05.a Springer Variance - Washington Co. CommentsFrom: Marlee Dietrich <Marlee.Dietrich@washingtoncountymn.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 9:40 AM
To: TJ Hofer <tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com>
Subject: RE: Spring Septic Variance - 19230 LARKSPUR AVE N (PID 3003220440049)
Good morning TJ,
Washington County is responsible for the administration of our SSTS ordinance #206 and the
Minnesota Administrative Rules 7080-7083 that are premised on long-term sewage treatment
provided by a Type-I system. A Type-I system is based on the use of natural, in-place soil for
treatment meeting minimum prescriptive design and capacity standards.
According to the evaluation completed by the licensed business, the property 19230 Larkspur Ave
N does not have suitable soil or adequate area for a Type-I system because of fill added by the
owner to level the area and keep it dry from the wetland. The county completed a soil and site
review and verified the findings in the design report.
Additionally, the well on the property does not have a known construction record available. A well
that is not confirmed to have 50' of watertight casing has a required 100' setback to the STA. A 100'
setback from the well on this property to the STA is not met. Therefore, it is recommended as a
condition of approval that the casing depth is verified to be watertight and at least 50' deep by a
licensed well contractor, or a new compliant well drilled.
Thank you,
Marlee Dietrich | Environmental Specialist
She/her
Washington County Public Health & Environment
14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-6695
Rooted in Connection, Growing with Direction
From: TJ Hofer <tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 11:12 AM
Subject: Spring Septic Variance - 19230 LARKSPUR AVE N (PID 3003220440049)
All,
Please find the submittal materials in the following link for a variance application to allow for a septic
system replacement located at 19230 Larkspur Avenue North (PID 3003220440049) in Scandia, MN:
Spring Septic Variance - 19230 LARKSPUR AVE N
The application proposed to replace the existing septic system on the site. The city has adopted
Washington County Development Code Chapter 4 for regulating subsurface treatment regulations. The
existing system is currently legally nonconforming due to the wetland setback. The proposed
replacement system will remain legally nonconforming due to the wetland setback, but the
encroachment will be reduced slightly. The wetland has been determined to be a Manage 1 wetland (75
ft. setback) under the MnRAM system by Washington Conservation District. Scandia has adopted
Washington County’s SSTS regulations by reference which also require a 75 ft. setback from unnamed
waterbodies. Scandia’s UDC requires any modifications of a septic system that includes a setback from a
wetland to be heard by, and approved by, the City Council.
The application is scheduled for the December 2, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. Please provide
any comments by November 25, 2025, to be included in the staff report for the Planning Commission.
Staff anticipates the item being on the December 16, 2025, City Council meeting.
If you have any issues accessing the attachments, please let me know.
Thank you,
TJ Hofer
(he/him/his)
Planner II
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
3507 High Point Drive North Bldg. 1 - Suite E130,
Oakdale, Minnesota, 55128
(651) 506-7474
(612) 271-6984
tj.hofer@bolton-menk.com
www.Bolton-Menk.com