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Date: October 2, 1995
Attention: Don Rye
Planning Director
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Road
Prior Lake, MN. 55372-1714
Subject: Tim Becker's Lot 19, Twin Isles, Prior Lake
Dear Mr. Rye,
Per your request, I am writing this letter as a follow up to our telephone
conversation (Monday, October 2, 1995 at 4:15 p.m.) to document our
discussion regarding the requirement for securing parking space for 2
vehicles prior to building on my lot 19 of Twin Isles on Prior Lake.
I have made several attempts to secure an easement with local commercial
establishments on Prior Lake and have been unable to secure an easement
for the required 2 parking spaces. The establishments I contacted told me
that the City of Prior Lake zoning regulations will not allow for over night
parking. Per our discussion, I agreed to the stipulation that I will not build
on my property until I secure the required 2 parking spaces.
You said that my case will be added to the agenda for the planning
commission meeting to be held on Monday, October 16, 1995. I will present
my plans to the commission and request the required variances so I may
prooood ...vith building on lot 19 of Twin Ide" on Prior L :::lie",
Sincerely,
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Any uses which are not Permitted or Conditional Uses as regulated by the
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A. The following standards shall apply to all shorelands of the protected waters listed in
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DESCRIPTION:
Lot 19, "TWIN ISLES", Scott County, Minnesota. Also showing all visible
improvements and encroachments on to and off from said property if any.
NOTES'
Benchmark Elevation 910.00 spike in a 5" ash tree as shown on the
survey drawing.
909.6 Denotes existing grade elevation
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( 9/3.3 ) Denotes proposed finish grades
Gross lot area per plat = 4,433 sq. ft.
Net lot area above elevation 904 = 3,499 sq. ft.
NET AREA OF CABIN : 776 SO FT.
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Date: August 28, 1994
Attention: Blair Tremere
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota Street S. E.
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
Dear Mr. Tremere,
I have enclosed information for my lot 19 located on Twin Isles of Prior Lake. Please review this
information and I will contact you by Wednesday, September 1 to discuss the variances that I need to
proceed with building my seasonal home. I have used 2 days of vacation between meetings with Horst
Graser and getting a survey that was requested by Horst and Gary Staber. It is my goal to present my
plans to you and also present at the September Prior Lake planning and variance committee meeting for
their approval.
I have made a significant investment into my lot so I can build my seasonal home.
I have owned this lot since April 1985 and have paid taxes to the City of Prior Lake for nine years. The
property is classified as "seasonal home lot" on my tax statement. My taxes include costs for School
District 719, county taxes, city or town taxes, Transit District, and special assessments. ?
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The lots on Twin Isles were plotted as lots of record in 1928 and the standard lot size on the Island is 50
foot wide lot. I have enclosed some information that describes some of the properties that are adjacent to
my lot. As you can see from reviewing this information, my proposed plan reflects building a home that
will conform to the setbacks that have been accepted for the other homes build on the Island.
As you can see by the attached survey, I am fortunate that:
1.) No home will be built on the west lot #18. ( Owned by lot #17)
2.) The home located on lot 20 is located over 40 feet from my proposed home.
3.) The home located to the rear of my home will be over 40 feet away.
My home will look very nice and still allow for plenty of space between structures. Many cabins on the
Island were built within 20 feet of one another on the Island and do not conform to the current setback
requirements.
Gary Staber requested that I obtain a perk test for the drain field. I would like to submit my plan for
approval and get the perk test after the plan is approved. The final approval of the plan could be
contingent on the results of the perk test to be submitted later.
I appreciate your time and consideration and I will contact you soon. I can be contacted at (715) 839-2696
at work or (715) 832-3988 at home.
Sincerely,
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Timothy Becker
Mr. Timothy Becker
6919 North Shore Drive
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703
July 14, 1995
RE: Your lot, Lot 19, Twin Isles, Scott County, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Becker:
I am writing on behalf ofMr. Don Rye in response to your letter of July 5, 1995, and the
attached Amended Judgment and Decree. Mr. Rye asked me to review this file and
decree in detail to determine whether the decree creates an entitlement to parking spaces
that would meet the requirements of the Twin Island Development Guide.
I have concluded that the decree does not create an entitlement to 2 parking spaces which
would meet the requirements of Twin Islands Development Guideline 3, which states;
"A lease for two on land parking spaces shall accompany all building permits."
The decree does not meet "the letter" of Resolution 78-22/Guideline 3 in that it is not a
lease for parking. The next question to be answered then is whether the decree creates the
legal equivalent of a lease for two parking spaces.
It does not grant such a right to parking which meets the development standard. In the
decree the Court required that the strip be conveyed to Property Owners of Inguadona,
Inc., with the reservations contained in Title No. 1128. Specifically, that Certificate
reserves "(a)...the right of peaceful passage over and across the subject lakeshore tract...".
Reservation (b) excludes "...motor vehicular traffic over and across said lake shore except
on the approach on the North end ofthe driveway...and at the West approach ofthe
driveway...". That reservation goes on to talk about enjoyment ofthe abutting lots ofthe
lakeshore. The language of these reservations indicates only a right of passage by the
property owners of Twin Isles. Right of passage is indicative of rights of access, which
are not generally understood to include parking/vehicle storage rights.
Moreover, since both the Certificate containing the reservations and the Amended
Judgment pre-date the Council's actions in Resolution 78-22, Mr. Becker's argument
suggests that the Council adopted the Resolution in contravention of both. This seems
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
very unlikely. The more likely explanation is that neither the reservations or lawsuit were
about the right to park vehicles, but rather about the right to access across the lakeshore.
Thus, you would still need to submit evidence of a valid lease or agreement for 2 parking
spaces before the application can be deemed complete. I would also reiterate, as Mr. Rye
did in his letter of May 8, 1995, that because your request involves a single lot that is far
below minimum standards for lots in the shoreland district (including those related to
septic systems), it is unlikely to receive a favorable staff recommendation. That
notwithstanding, you do of course have the right to pursue the request.
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this letter.
Very truly yours,
4 4;;..uL ~L
R. Michael Leek
Associate Planner
cc. File 8J9509
Don Rye, Planning Director
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Date: July 5, 1995
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Attention: Don Rye
Planning Director
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Road
Prior Lake, MN. 55372-1714
Subject: Tim Becker's Lot 19, Twin Isles, Prior Lake
Dear Mr. Rye,
In response to your letter dated May 8, 1995, I will provide all information
that is required so I may proceed with the application to build on my lot #19
on Twin Isles of Prior Lake. In your letter, you stated that the one item
lacking in my file is a signed lease which provides for off-street parking on
mainland property.
I have attached documentation for the off-street parking on mainland
property that is a recorded decree in Scott County for the property owners of
Twin Isles. This document is a recorded easement that allows Twin Isles
property owners the use of lot #3 located on Beach Circle of Inguadona
Beach of Prior Lake. Please review page # 2 of the document and under
Section II, item (a.)" That the Property Owners of Inguanda, Inc.
perpetually grant to the property owners of Twin Isles, the right of
peaceful passage over and across the subject lakeshore tract described
herein."
Please review this document and contact me if you need more information in
order for me to proceed with my plans for lot 19, Twin Isles, Prior Lake. I
would like to be included on the agenda for the next meeting that will review
the variances for my property.
Sincerely,
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Timothy Becker
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Date: July 5, 1995
Attention: Don Rye
Planning Director
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Road
Prior Lake, MN. 55372-1714
Subject: Tim Becker's Lot 19, Twin Isles, Prior Lake
Dear Mr. Rye,
Enclosed, please find the list of property owners lying within 100 feet of my
lot 19, Twin Isles, Scott County, Minnesota.
This title search was completed by Old Republic, National Title Insurance
Company.
Horace Graser requested the list of property within 100 feet of my lot as a
requirement for my variance application. You may already have this
document in my file.
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Donald Rye
Planning Director
City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue
Prior Lake, MN. 55372-1714
May 8, 1995
Mr. Tim Becker
6919 North Shore Drive
Eau Claire, WI. 54703
Dear Mr. Becker:
Following our conversation last week, I have further reviewed the situation concerning
your property on Lot 19, Twin Isles. It appears that one item is still lacking which must
be provided before we can process the variance application and that is a signed lease
which provides you with the right to park 2 vehicles off-street on mainland property. I did
not see such a document in your file. If I missed it, please send another copy.
Even with the parking lease, I believe that your odds of receiving a favorable staff
recommendation are slim. The two variances which were granted in recent years both
involved properties which combined two or more lots, thereby satisfying the lot area
standard. Your request involves a single lot which is far below the minimum standards
for lots in the shoreland district.
You do, of course, have the right to pursue an application for the variances which have
been identified. If this is your wish, please let me know. In addition, we will require a
copy of the parking lease referred to above.
Pleaser let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely, '
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Donald Rye
Planning Director
16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
March 14, 1995
Timothy Becker
20 18th Ave. North
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Mr. Becker,
Enclosed is the information we discussed.
days. to go ITer this information.
a::y, / .
Don Ryek ~
P1annin:/~tor
City of Prior Lake
I will be calling you in a few
Enclosure
16200 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Dear Mr. Becker,
I have your August 28, 1994, letter and I've had an opportunity to review file materials
consisting of the information you have shared with the City regarding your desire to
build a seasonal home on Lot 19, Twin Isles. I am returning to you the application
information you submitted to the City in June for two reasons. First, the application did
not include all the required information (see front page of the form). For example, the
names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the property were not submitted. I am also returning it to you because $ince June, you
have submitted a sUNey/plot plan that shows a building design and configuration that is
different than the one on the sUNey/plot plan submitted in June.
Also enclosed is an information sheet entitled "Twin Island Development Guide", which
is dated June, 1994. This is to help you provide us with a current submittal based upon
what you actually hope to accomplish. You should carefully evaluate the standards that
apply and use the check list that is on the second page (it appears that you may have
used an earlier version of that check list last spring).
I draw your attention to the third paragraph on page one of the guide sheet which
discusses the minimum lot size. One reason you have had some difficulty in designing
a structure for this lot is you are dealing with an extremely small piece of land even in
relation to the other sites on the island, and particularly in relation to those that have
had some variance considerations in the last 5 - 6 years. Your parcel is 39,127 feet less
than the 1 acre standard required by the shoreland district regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance (which are based upon State Standards); and your parcel is 11,567 square
feet less than the 15,000 square foot minimum the City established in 1978 as part of
the recognition that there were substandard lots on this island. It is not clear whether.
you've attempted to obtain another lot that could be combined with yours, thereby
addressing the area standard listed in the guide.
Our research indicates that two recent variances on the island have involved properties
that did include two or more adjacent parcels that were combined, thereby addressing
this area standard.
You also should have the percolation test completed for your on-site waste water
system. This is important because that data will help you determine where the drainfield
can be located; it is subject to certain setback requirements and until you have the
percolation data, you do not know precisely where the drainfield can go. It is not
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
appropriate to speculate where you mayor may not need setback variances from the
drainfield. Finally, City records show that there have been no special assessments on
this property for City related infrastructure improvements such as sewer, water, or
streets. You indicated in your letter that your taxes have included special assessments.
I recommend that you thoroughly consider your proposal and situation including the
significant number of variances generated by the desire to put a certain structure on this
single substandard parcel. As a rule, you should strive to minimize the degree and
number of variances; clearly the City recognizes that there are situations such as this
where some variance action probably will be needed to allow reasonable use of
property. In your case, so far, one of the basic criteria has not been met, namely the
area guideline the City has considered when the normal shoreline district minimum of 1
acre is not feasible.
Once you have specifically identified the variances you need, it is also important that the
application materials be complete. It appears to me that you understand that, but it is
also important that the materials be accurate and current.
Thank you for your letter. Please call me if I can be of further assistance.
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
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Attention: Horat Graser
Fax Number: (612) 447-4245
Number of pages to follows 'J. paaes
From: ~ Becker
Phone: J71S) S39-2696
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Horst,
I would like to be included on the agenda for the next
planning meeting.
I would like to review my plans with you prior my final
submittal. Please review the attached information and I will
try to call you to discuss my plans and get input from you.
See page 9 of this information to see how I set structure on
lot. I am fortunate that there is no structure to the west
on lot 18 and the home on lot 20 is over 35 feet from the
east lot line. The home on lot 17 is over 28 feet from the
placement of my home. I think that this setting could work
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Property CWner: ~~ .
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Type of CWnership: Fee Contract ~
Consultant/Contractor:
Hane Phone: 935-7309
WOrk Phone: -nS- 63 q- Z,.(;'T,b
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WOrk Phone: Se--e.
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Has the applicant pre'liously sought to plat, rezone, obtain. a variance or conditional
use permit on the subject site or any part of it'? Yes}( N)
What was requested: .
When: Disposition:
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(A)Completed application fonn. (B)Filing fee. (C)Property SUrvey indicating the
prO};:Osed developnent in relation to property lines and/or ordinary-high-water mark;
prO};:Osed building elevations and drainage plan. (D)Certified from abstract finn,
names and addresses of property owners within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of
the subject property. (E)Complete legal description & Property Identification NUmber
(pm). (F)Deed restrictions or private covenants, if applicable. (G)A parcel map
at l"-20'-50' shOW'in9: The site developnent plan, buildings: parking, loading,
access, surface drainage, landscaping and utility service.
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE ACCEPrED AND REVIEWED BY THE PIJ\NNIN:; a:MMISSION.
To the best of my knowledge the information presented on this fonn is correct. In
addition, Ibaveread Section 7.6 of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance which specifies
requirenents for variance procedures. I agree to prOvide information. arid . 'follow the
procedures as outlined in the Ordinance. t-I.
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TEIS SPACE IS ro BE FILLED OT.iT BY THE PI.,ANNIN:; DIRECTOR
DATE OF EFARIN;
DATE OF EEARI}t;
PLANNING QJMMISSION
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Lot 19, "TWIN ISLES", Scott County, Minnesota. Also showing all visible
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NOTES'
Benchmark Elevation 910.00 spike in a 5" ash tree as shown on the
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Gross lot area per plat = 4,433 sq. ft.
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Date: June 13, 1994
Attention: Horst Graser
City of Prior Lake
4629 Dakota St. S.E.
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
Dear Mr. Graser,
I have enclosed the application for variance, filing fee,
certified property survey, and a site development plan for my
lot 19, Twin Isles on Prior Lake.
I have enclosed the names of property owners adjacent to my
lot. Minnesota Title to obtain the names of the property
owners within 100 feet of the subject site.
The complete leqal description of this property is: Lot ~
Twin Isles, Scott County, Minnesota.
The Property Identification Number is: Tax ID ! 36344 and the
Parcel! 25-100013-1.
I have also included additional information such as the floor
plan and a sketch of the type of seasonal home I would like
to build.
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Variance Request for Lot 19, Twin Isles, Prior Lake
1. Variance is requested for the actual lot size. Lot size is
less than 1 acre. Please see certified survey for lot
size.
2. Variance is requested for the lot width. Lot width is - 50
feet wide as per the 1925 subdivision lot of record and as
shown on enclosed certified survey.
3. varr,;rice is requested for the grey water system setback
to tie 60 feet instead of 75 feet from the 904 contour and
the septic tank to be 5 feet from home and rear yard
setback instead of 10 feet.
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4. Vari~nce is requested for the drain field to be 10 feet
instead of 20 feet from structure and potable water piping
from Island well.
5. var~ce is requested for a side yard setback of 5 feet on
the east lot line and 8 feet on the west instead of 10
feet.
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6. Var~ence is requested for the front yard setback to be
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less than 25 feet. Request a 8 foot setback from the
southwest corner.
7. Vari~ce is requested for less than a 100' lakeshore
setback to the home. Request a 30 foot setback from
lakeshore to home and a 22 foot setback from lakeshore to
deck.
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TWIN ISLAND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE CHECKLIST:
0~ 1. .certified surve~ of the subject site and
building pad w~th elevations and all
measurements indicated.
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1 Acre minimum lot size (43,560 square feet).
125' minimum lot width measured at the 904 contour.
150' minimum lot width at front setback
25 feet from the front property line).
line
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100' lakeshore setback measured from the 904 contour.
25' front yard setback measured from the front
line.
property
75' gray water system setback from 904 contour.
10' side yard setbacks measured from property lines.
30% maximum impervious surface lot coverage.
including
elevation
o~ 11. Signed lease agreement for 2, mainland, off street
parking spaces.
C/ tL:. 12. septic system shall be incinerator or sel'f enclosed type
of system.
o \L. 13. Water supply must meet Minnesota Department of Health
standards for water quality.
O~ 14. Vegetation removal and restoration plan must be approved
by the Director of Planning prior to construction. No
clear cutting of vegetation is permitted.
.olL 15. Applicant must provide proof of
Twin Island, at the time
application.
residenc~, other than
of bu~lding permit
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June, 1994
This guide is assembled to assist those individuals considering building on Twin Island in Prior Lake.
There are several unique limitations and regulations that apply to development of Twin Island. The island
was subdivided into small lots in 1925. than annexed to the City of Prior Lake in 1973. A majority of the
cabins on the island were built prior to annexation to the City, therefore many structures do not meet
current City of Prior Lake Zoning standards. The City does not have survey infonnation for must of the
lots therefore, any application for variance or building pem1it must be aCl:ompanied by a lut survey
certified by a registered land surveyor. New development. additions or other alterations [0 the lots such as
grading and vegetation removal. must be done in compliance with Prior Lake City Code regulations.
Twin Island is zoned R- 1. urban Residential however, there are no municipal sewer and water utilities
available to the island. The City does not have watercraft to provide police patrol and tire and emergency
services are limited. The Scott County Sheriffs Patrol currently has jurisdiction for law enforcement on
Prior Lake. Due to these factors, the City Council of Prior Lake determined that seasonal structures
would be permitted on the island but not year round residences. An application for building permit or
variance must include a signed lease arrangement that indicates that the owner has two, on land, parking
spaces for vehicles. Parking vehicles on public streets. while occupying a seasonal structure on the
island, is not permitted. In addition. the owner is required to provide proof of residency. at some location
other than Twin Island. at the time of building pem1it application.
The minimum lot size for Twin Island is I acre or 43,560 square feel. In no l:ase will a variance or
building permit be considered if the lot size is less than 15.000 square kct ur two \:Omiguuu~ lUb.
whichever is lesser. (Resolution 78-22). The lowest tIoor elevation of the structure, including basement
and crawl space must be at elevation 909.3 or above. The grade elevation 15' beyond the outer limits of
the structure must be 909.3 or above.
The required lot width, measured at the 904 contour (ordinary high-warer-mark tor Prior Lake) is 125
feet. The required lot width at the front setback line (measured 25 feet back from the front propeny line)
is 150 feet. The required structure sctback from thc 904 contour is 100 reCl. The required side yard
setbacks are 10 feet measured from each side lot line. The required gray water system setback from the
904 contour is 75 teet. Total impervious surface of buildings, porches. driveways ctc.... is limited to 30'j(
of the lot area.
In addition. a self enclosed. incinerator type toilet system is re4uired. The strul:ture shall have a water
supply which meets Minnesoca Department of Health standards tor water quality. In addition. the dear
cutting of natural vegetation is prohibited. Natural vegetation shall be restored insofar as feasible
immediately after any construction project is completed to retard surface runoff and soil erosion. The
City Planner shall approve a restoration plan prior to any removal 'of natural vegetation for any
construction project. The objective is to retain natural vegetation in tact. to screen seasonal structures and
other buildings on site.
An applicant who proposes to build a structure on Twin Island. must dcmonslrJtc thaI the proposed
structure can meet the atorementioned criteria. In the evcnt that sctbacks. lot area or lot width l:anmn be
met, an application for variance musl be submiltcej to the Prior Lake Planning Commission t()r
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consideration. The lots on Twin Island are of record and are eligible for a building permit. However, due
to the small lot sizes, most individuals interested in constructing a seasonal cabin will need to follow the
variance process prior to application for a building permit. The application process for variance is
reviewed by the City of Prior Lake and Department of Natural Resources. Application forms are
available form the Prior Lake Planning Department. The process takes approximately three to six weeks
from the time that a complete application is received by the Planning Department to the time that the
actual building permit is issued.
Variance approval is valid for only one year and the standards outlined in this guide are subject to change
and amendment by the City of Prior Lake. Anyone who desires to build on Twin Island should verify the
current zoning standards prior to initiating the variance or building permit process. In addition, if the
structure is not built within the one year time frame, the variance would expire and it would be necessary
to reapply at some future date. As previously stated, the lots on Twin Island are of record and subject to a
building permit. However, the type of building and its location are subject to review by the Prior Lake
Planning Commission and Department of Natural Resources.
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TWIN ISLAND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE CHECKLIST:
Certified survey of the subject site and proposed building pad with elevations and all
pertinent measurements indicated.
1 Acre minimum lot size (43,560 square feet).
125' minimum lot width measured at the 904 contour.
150' minimum lot width at front setback line (measured 25 feet from the front property
line).
100' lake shore setback measured from the 904 contour.
25' front yard setback measured from the front property line.
75' gray water system setback from 904 contour.
10' side yard setbacks measured from property lines.
.30% maximum.impervious.surface lot coverage.
909.3 elevation, lowest floor elevation including basement and crawl spaces and
minimum grade elevation 15' beyond the outer limits of the structure.
Signed lease agreement for 2, mainland, off street parking spaces.
Septic System shall be incinerator or self enclosed type of system.
Water supply must meet Minnesota Department of Health standards for water quality.
Vegetation removal and restoration plan must be approved by the Director of Planning
prior to construction. No clear cutting of vegetation is permitted.
Applicant must provide proof of residency, other than Twin Island, at the time of building
permit application.
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Date: June 13, 1994
Attention: Horst Graser
City of Prior Lake
462~Dakota St. S.E.
Prior Lake, MN. 55372
Dear Mr. Graser,
I have enclosed exhibits A-E showing the size and setbacks of
structures located adjacent or nearby my lot.
I am fortunate that I can construct a nice home that will be
41 feet from the adjacent home located on lot 20. There is
no home on the lot #18 which is located on the west side of
my lot.
There are several homes on the Island that do not meet the
current setback requirements and I believe that I have a very
good plan to best utilize my lot 19 even though some
variences are required.
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This structure has a total of 384 square feet. The outer
dimensions is 24'-0" by 16'-0" deep.
The structure has a 14 foot setback from the lake.
I believe this structure is on lot 59.
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This structure is on lot 17 which is adjacent to my lot 19.
This structure has a total of approximately 816 square feet.
The outer dimensions is 31'-0" by 18'-0" with an additional
10'-0" by 24'-0".
The structure has a 36 foot setback from the lake.
The Northeast corner of the structure appears to be on the
lot line.
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This structure has a total of approximately 600 square feet.
The outer dimensions is appproximately 30'-0" by 20'-0".
The structure has a 24 foot setback from the lake.
I believe that this cabin is located around lot 7(?)
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This structure on lots 17 and 18 are about 24 feet apart.
The structure on lot 18 has about 640 square feet. The outer
dimensions are 321-0" by 20 feet deep.
The structure on lot 18 has a 39 foot setback from the lake.
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This structure is located on lots 20 and 21 which are
adjacent to my lot 19.
This structure has a total of 1344 square feet. The outer
dimensions is 241-0" by 281-0" deep.
ThEL~tructure has a 40 foot setback from the lake.
The structure is approximately 32 feet east of my lot line.
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FAX TO HORACE GRASER
Attention: Horace Graser
Fax Number: (612) 447-4245
Number of pages to follow: ~ ~a~es
From: Tim Becker
Phone: (715) 839-2696
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Horace,
I would like to be included on the agenda for the June
Planning Meeting.
The certified survey was just completed yesterday by Dave
Ryan and he said he would deliver it to you by June 2.
Minnesota Title is obtaining the names of the property owners
adjacent to my lot and they will deliver to you on June 2.
I will try to call you on Thursday morning to go over my
plans with you before I send the final documentation. I did
talk to Gary Staber today (6/1/94) to discuss septic and well
setbacks.
See page 9 of this information to see how I set structure on
lot. I am fortunate that there is no structure to the west
on lot 18 and Norb Traxler is over 35 feet from the east lot
line. The home on lot 17 is over 28 feet from the placement
of my home. I think that this setting could work very well.
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