HomeMy WebLinkAbout03LU04 030-2051-80-000August 19, 2003
Brent Lundeen
26 Rainbow Street
Houlton, WI 54082
Subject: Land Use Permit 03LU04— St. Croix River Valley District
Parcel ID 27.30.20.521
Dear Mr. Lundeen:
This letter confirms zoning approval according to the plan you have submitted to the Zoning Office to reconstruct
your existing garage in its original footprint. Please find enclosed an administrative land use permit for your
construction project. This permit allows you to complete the construction project as submitted.
This permit has been issued with the following conditions:
• Notify the Zoning Office prior to the commencement and completion of the project.
• Permit is valid for one year.
• Obtain a town -building permit prior to the commencement of the project. Please contact Dwight Farnham,
Town of St. Joseph's Deputy Zoning Administrator at 715-549-5203 to obtain the necessary building
permits for the project.
The architectural plans as submitted are found to be in compliance with the provisions of the St. Croix County
Zoning Ordinance and the Lower St. Croix River Valley District. The structure's footprint is nonconforming since
it does not meet the Riverway bluff line requirement. Staff understands that the garage will be reconstructed in the
same footprint and will not encroach closer to any dimensional setback (i.e. expanding the footprint of the
structure).
Staff finds that the project meets the spirit and intent of the St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance (Lower St. Croix River
Valley District) for the following reasons:
1. The reconstruction of the garage will not increase its nonconformity.
2. The original garage was constructed prior to the enactment of the Riverway provisions and district.
3. The project involves the removal of a 10-foot by 22-foot addition that was added to the garage without a County
variance by a pervious owner of the property.
4. The garage plan is a Menard's plan.
5. The approval of this project will not affect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of St. Croix County.
6. This approval will not change the character of the neighborhood.
7. Accessory uses are allowed in the Riverway district.
8. The site is well screened by existing vegetation.
9. The structure's exterior will be earth tones to match the dwelling, which will bend the structure in to its natural
surroundings.
10. Grading is not necessary to replace the structure.
11. The builder is proposing to use the existing foundation.
If the scope of the project changes, please contact the Zoning Office immediately so we can assess the project to
ascertain if additional zoning permits or approvals are necessary.
If you have questions regarding this matter, I can be reached at the number above.
Sincerely,
Rod Eslinger
Zoning Specialist
Cc: Dwight Farnham, Town of St. Joseph
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