter Tail County GIS Department on June 4, 2009, I believe the following to be correct. 1. The aforementioned campgrounds are located on separate parcels. 2. Condition #1 (land area sufficient for 80 units) of Conditional Use Permit #6090 has been met. Since this is the case, previously requested Sewage System Permit for the proposed Buckhorn Campground may be issued. I M I N W E S 0 T A I MDHIDEPARTMENTofHEALTHI Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans June 24, 2009 Mr. John Frank Buckhom Campground LLC 30570 Lodge Loop Dent, Minnesota 56528 Dear Mr. Frank: Recreational Camping Area at Buckhorn Campground LLC 18 Ind. Sites, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Plan No. 091278 Subject: We are enclosing a copy of our report covering an examination of plans and specifications on the above- designated project. The plans and specifications appear to be in general compliance with the standards of this department. Please see the enclosed report for additional changes and/or comments. It is the project owner’s responsibility to retain the plans at the project location. This review does not pertain to the Engineering design (i.e., plumbing, swimming pools, service connections, sewage systems). A separate report regarding the Engineering Review will be sent. Ten working days prior to completion of the project, please contact Ms. Rebecca Tormeson with our Fergus Falls district office at 218/332-5142 in order to arrange for a final on-site inspection. If you have any questions in regard to the information contained in this report, please contact me at 651/201-4512. Sincer,^^ Uj, ! m^Liseby, REHS, Plan Review Environmental Health Services Section P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 laura.husebv@state.mn.us La LMH:jlr Enclosure received JUN 29 ^009 land & RESOURCE Mr. William Kalar, Zoning Administrator Mr. Dean Hunter, Electrical Inspector Mr. Gary Topp, Minnesota Deparment of Labor & Industry Mr. Kyle Johnson, Minnesota Department of Health Ms. Rebecca Tonneson, Minnesota Department of Health cc: General Information: 651-201-5000 • Toll-free: 888-345-0823 • TTY: 651-201-5797 • www.health.state.mn.us An equal opportunity employer MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Division of Environmental Health REPORT ON PLANS Plans and specifications on recreational camping area: Buckhom Campground LLC 18 Ind. Sites, Plan No. 091278 Location: 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, Otter Tail County, Minnesota Date Examined: June 24, 2009 Date Received:June 16,2009 Number of Independent sites proposed: 18 sites, 0 existing sites Dependent sites proposed: 0 sites, 0 existing sites Total sites after plan review: 18 independent, 0 dependent sites Plumbing Plans submitted/approved: Plan review for 15 sites on May 14, 2009. Electrical Permit Obtained: No information received. Water Supply: Private well # 772401 unique well number Septic/Sanitary Information: Permit for installation of septic system for 18 independent sites. Zoning Approval: Otter Tail County, dated June 10, 2009 Submitted by: Mr. John Frank, Buckhom Campground LLC, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, Minnesota 56528, Phone #: 218/758-2876 Ownership: Mr. John Frank, Buckhom Campground LLC, 30570 Lodge Loop, Dent, Minnesota 56528 Phone#: 218/758-2876 The following are corrections or requests for additional information necessary before constmction of your project: Scope of Project: New construction of 18 independent sites per county permit, but plumbing review indicates 15 sites. Please reconcile the numbers for this project, either 15 or 18 and indicate approval to license administrator after inspection. No license application issued. No portion of the park may be subject to flooding (Mirmesota Rules, part 4630.0200). Recreational camping vehicles shall be separated from each other by at least ten feet. Any accessory structure such as awnings, car ports, or individual storage facilities, shall for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered part of the recreational camping vehicle (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.0400). A minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet shall be provided for each recreational camping site (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.0400). Plans indicate lot dimensions at 40 feet by 75 feet for each 1. 2. 3. lot. All recreational camping vehicles shall be located no less than 25 feet from any camping area boundary line abutting a public street and at least ten feet from any other property boundary line (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.0400). An adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary and potable quality shall be provided in each recreational camping area within 400 feet of each campsite (Mirmesota Rules, part 4630.0600). Contact Mr. Kyle Johnsen at 218-332-5153 for testing and survey. All systems of plumbing shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4715 of the Mirmesota Plumbing Code (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.0700). Contact Mr. Gary Topp at 218- 739-7206 X 3 for inspections. 4. 5. 6. Buckhorn Campground LLC Recreational Campiiig Area Plan No. 091278 Page 2 June 24, 2009;r i 1. Obtain an electrical inspection from the Minnesota Electrical Licensing and Inspection. All electrical systems must comply with the currently adopted edition of National Electrical Code (Minnesota Statute, part 326.244) Contact Mr. Joshua Prussia at 218-439-3895 for inspections. 8. All sewage and other water carried wastes shall be discharged into a municipal sewage system which is operated under a permit issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency whenever such a system is available. When such a system is not available, a sewage disposal system acceptable to the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shall be provided (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.0800); Permit to install septic system from Otter Tail county, ensure the state plumbing inspector inspects the connection to the septic system prior to ■ covering septic system. 9. Recreational coping areas accommodating recreational camping vehicles having a self contained liquid waste system with a waste reservoir shall provide a sanitary station for the disposal of waste water. Such sanitary stations shall be equipped with a four-inch sewer riser pipe, surrounded at the inlet by a concrete apron sloped towards the inlet drain, and provided with a suitable hinged cover. A water outlet,^ with the necessary appurtenances connected to the camp water supply system, shall be provided to penhit periodic wash-down of the immediate adjacent areas. Each recreational camping area accommodating self-contained recreational camping vehicles shall provide sanitary stations in the ratio of one for every 100 recreational camping vehicle sites or fraction thereof. Sanitary dumping stations shall be screened from other activities by visual barriers such as fences, walls, or natural growth and shall be separated from any recreational camping vehicle site by a distance of at least 50 feet. Final disposal of sewage from such dumping stations shall be by a method acceptable to the commissioner of health and Mirmesota Pollution Control Agency (Minnesota Rules, part 630.0900). Dumpstation indicated in plans across from site #16 on plans. 10. Fire Marshallilnspections: Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the state fire marshal (MN Rules 4630.1700). 11. Shower and Toilet Room Construction: no toilet or showers provided. 12. Refuse F acilities: ? r Provide at least one garbage container for every four recreational campsites (Minnesota Rules, part 4630.1100). SincereW, BabSS i" '■ ; Laure^seby, REHS, Plan Revie^^ Environmental Health Services Section P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Mirmesota 55164-0975 laura.husebv@.state.ihn.us i