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App. Status: DeniedAitkin 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
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| 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: | 40 x 60 Detached Garage |
Project Type
| Item 1 - Structure Type: | Accessory Building |
| Item 1 - Size: | 2400 ft2 |
Shoreland Data
| Setback distance from Ordinary High Water Level to the proposed construction? (closest point) | 500 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? | No |
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): |
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| How many cubic yards of fill or excavation will be done on the property? | 3 CuYd |
| How close to the property line will any fill be placed or any excavation be done? | 20 Feet |
| What percent slope of the land currently exists on the project site? | 10 % slope |
| Select the erosion control methods that will be used throughout and after your project: (Check all that apply) |
Silt Fence |
garage_overhead.pdfSite 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 Location of Well(s) Location of Septic System(s) Distance of Proposed Structures to OHWL (closest point) Distance of Proposed Structures to Septic System(s) Distance of Proposed Structures to Property Lines Distance of Proposed Structures to Road Right-of-Way Distance of Proposed Structures to Alley or Boulevard Distance of Proposed Structure to Top of Bluff |
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| Is the site staked and ready for inspection? | Yes |
Additional Info
| Additional info: (optional) |
Bathroom shown is future. The site was cleared two years ago and there was class 5 put down for parking. |
| Attachments: (e.g. blueprints, floor plan, compliance inspection, or other information) |
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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 is 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 #59658 (02/19/2024)
| Charge | Cost | Quantity | Total |
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| added 02/19/2024 9:51 AM $300 Flat Fee |
$300.00 | x 1 | $300.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| Total | $300.00 | ||
| Payment 02/19/2024 | $300.00 | ||
| Due | $0.00 | ||
Approvals
| Approval | Signature |
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| Applicant | |
| #1 Administrative Review | |
| #2 Inspector Review | |
| #3 Final Approval |
Public Notes
| Text: | Returned to Applicant due to not meeting ROW setback. Applicant plans on applying for variance! 3/1/24 BA Variance denied |
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Admin Checklist
| Date application was complete: | 02/19/2024 |
| Review started by: | Brock Anderson |
| Zoning District of project location: | Shoreland |
| Required OWHL setback distance: | |
| "Other" OHWL setback distance is: | |
| Project located in the floodplain? | |
| 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? | Yes |
| 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: | |
| Attach necessary inspection forms/photos: | |
| Notes: | |
| Was an onsite conducted for this application? |