7.b)2) Watershed Dist CommentsCarnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed District
Scandia Plaza 11 + 21150 ozarlc Avenue + P.O. Box 188 + Scandiay MN 55073 + Tel 651.433.2150
August 21, 20144
Ms. Sherri Buss.
TKDA
444 Cedar St. 91500
St. Paul, MN 55110
re: CMSCWD Comment C14-016 Etzwiler Variance Request after -the -fact
Dear Ms, Buss:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request to replace a pre-existing shed
which has been demolished and work begun prior to the request, The Watershed District
is not in favor of granting variances in requirements for river setbacks. However, the
Board of Managers understands that there are pre-existing conditions which may be
interpreted as hardships to the owners and may necessitate granting variances to existing
codes.
It is not clear that this is the case, particularly in light of the difficulty of establishing the
pre-existing conditions and the property owners' responsibility to be aware of the terms
of any scenic easement which may restrict the available options on the property. If a
river setback variance is granted in this situation, the District supports the use of existing
documentation such as a survey to determine the size of the replacement structure in
addition to the removal of the existing outhouse structure to reduce the amount of
hardcover: A District permit will be required if the variance is granted.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request and do not hesitate to contact
me with any questions..
Shaver, Administrator
Randall Clary and Lisa E-tzwiller applicants
Kristina Handt City of Scandia
Carl Almer EOR
file
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Carnelian -Marine -St. Croix Watershed District
Scandia Plaza 11 + 21150 ozarlc Avenue + P.O. Box 188 + Scandiay MN 55073 + Tel 651.433.2150
August 21, 20144
Ms. Sherri Buss.
TKDA
444 Cedar St. 91500
St. Paul, MN 55110
re: CMSCWD Comment C14-016 Etzwiler Variance Request after -the -fact
Dear Ms, Buss:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request to replace a pre-existing shed
which has been demolished and work begun prior to the request, The Watershed District
is not in favor of granting variances in requirements for river setbacks. However, the
Board of Managers understands that there are pre-existing conditions which may be
interpreted as hardships to the owners and may necessitate granting variances to existing
codes.
It is not clear that this is the case, particularly in light of the difficulty of establishing the
pre-existing conditions and the property owners' responsibility to be aware of the terms
of any scenic easement which may restrict the available options on the property. If a
river setback variance is granted in this situation, the District supports the use of existing
documentation such as a survey to determine the size of the replacement structure in
addition to the removal of the existing outhouse structure to reduce the amount of
hardcover: A District permit will be required if the variance is granted.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this request and do not hesitate to contact
me with any questions..
Shaver, Administrator
Randall Clary and Lisa E-tzwiller applicants
Kristina Handt City of Scandia
Carl Almer EOR
file
e-mailhavergKM5w'�°�1D.or wetwite. www.CMSCtiVD.org