Vegetation Alteration Permit # 47144, App. # App-2022-009232, UID # 205805
App. Status: Approved
Aitkin County Planning & Zoning / Environmental Services
307 Second St. NW Room 219
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: 218-927-7342
Fax: 218-927-4372
Email: aitkinpz@aitkincountymn.gov
 

Contact Information

Are you the Property Owner? Yes
If we have questions on the application who should we contact?
Name:
Jason Preusser
Phone:
(612237 - 2600
Email Address:
jpreusser@morcon.com
Mailing Address:
44458 334th Ln
Aitkin MN 56431

Project Location

Property Location:
Property LocationLegal DescriptionProperty AttributesOwner InformationTax Payer Information
Parcel NumberProperty AddressTownship or City NameLegal DescriptionPlat NameSection-Township-RangeLake ClassLake NameOwner Name(s)Taxpayer Name(s)
07-0-009003FARM ISLAND TWPS:5 T:46 R:27RDCEDAR LAKE (AITKIN/FI TWPS)PREUSSER, JASON & MELISSAPREUSSER, JASON & MELISSA
Driving directions to the property from Aitkin:
Head west on Hwy 210 from Aitkin.
Head south on Pioneer Ave
Head west on 334th Ln until reaching the driveway.

Project Description

Please describe your proposed project.:
I am proposing to remove about 50 smaller diameter trees to obtain a clearer view of the lake from the cabin.  Most of the trees are 4" and less.

Vegetation Removal

Number of Trees to be removed: 50
Number of Shrubs to be removed: 0

Type of Clearing

Please select all that apply:
Hand Clearing
Please explain:
Chainsaw will be used to cut tress that cant be removed with a pruning tool.

Required Attachments

Attach a copy of your plan drawing(s):
Attach photo(s) of the area to be altered as it exists today:

Additional Info

Additional Info (optional):
The property also has an adjacent parcel that is protect by a land trust.  No trees/vegetation will be removed from the land trusted property.

I would like to be present during the site investigation if possible.

Terms

General Terms Zoning Permits
  • Defining and staking the property lines, road right-of-ways, septic sites, and wells are the responsibility of the property owner. In some cases, a registered survey may be required to verify setbacks before granting a permit.

  • To ensure that earth moving and vegetation removal is within ordinance guidelines, and to ensure activity on your property does not negatively impact the lake or other properties, you may be required to provide additional drawings of your site plan.

  • I acknowledge that by submitting this application, the application and its attachments are public information.

Land Use/Septic General Terms
  • If property lines are not clearly marked and visible, then they need to be staked with visible flags, ribbon, or lathes prior to onsite inspection by Aitkin County.

  • It shall be a violation of the Aitkin County Zoning Ordinance to commence construction before the permit application is approved by Aitkin County.

  • The landowner or authorized agent may make application for a zoning permit agreeing to do such work in accordance with all Aitkin County Ordinances. The landowner or authorized agent agrees that the application, site plan, and all other attachments submitted herewith are true and accurate and shall become a part of the permit. The landowner or authorized agent agrees that, in making application for a zoning permit, the landowner grants permission to Aitkin County, at reasonable times, to enter the property to determine compliance of the application with applicable Local, County or State Ordinances or Statutes. It is the applicants sole responsibility to contact other Local, County or State agencies to ensure the applicant has complied with all relevant Local, County or State Ordinances or Statutes.

  • After a complete application is submitted and reviewed, an on-site inspection may be conducted; a permit may be issued describing the proposed construction that may take place on the property. Changes to a project may require a permit application to be resubmitted.

  • Applicants are responsible for getting all applicable entrance permits from the appropriate road authority.

Approvals

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ApplicantJason J. Preusser - 07/19/2022 2:59 PM
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#1 Adminstrative Approval GroupHenry Egland - 07/21/2022 9:32 AM
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#2 Inspector GroupHenry Egland - 07/22/2022 10:33 AM
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#3 Level Three Final ActionSarah McMillan - 07/22/2022 11:04 AM
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Application has been approved. All signatures have been obtained.
Text:
Permit #47144
Approved for vegetation alteration.

Removal of 1/3 of the trees greater than 5" in diameter and 1/3 of the trees less than 5" in diameter in a non-contiguous pattern to maintain screening and shading of the shoreline.
File(s):
Text:
File(s):
    Date application was complete: 07/19/2022
    This review has been started by: Henry Egland
    Is the parcel a Lot of Record before 1-21-92 or have alternate sites been identified? Yes
    Zoning District of project location: Shoreland
    Is this an After-The-Fact application? No
    Zoning Inspector: Henry Egland
    Attach any necessary inspection forms:
      Was an onsite conducted for this application? Yes
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