Land Use Application Permit # 2024-0106, App. # App-2024-000646, UID # 210341
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

Enter Applicant Contact Information:
Name:
Jim Finken
Phone:
(320226 - 5944
Email Address:
finkenjc@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
64814
426th Pl.
Swatara MN 55785
Are you the Property Owner? Yes

Property 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)
55-1-03930064814 426TH PL
SWATARA MN 55785
52-27 UNORGSHOVEL LAKES:34 T:52 R:27FINKEN, JAMES G & KATHRYN MFINKEN, JAMES G & KATHRYN M

Project Checklist

1.) Is the property zoned Shoreland? No
3.) Are there any wetlands or lowlands on/near the project site? No
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)
Yes
6.) Are you applying to install a new septic system? No

Existing Septic Status

Do you have a Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Installation, Design for a new system, or does your project fall under Exemption A or B above? Yes

Project Description

Please describe your proposed project:
We are adding an addition of 637 sq. ft of living space and a 160 sq. ft. covered entry to our home.  We will be taking an existing bedroom and making it a pantry and adding a bedroom in the new addition.  The cabin will still be a two bedroom residence

Project Type

Item 1 - Structure Type: Residence Addition
Item 1 - Size: 796 ft2

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
Location of Well(s)
Location of Septic System(s)
Distance of Proposed Structures to Septic System(s)
Distance of Proposed Structures to Property Lines
Distance of Proposed Structures to Road Right-of-Way
Attach Site Plan:
Is the site staked and ready for inspection? Yes

Additional Info

Attachments: (e.g. blueprints, floor plan, compliance inspection, or other information)

Terms

Land Use/Septic Terms & Conditions
  • 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 #59770 (02/29/2024)

Charge Cost Quantity Total
Non-Taxable
added 02/29/2024 11:15 AM

$400 Flat Fee

$400.00 x 1 $400.00
Grand Total
Total $400.00
Payment 03/04/2024$400.00
Due$0.00
Action: Print  

Approvals

ApprovalSignatureOptions
ApplicantJim Finken - 03/13/2024 9:33 AM - witnessed by Connor Plagge
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#1 Adminstrative Approval GroupConnor Plagge - 03/13/2024 9:35 AM
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#2 Inspector GroupConnor Plagge - 03/14/2024 8:28 AM
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#3 Level Three Final ActionConnor Plagge - 03/14/2024 9:53 AM
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Application has been approved. All signatures have been obtained.
Text:
Permit #48491

Approved for a 796 sq ft 	Residence Addition
File(s):
Text:
File(s):
    Date application was complete: 03/13/2024
    Review started by: Connor Plagge
    Zoning District of project location: Farm Residential
    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? Yes
    Septic Drainfield setback appears to be met with/without an engineer's report? Yes
    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? Redevelopment
    Is this After-The-Fact? No
    Zoning Inspector:
    SSTS Type:
    SSTS Design:
    New or Replacement SSTS:
    GPD:
    # of bedrooms:
    Does this system require an Operating Permit?
    Operating Permit #:
    Does this system belong to an other establishment?
    Is this a Cluster System?
    Attachments:
      Zoning Inspector: Connor Plagge
      Attach necessary inspection forms/photos:
      Notes:
      All setbacks are met.
      Was an onsite conducted for this application? Yes
      Self Install?
      Installer Name:
      None
      New Tanks:
      Existing Tanks:
      Date of Final Inspection:
      Attach Final Certificate of Installation:
        Low Interest Loan or SSTS Grant project?
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