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App. Status: ApprovedAitkin 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
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Are you the Property Owner? | Yes |
Property Location
Property Location: |
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Enter directions to the property (if no property address assigned): | Head east on 2nd St NW toward 1st Ave NW 0.7 mi Continue onto US-169 N 7.4 mi Turn right onto MN-210 E 6.6 mi Turn left onto Nature Ave 2.2 mi Turn left onto 430th St Destination will be on the left |
Project Checklist
1.) Is the property zoned Shoreland? | Yes |
3.) Are there any wetlands or lowlands on/near the project site? | Yes |
4.) Will the structure(s) be used for commercial purposes? | No |
5.) Is there an existing septic system on the property? (Outhouse/Privies are also considered septic systems) |
No |
6.) Are you applying to install a new septic system? | No |
Project Description
Please describe your proposed project: | We are proposing to construct a 36' by 72' building on our property to serve as an accessory structure. We currently have a cabin on Wilkins Lake 3 lots away but lack sufficient storage for boats, ATV, lawn mowers, RV, and miscellaneous possessions. Like many other lot owners, we are seeking an off-site location where we can safely store our belongings. No septic system will be installed |
Project Type
Item 1 - Structure Type: | Accessory Building |
Item 1 - Size: | 2592 ft2 |
Shoreland Data
Setback distance from Ordinary High Water Level to the proposed construction? (closest point) | 450 Feet |
Will the proposed structure(s) be less than 35 foot maximum height? | Yes |
Are you constructing a walkout basement? | No |
If you are building an accessory structure, will there will be a loft or second story? | Yes |
Natural Landscape Protection Plan
Will there be any vegetation removal, earth moving, or fill placed in the Shore Impact Zone, Bluff Impact Zone or on a Steep Slope? | Yes |
(If yes, please attach plan): | |
How many cubic yards of fill or excavation will be done on the property? | 200 CuYd |
How close to the property line will any fill be placed or any excavation be done? | 30 Feet |
What percent slope of the land currently exists on the project site? | 0 % slope |
Select the erosion control methods that will be used throughout and after your project: (Check all that apply) |
Silt Fence Seeding and/or Mulching |
Site Plan
Please include all applicable items from the checklist on your site plan. See example site plan below: | All Existing Structures & Dimensions All Proposed Structures & Dimensions Location of Driveways & Access Roads Distance of Proposed Structures to OHWL (closest point) Distance of Proposed Structures to Property Lines Distance of Proposed Structures to Road Right-of-Way Distance of Proposed Structures to Alley or Boulevard |
Attach Site Plan: | |
Is the site staked and ready for inspection? | Yes |
Additional Info
Additional info: (optional) |
We have been having conversations with Henry Egland and working with Mitch Brinks one of the suggested Wetland Delineation specialists in the area to come up with this plan for an accessory building. |
Terms
All appropriate permit fees must be paid in full prior to any necessary review(s) of application.
It shall be a violation of the Aitkin County Zoning Ordinance to commence construction before the permit application is approved by Aitkin County.
The septic installer shall notify Aitkin County Environmental Services a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours before the covering of any portion of the septic installation. Changes from the approved septic design will require approval by the County prior to construction.
Zoning permits and Subsurface Sewage Treatment System permits are valid for one (1) year (unless the sewage permit is to upgrade an Imminent Threat to Public Health or Safety system, which is then valid for ten (10) months).
All corners of the proposed structure(s) need to be staked with visible flags, ribbon, or lathes prior to onsite inspection by Aitkin County.
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.
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.
Permit fees are non-refundable after a permit has been approved.
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.
Applicants acknowledge that they are in compliance with MN Statute 326.121 subd 1 which states "The State Building Code is the standard that applies statewide for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, use of buildings and other structures of the type governed by the code."
Applicants acknowledge that they are in compliance with MN Contractor Licensing laws per MN Statute 326B.85.
Applicants are responsible for getting all applicable entrance permits from the appropriate road authority.
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.
I acknowledge that by submitting this application, the application and its attachments are public information.
Invoice #57956 (06/29/2023)
Charge | Cost | Quantity | Total |
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added 06/29/2023 4:27 PM $300 Flat Fee |
$300.00 | x 1 | $300.00 |
Grand Total | |||
Total | $300.00 | ||
Payment 07/05/2023 | $300.00 | ||
Due | $0.00 |
Approvals
Approval | Signature |
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Applicant | Todd Erickson - 06/29/2023 4:29 PM c421e5969e95d33ceb3dbd1a272995c5 879b3d1ce162a08bb7bd1fd2f046bd16 |
#1 Adminstrative Approval Group | Henry Egland - 07/05/2023 11:00 AM fbd6d862c02f2f79717019b3163c3d80 794ceebc35b244d6f0330813910bf387 |
#2 Inspector Group | Henry Egland - 07/05/2023 11:19 AM fd0a11c85c0714eeca96b58ee6c32186 497d804508b07dba7a3f3cf048425995 |
#3 Level Three Final Action | Connor Plagge - 07/05/2023 12:28 PM 971f353568533db6554833aa30dbfca6 06a80027bb67cfb55ab3f83f9cc0124b |
Public Notes
Text: | Permit #47940 Approved for 36'x72' Accessory Structure. Not for commercial use. Not for human habitation. *Must not impact more than 1000 sq/ft of wetlands without going through wetland replacement* Landowner statement and contractor responsibility form must be signed and returned prior to work being conducted within the wetland areas. (form attached) |
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Admin Checklist
Date application was complete: | 07/05/2023 |
Review started by: | Henry Egland |
Zoning District of project location: | Shoreland |
Required OWHL setback distance: | |
"Other" OHWL setback distance is: | |
Project located in the floodplain? | No |
Base Flood Elevation: | |
Lowest Floor Elevation: | |
Is an after construction elevation certificate required? | |
Property line setbacks appear to be met? | Yes |
Road R-O-W setbacks appear to be met? | Yes |
Bluff setbacks appear to be met? | N/A |
Septic Tank setback appears to be met with/without an engineer's report? | N/A |
Septic Drainfield setback appears to be met with/without an engineer's report? | N/A |
Is the parcel a Lot of Record before 1-21-92 or have alternate sites been identified? | No |
Is this New Construction on a previously undeveloped lot or Redevelopment added to a developed lot? | New Construction |
Is this After-The-Fact? | No |
Inspector Checklist
Zoning Inspector: | Henry Egland |
Attach necessary inspection forms/photos: | |
Notes: | All setback are met. Must only utilize the 1000 sq/ft wetland fill exemption. |
Was an onsite conducted for this application? | Yes |