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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
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| 1.) Is the property zoned Shoreland? | Yes |
| 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: | Proposing: 1. Dormer on north facing roof of house. (20x16) 2. Step and eyebrow roof over entryway on west side of house. (5x6)) 3. Patio on south of house approx centered on patio door. . (11x21) |
Project Type
| Item 1 - Structure Type: | Residence Addition |
| Item 1 - Type of Construction: | Wood/Frame |
| Item 1 - Size: | 240 ft2 |
| Item 2- Structure Type (if applicable): | Deck/Patio |
| Item 2 - Type of Construction: | Wood/Frame |
| Item 2 - Size: | 30 ft2 |
| Item 3 - Structure Type (if applicable): | Deck/Patio |
| Item 3 - Type of Construction: | Wood/Frame |
| Item 3 - Size: | 231 ft2 |
Shoreland Data
| Setback distance from Ordinary High Water Level to the proposed construction? (closest point) | 56 Feet |
| Will the proposed structure(s) be less than 35 foot maximum height? | Yes |
| Are you constructing a walkout basement? | 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? | No |
| How many cubic yards of fill or excavation will be done on the property? | 1.5 CuYd |
| How close to the property line will any fill be placed or any excavation be done? | 10 Feet |
| What percent slope of the land currently exists on the project site? | 1 % slope |
| Select the erosion control methods that will be used throughout and after your project: (Check all that apply) |
Seeding and/or Mulching Tree Planting Rain Garden Other (explain below) |
| Other: | Native grasses lawn in front of patio |
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 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 |
Terms
All appropriate permit fees must be paid in full prior to review of the application.
Permit fees are non-refundable after a permit is approved.It shall be a violation of the Aitkin County Zoning Ordinance to commence construction before the permit application is approved by Aitkin County.
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.
Property lines need to be clearly marked or staked with visible flags, ribbon, or lathes prior to onsite inspection by Aitkin County.
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.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.
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.
I acknowledge that by submitting this application, the application and its attachments are public information.
Invoice #60115 (06/28/2024)
| Charge | Cost | Quantity | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| added 03/30/2024 10:16 AM $300 Flat Fee |
$300.00 | x 1 | $300.00 |
| added 06/28/2024 8:23 AM $100 Flat Fee |
$100.00 | x 1 | $100.00 |
| added 06/28/2024 8:23 AM $150 Flat Fee |
$150.00 | x 1 | $150.00 |
| Grand Total | |||
| Total | $550.00 | ||
| Payment 06/28/2024 | $550.00 | ||
| Due | $0.00 | ||
Approvals
| Approval | Signature |
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| Applicant | Greg E. Harms - 06/28/2024 8:25 AM cbfd743a8d8569df59dd7918788ac502 810f4b9a0610690be1c58f00c27dc59e |
| #1 Administrative Review | Henry Egland - 06/28/2024 9:21 AM 05f93ba6777810fb3d4eaa1e7c6a78c3 790021a174979814422ff4bcbc92734f |
| #2 Inspector Review | Henry Egland - 06/28/2024 10:00 AM e22f0a4758cc7dcc72156805b30b7dcb b10c3936f10427c1bf069f8238986aff |
| #3 Final Approval | Connor Plagge - 06/28/2024 11:30 AM c684658e860a3a8db1cde954a319e2bb 7bc2f40b442e1f1eff705467cc220a17 |
Public Notes
| Text: | Permit #48814 Approved for ATF 320 sq/ft & 30 sq/ft residence addition & 231 sq/ft patio. Conditions: Patio must be no higher than 6" above grade and brought down to 231 sq/ft by August 26, 2024, 2nd story deck must be removed by August 26, 2024, and shoreland performance standards must be implemented per variance #48073V by August 26, 2024 Failure to comply with the above conditions by August 26, 2024 will result in Aitkin County Planning & Zoning issuing a citation which includes a mandatory court appearance. |
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11-1-106400-file0001.pdfAdmin Checklist
| Date application was complete: | 04/04/2024 |
| 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? | No |
| 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? | Yes |
Inspector Checklist
| Zoning Inspector: | Henry Egland |
| Attach necessary inspection forms/photos: |
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| Notes: | 4-4-24 site inspection. Current patio does not meet patio requirements. 12" in height from lowest adjacent grade (needs to be 6" maximum), 6' from property line. Structure size is 11.5' x 37' (425.5 sq/ft). Survey shows lot width to be 118 feet which would allow this property to have a 236 sq/ft patio. The current structure exceeds that amount. With snow cover it could not be determined if the shoreland performance worksheet was implemented. 2nd floor deck still installed. 6/28/24 - Application resubmitted. patio is changed to meet the allowable patio size. Gave until 8/26/24 to remove 2nd story deck and implement the shoreland performance standards per the variance. Patio must also be compliant and be 6" or less above grade. |
| Was an onsite conducted for this application? | Yes |