08.b 2b Bruggeman's Response to 12-3-2021 Staff reportBruggeman Response to the Staff Report dated 12/3/21
Dear Commission and Council members, first off thank you for the opportunity to.
address you directly and for all your effort and time.
Planning commission members and Council members, this is our written repose
to the staff report dated 12/3/21. Thank you in advanced for your consideration
in reviewing this.
We disagree with the general statements regarding access and land subdivision
with all due respect. We have a driveway. We are not requesting any new access.
We are not requesting any new subdivisions on the land.
*We are not requesting a road be built. We are using our exiting driveway
access.
*We do meet all the criteria for a nonconforming lot to be used as a single-
family home.
*We meet the threshold for 66% lot size to request a variance for overall
lot size.
*We just want to use our residential property and the rights associated
with the parcel, with quiet enjoyment.
*We can and will maintain the Driveway as required by Mike Hinz, Scandia
Fire & Rescue.
*We require no new city infrastructure to build the homesite.
In closing, we are confused by the term "seasonal" as a limiting factor on the
lands ability to build a home and find no legal definition of "seasonal" residential
in the Scandia ordnance.
July 12, 2021
City of Scandia
14727 209^ St N
Scandia, MN 55073
To whom it may concern
My family and I are excited to build a home at 19489 Manning Trail North and submit the following for
your consideration and approval.
The proposed home was designed to fit on the site without any variances needed. Our design meets the
100' setback for the Big Marine Lake Ordinary High Water (OHW) level as well as the setback
requirements for the side, rear, and bluff line; and significantly exceed the 75' setback from the wetland.
In addition, our proposed home design is 14.7% of the impervious area which is substantially below the
2S% allowed. The septic area shown on the survey meets all the setbacks and based on preliminary
design is more than adequate for a primary and secondary septic system. If needed, an additional site
was identified that would accommodate a third septic system location.
We are requesting a variance for the overall lot size and the road frontage. We are asking to reduce the
overall lot size from 2.5 acres to approximately 1.9 acres and for the road frontage from 160 feet to 0
feet. This same variance request was approved by the New Scandia Town Board (Board) on July 11,
2006; however it is unclear if it was ever approved by Washington County [Exhibit A]. The current
landowners do believe the variance had full approval. I met on site with Mike Hinz, Scandia Fire Chief
and consulted with City Engineer Ryan Goodman, regarding the driveway and emergency vehicle access
to the property [Exhibit B & Bl]. We have attached the letter from Chief Hinz which details the driveway
improvements requested by the Fire Department. We are in agreement with and will accommodate all
the improvements requested by the Fire Chief. In addition, where functionally possible we plan to
expand the width of the driveway to 16' to allow two vehicles to pass.
Ken Meeks with Earth Science & Associates, Inc., who performed the most recent wetland delineation of
the property in 2008, has informed us that believes his delineation is still accurate as long as the OHW
level of the lake has not significantly changed. Mike Isensee at the Carnelian Marine St. Croix
Watershed District confirmed that the current OHW is 942.2 elevation, which is the exact lake level at
the time of Mr. Meeks wetland delineation [Exhibit C]. Upon approval of the proposed home by the
city, we will update wetland delineation if requested. Please note that we are over 105' from the
nearest wetland with new proposed home location.
We are also requesting an Accessory/Dwelling Unit Permit for the existing structure on the site. The
current structure will be remodeled without increasing the size of it. Improvements to the accessory
building will be in the range of $25,000 to $30,000.
Your time and consideration of these requests are most appreciated. My family and I are excited to
move forward with this home.
Sincerely,
Paul & Denise Bruggeman
Scandia Fire & Rescue
15040 Scandia Trail North
Scandia, MN 55073
Hi Paul
As we discussed, on my visit to the property at 19489 Manning Trl, The driveway
would meet the fire department needs with the improvements we discussed
during my site visit.
A recap of some of the items that we talked about is;
1. The entire length of the driveway would need to have trees and brush cleared
to a width of 12 feet.
2. All curves would need to accommodate a 40 foot fire truck
3. All driving surfaces need to be 9 feet wide, currently appears to be sufficient.
4. There will need to be a turnaround installed or improved within close proximity
to the home as we discussed on location.
5. The driveway located in the marsh area will need to be raised with gravel &
rock to improve year round drivability.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely
Mike Hinz
Scandia fire Chief
Joel and Laura Jensen
1970 Stagecoach Trail South
Afton, Minnesota 55001
(651) 592-6521 (Laura)
(651) 747-6425 (Joel)
AftonLauraL@msn.com
JoeIJensen527L@Rmaif.com
October 16, 2021
Scandia City Council
Scandia Planning Commission
City of Scandia
RE: 19489 Manning Trail N, Scandia, MN
19495 Manning Trail North
Scandia, Minnesota 55073
We have met with Paul and Denise Bruggeman on a number of occasions as they have
contemplated building a home on the land adjacent to our property in Scandia, Minnesota.
We are in favor of them moving forward with this land purchase, building project, and
residence in Scandia for a number of reasons. They have demonstrated thoughtfulness in our
interactions. Paul has taken pro -active steps to improve the long driveway to the property.
They have reasonable plans to build a home appropriate for the site. Additionally, their
presence on the property will reduce the likelihood of vandalism and dumping at the end of the
long and often uninhabited driveway.
Please feel free to contact us with any further questions or concerns.
Best r ards,
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Laura Jensen
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To: paul@bruggemanbuikiers.com
Bruggeman house
To whom it may concern,
Paul Bruggeman <paul@bruggemanbuilders.com>
Tue, Oct 26, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Today I met with Paul and Denise Bruggeman to go over their plans to build a home on Big Marine Lake.
After reviewing the plans and talking with them I have no concerns at all and look forward to having them as neighbors.
Terry Richards
9102 Ranier Ln N
Malle Grove Mn
612-247-7236
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Bonnie Thielbar <bjtspacemtn@gmail.com>
To: paul@bruggemanbuilders.com
October 24, 2021
Paul and Denise Bruggeman
Paul,
Brueeeman Builders Mail - Bi- Marine lake
Paul Bruggeman <paul@bruggemanbuilders.com>
Sun, Oct 24, 2021 at 6:35 PM
It was nice meeting you last week. Thank you for the information regarding your building plans.
This is to confirm we have no objection to you building a home on Big Marine Lake.
Gene and Bonnie Thielbar
19471 Manning Trail North
Scandia MN 55073
Cell 612-849-2127
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Paul Bruggeman <paul@bmggemanbuilders.com>
To: Paul Bruggeman <paul@bruggemanbuilders.com>
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Date: October 24, 2021 at 6:35:37 PM CDT
To: paul@bruggemanbuilders.com
Subject: Big Marine Lake
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