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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClear Lake Resort_60000240215000_Memos,Correspondences, File Notes_f 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.ottertail.mn.us June 3, 2005 Bruce Finkelson 33782 300* Ave. Dent, MN 56528 Re: Clear Lake Resort, Clear Lake (56-559) Dear Mr. Finkelson: This letter is a follow up to our telephone conversation regarding changes to the cabins on your resort. I discussed this matter with two other inspectors in our Office. They explained to me that lifting the cabins and putting a new foundation under the cabin would require a Site Permit. They further explained that this alteration would also cause you to lose the grandfather rights for the current location of the cabins. The cabins would then have to be moved back to a legal location or you have the right to apply for a Variance. Enclosed please find a copy of the Shoreland Management Ordinance. On Page 20 of the Ordinance it reviews Cluster Developments (No. 11). Section V. on Page 25 of the Ordinance has the information you were inquiring about. Please note you should review the Ordinance in its entirety. Also note you should contact Bill Kalar, Administrator, for any changes you plan to pursue on your resort. Also enclosed, I have included the information you have requested for relocating the abated Outhouses to legal locations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel jfree to contact me.■ Sincerely, Michael J. Douglas Inspector MD/aja Enclosures ’ OTCr^oard of Commissioners’ Minutes July 17, 2001 Page 4 addition will consist of two offices and a meeting room, with a basement. The property is described as Pt GL 2...(6.98 AC), Section 34 of Candor Township: Loon Lake (56-523). Conditional Use Permit - Barbara Anton: Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to uphold the Planning Commissions’ recommendation to deny a Conditional Use Permit to elevate lot. The property is described as Nedberg-Nye Survey Lots, GL 1, 2 & 3, 75’ on lake (called Lots 40 & 41), section 1 of Edna Township; Devil’s lake (56-245). Preliminary Plat - Lake Ridge Estates: Motion by Froemming, second by Lee, and unanimously carried to uphold the Planning Commissions recommendation to deny a Preliminary Plat to construct 400’ of gravel road. The property is described as Lot 17 Auditor’s Subdivision No. 116, Section 22 of Leaf Lake Township: East Leaf Lake (56-116). Discussion - West Silent Lake RetreatAA/est Silent Lake (56-519): The applicants appealed the County’s decision to deny the Preliminary Plat of West Silent Lake Retreat. This decision was appealed to District Court. County Attorney, David Hauser, reported that the County had received an order from the Court. The judge invited the petitioners to apply for summary judgement. The County lost on the 60 Day Ruling. It appears that the County had misinterpreted the timeline. A possible appeal is being explored by the County. Discussion - Clear Lake Resort/Clear Lake (56-5591: Tim Griep, Assistant Administrator for Land & Resources, reported that a surveyor’s drawing is needed for a proposal to add additional units to Clear Lake Resort. BEST Food Contracts Gary Waskosky, Jail Administrator, presented a contract for approval with BEST, Inc. for Detention Facility Food Service. Motion by Nelson, second by Froemming, and unanimously carried to authorize the Chair’s signature to execute a contract agreement between BEST, Inc. and the County of Otter Tail for Detention Facility Food Service from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002. . The County agrees to pay BEST, Inc. for meals furnished as indicated on the following schedule, which includes a 2% increase: Census/Meal 50-65 66-80 81 + $3.17Breakfast $3.05 $2.95 Lunch $4.25 $4.15 $3.58 Supper $3.50 $3.42 $3.32 Special Meal $4.25 $4.15 $3.58 $4.25Work Release $3.58$4.15 SDS Work Credit 10.92 -SI.00 $9.92 $10.62 -$1.00 $9.62 $9.85 -$1.00 $8.85 Approval to Pay Bills Motion by Nelson, second by Lee, to approve payment of bills per Attachment A of these minutes, which includes the following lodging payments: Hawthorne Suites Madden Resort HHW Region Program Manager, David Stadum Assistant County Attorney, Deven Nice Planning Commission July 11,2001 Page 4 Western Exposure / Wesley Hagen & Rodney Hagen - Tabled to August 8. 2001: A Preliminary Plat of "Western Exposure” consisting of 10 single family residential lots, 1 block. Also, construct 3,030’of gravel road to county specs to service proposed plat. The property is described as Pt of GL’s 3,4,5 & 6, Section 29 of Scambler Township; Pete Lake (56-941), NE. Rodney Hagen, Gary Johnson & Clem Hendrickson represented the Application. Linda Augustus had questions regarding the lot sizes and the type of houses that would be built. Randy Arnston commented as to why someone would spend this kind of money for a lot and put a mobile home on it. Motion: A motion by Estes, second by Zimmerman to table, at the Applicant’s request, to the August 8, 2001 meeting to allow the Planning Commission members to view the staked Oots were not staked at the time the Commission members viewed the lots) lots. Voting: All members in favor. Discussion -West Silent Lake Retreat / West Silent Lake (56-519): Bill Kalar discussed with the Commission that at this time, it appears (ruling from the courts) that the County lost on the 60 Day Ruling. The County is reviewing the situation for a possible appeal. (Interpretation as to the starting date of the 60 Day Period being the issue.) Discussion - Clear Lake Resort / Clear Lake (56-559): Bill Kalar discussed the necessity of a surveyor’s drawing for a proposal to add additional units to Clear Lake Resort in an area behind Ed’s Clear Lake Beach (a subdivision that is across the road from the resort). The Resort Owner like to use the drawing that was filed with Ed’s Clear Lake Beach and not have a surveyor’s drawing prepared. The Commission indicated that this would not be appropriate, they would like to see the whole resort and not just a portion. Adjourn: A motion by Lachowitzer, second by Maske to adjourn the Meeting at 10:05 p.m., the next meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2001 Respectfully submitted. Marsha Bowman Recording Secretary T^TVi. ^ .. Af^Jj A-ysj/L^J^ >'-'^ J23EL^ - J. -MiW ^ ^ '“ :23e^ I ^0«.vwJf - FAX December 16, 2005 '•^-<«v^ A>^ f/^i /r>^ /** it^fc, ci*A4*J S*^'Po /\-*^ To; BillKalar From: Darren Lund Bill, Due to the weather I didn’t make the trip this morning. I am sending you the documents I wanted to go over this morning and I was hoping we could review it over the phone. If we need to reschedule I can come up on a different day. I will try calling you around 10 am. Thanks, Darren Lund 952-447-3340 10 pages including cover page 218-998-8112 12/16/2005 10:30am Meeting with Ottertail County Commissioners Proposal (intentions): Darren and Julie Lund (and kids) would like to purchase the resort in Dalton MN in the spring of 2006, as is. Since I hold a job in the Twin Cities we would rent out only the RV spots seasonally to begin with (lower maintenance while not there full time yet). Areas that impact safety, the environment and public health would be addressed before any remodeling starts. During hard rains there is some washout of the cart path that creates safety and environmental issues. The grading/landscaping would be addressed to reduce or eliminate this. The general debris scattered around the site is viewed, in my opinion, as a public health and safety issue. The debris would be sorted for what is usable, recyclable and what needs to be properly disposed of. During the first couple of seasons work would be done on the office/bar. A new roof, siding and windows would eventually be replaced. Nothing of the super structure would be altered. Within two years the 5 sheds (significant eyesore) on site would be tom down and consolidated into one new structure that would house utility type equipment like lawn mowers and shop tools. In years 2 through 7 the cabins (probably only 4 of the 5) will take on the same uniform look as the office/bar. I may have access to some log siding in NW Minnesota if the timing works out. I would like to create a traditional “log cabin” style resort. Again not changing the footprint of the cabins or modifying the super structure. Years 8 and beyond is when the resort would run more from a full time status (year ^ound) by our family. The exception to this is if the timing is accelerated (unlikely) and someone other than our immediate family member would be running it in the mean time. DOW RESTRICTED - For internal use only 0 Our intent is to move up to the area and run the resort year around but it will be a work in progress for nearly the first ten years. Our ultimate desire is to provide affordable camping experiences for families that can no longer afford lakeshore property because it has gotten out of reach for most working families. The only reason we are in a position is from a purchase of a lake lot in Alexandria in 2000 that we must sell to buy this.■ 1 I read that in the 1970’s there was over 4000 resorts in Minnesota and now there is less than 700. My family and I would like to add one back to that list and provide a little economic prosperity for the Dalton area. Below are a couple questions that will potentially impact the purchase of the property : 1. Are permits required for: a. Roof replacement b. Siding replacement c. Window replacement Does this differ for non-conforming property? 2. There are 5 sheds and 6 cabins on the site with 9 permitted RV spots, a. Do I need a special permit each year for the RV spots? Cost? b. Do I need any additional permits to keep the proper operating status for the resort?•: c. What does it take to get a 3.2 beer permit? Cost? Annual renewal? d. What is the largest structure I can build on site if I tore down all 5 sheds and built one attractive pole bam(garage) in their place? e. If I can’t build a pole bam (garage), what is the largest storage shed I could build? !• 3. Under the modification rule of non^conforming properties, how is the cost determined if the modification is greater than 50% if I do the work myself? Is it only the materials that are figured into the cost or DOW RESTRICTED - For internal use only does my labor somehow get factored into the cost and if so what is that factor? 4. Does the water need to be tested each year by the MN Dept of Health to remain compliant as a resort? 5. Is there any other permits or licenses that are required either as a one time application or Set renewal that I need to pull?. V 6. When the septic is upgraded does the cabin plumbing need to come up to current code? If so, how does this impact the modification rule for non-conforming buildings?r 7. Can separate septic systems be installed between the RV spots and the cabins? 8. Can a partial septic replacement be constructed? For instance can the RV spots be on their own septic system? Can the cabins septic system be capped or sealed until the time we start using them again even though the system is non-compliant in August 2006? 9. What happens to the resort status if the septic isn’t replaced in August 2006?4 10. If there was an approved perc test completed, can the septic system be of a natural drain field on Clear Lake? Any restrictions? 11. Can the septic non compliance be delayed until the end of the camping season in 2006 (after Labor Day)? : •t ■ DOW RESTRICTED - For internal use only & ‘ i ^Xi i .T ■I •f 0 j Cbklc, le'at J'XA I J! !. , J M1; J ! .-IT ji ■J| <1 6'^'4'^'E-wr ^03 . . .c*o S^atf- oi :At,)r\: Public Accessi I Ict^i S8,'9iPOz/^-oc?o 9/,0(x:>Ls.-^ o <^ zi<r-ooj! 21 I i8, roo r ,♦ }-'"' A-'".*\I XX v'' Page 2 of 5Stueve Realty boats, cabin appliances & furnishings, picnic tables & lawn mowers, all “as is." Additional Pictures Office 8/8/2005http://www.stueverealty.com/listl .asp?IDcode=05-00571 Fage J 013Stueve Realty 0) Bar/office Campground Cabins http ://www. stue verealty .com/list 1 .asp?IDcode=05-00571 8/8/2005 Page 4 of 5Stueve Realty 6) Cabin view 1 EEs< ; (\ ‘ •" a M Cabin view 2 ,, 'J & V r^- ■»«! 1«* Cabin view 3 http;//www.stueverealty.com/listl.asp?lDcode=05-00571 8/8/2005 Page 1 of 2Building Valuation notter Tail County, MN 2006 Building Valuation 60000240215001 68001 68001 Parcel; Record 1 - COMM SEAS REC RES Non-Homestead; Total Building Value: Record Details: 1Record Number: Classification:COMM SEAS REC RES Non-Homestead Additional Structures of Features on Property; SIZE QUANTITY INCOMPLETEUNITSDESCRIPTION AGE CABIN 1942 684 SF 1 CABIN ^3 1942 1640SF STORAGE BUILDINQ^g 1970 CABIN ^4 800 SF 1 1945 1440 SF CABIN ^ Z 324 SF1945 1 STORAGE BUILDINGI:1972 224 SF 1 N/A UT 3SHED1 CAMPSITE SEWER/ELECTRIC N/A 9 UT 1 EXTRA BATH FIXTURES UT19456 1 The year shown for VALUATION DATA, TAX ROLL DATA, LAND VALUATION, and BUILDING VALUATION refers to the taxes payable year. The 2005 VALUATION and TAX ROLL DATA is in 11/28/2005http://\vww.ottertailcounty .net/ottertail/bvreport.php?theReport... 5H0P.EI.AND MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY Phone 218-739-2271 Fergus Falls, Minn. 56537 OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION Tele.Ne.Name of Business Name of Owner /"/ y ■f. <r^Marne of Operator Lake No._^'2^ Lake Name ^ 77?/ye.yL . Minn. Dept. Of Health License No. IID Class Qp ^j^MyvrU'.ljlc-• MzSec.Twp. Name Location c>X i^ive month/) Operation; Year-around Seasonal Mo. of Sites:Cabins with water and sewage system _ Cabins without water and sewage system Recreational travel campsites with water and sewage system Recreational travel campsites without water and sewage system Mobile home sites with water and sewage system Mobile home sites without water and sewage system Yes No y U2.Do you have:Boat rental service ? live bait sales? __ Retail store? (groceries etc.) Ice fishing access? No. of units XX Do you provide sewage disposal service for inboard marine toilets? What other services do you provide? /.'InLake frontage feet / r>Number of acres in resort area XV Signature of OwnerMKL-O473-O38 5H0FET.AND MANAGEMENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY Phone 218-739-2271 Fergus Falls, Minn.56537 OPERATING PERMIT APPLICATION Lp\kP. 7“ D Alt-q/uJ fVlM. ^ f\PZL^RF^/J F~r -Sr-. . JVaJ /p_____________________________ Tele.Na.:££ZZZZiA—Name of Business Name of Owner Name of Operator Lake No./T?'? - Lake Name T'aFAiO /^Ai'^igOlass /?/~) Sec. Twp. / ? j Rg. »Vj? Twp. Name /O/O A TV? /l/, /Vy^.___________________________jA I'V/j.p«? . T ru f 7^/7 /-I Minn. Dept. Of Health License No. /OO K'l Location Seasonal M^y ^ J)j /{give months) Operation; Year-around No. of Sites:Cabins with water and sewage system _ Cabins without water and sewage system Recreational travel campsites with water and sewage system Recreational travel campsites without water and sewage system Mobile home sites with water and sewage system Mobile home sites without water and sewage system Yes No IQ.rBoat rental service ? Iive bait sales? Retail store? (groceries etc.) ^ Ice fishing access? ______ Do you have:No. of units liaDo you provide sewage disposal service for inboard marine toilets? What other services do you provide? i-f j J^D y /^AJ Lake frontage 12s.feet V./oNumber of acres in resort area \ Signature of OwnerMKL-Ou73-038 OTTER TAIL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUB OFFICE 222 2nd AVENUE S.E. PERHAM, MINNESOTA 56573 216-346-3175 MAIN OFFICE OTTER TAIL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FERGUS FALLS, MINNESOTA 56537 218-739-2271 February 1991 Licensed Recreational Campgrounds and ResortsTO: Uoug Johnson, R.S.FROM: New Construction Plan ReviewRE: Consultation with the Shoreland Management Office has resulted In the following policy concerning remodeling or new construction at a resort or recreational campgroundt SCfective February 1, l99l| prior to the Shoreland Management Office Issuing the required permit, you will need to provide them with a complete plan review form from the Health Department. (Copy Enclosed). The addition of permanent rooms and screened porches to recreational vehicles Is not consistent with the Otter Tall County Recreational Campground Ordinance, however this construction has been permitted by the Shoreland Management Office. This policy Interpretation error has resulted In recreational camping vehicles being altered to the extent that they no longer meet the definition of a recreational camping vehicle. (Copies Enclosed). The existing construction will be allowed to remain as is and will be evaluated by the County Health Department on an Individual basis during routine inspections. This Department will work with the campground owners In an effort to bring these structures Into compliance with current regulations. Such structures may need to be reclassified as a cabin instead of a recreational vehicle. The construction of permanent accessory structures on recreational ” camping sites will no longer be permitted. Any temporary accessory structure such as attached awnings, carports or Individual storage facilities and accessory structures on manufactured home sites must meet all set back requirements of the County Manufactured Home Park and Recreational Camping Area Ordinance. If you should have any questions regarding this matter please feel free to contact me at 218-739-2271, Ext. 290. cc: Wally Senyk cc: Shoreland Management Office