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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLA21-000017 (480 Big Island) Ex B Narrative480 Big Island Conditional Use Permit: Dock Permit Request & Background Overview •Background & Context •Research & Insights of Interior Lots For Permitted Docks •Easement Efforts To Date •Options For A Permitted Dock Location •Proposed Site & Details BACKGROUND: My name is Joe Thull and I live in Chanhassen with my wife Sara and kids, we acquired 480 Big Island about 12 years ago and have been an avid Lake Minnetonka boater for over 25 years. We visit our lot occasionally, but without proper dock access we are required to anchor our boat, swim then hike to our property. Given the pandemic and aging parents we have decided to invest in our island property and work toward completing a cabin, we have recently started construction of a permitted 10x12 shed which will be completed in the spring of 2021. Our lot is .28 acres and abuts the Three Rivers Parks Land. Use of the property today…..and its limitation Anchor, Swim & Hike Three River Parks Land Lot #740 Objective: We are requesting a permitted dock as we are investing in our property. Based on the RS Code, inner lot owners can apply for a permitted dock. I have been working with Melanie and team to determine the best options for an easement or permitted dock. My intent is to find an amical way of securing dock access to my property while respecting my neighbors and other property owners. Over the next few slides, I would like to provide some learnings based on my research and propose a suitable location. Cabin Design (Draft) Few Lots Without Access •Based on my research there are only three total interior vacant lots on this part Big Island that do not have access to their property via a permitted dock or easement. •The other three interior lots have permitted docking rights. •While there are additional interior lots, they are owned by homeowners with lakeshore access. •Provided I am granted a permitted dock there will only be 2 smallvacant lots left. One of the three vacant lots without docking is our property •Three interior vacant lot without access today, 480, 490 & 500. My Lot Is One Of Three Without Current Access Three interior lots with permitted access The rest of the interior lots are owned by lakeshore owners to myknowledge Current Permitted Dock Holders Easement Code Change & Efforts New Easement Language For InteriorLot OwnersAs Of 9-14 -20 I have approached various property owners regarding a 10ft easement. I have not successfully secured an easement and it looks like a permitted dock is my best option. Proposed Easement With Three River Parks Denied This right-of-way/street stops short preventing a dock from being permittedhere Three River Parks owns the land between the right-of-way and the lakeshore preventing a permitted dock at this location. I approached Three Rivers Parks in January 2021 and proposed a 10ft easement to access my property, while they understood my challenge they ultimately denied my request and stated they deny all easement requests similar to mine. Dock Permitting RS Code There Are Numerous Right-of-way/Streets Near My Lot That Lead Down To The Lake For A Potential Permitted Dock. This right-of-way/street stops short preventing a dock from being permittedhere Potential For Permitted Dock via Right-of-Way Some of these potential locations are better than others, i.e., primary access road for barges & Xcel etc, or terrain/geography 1 4 3 2 I am Proposing A Dock Permit Located at (1) Right-of-Way Based on Proximity to My Property, Level Terrain, City Input and Minimal Shoreline Disruption This right-of-way/street stops short preventing a dock from being permittedhere Best Site Location 1 Right-of Way Area Overview Property Lines Right-of-way Areas Short Path On Right-of-Ways From My Property To Proposed Dock Right-of Way Lakeshore Is Approx. 38 ft. Arial View of Proposed Dock Permit Location & Adjacent Properties Arial Section Enlarged *No Docks Are Currently Being Used On Right-of-Way Shoreline Of Proposed Dock: Terrain Is Flat and Level To The Lakeshore –Very Minimal Work To Place And Secure a Dock Proposed Dock Location DOCK LINE -DIRECTION Right-of-Way Looking Back From The Shoreline & Proposed Dock Property Looking Right (SE) of Proposed Dock Contact Info. Joe Thull Mobile: 612.812.1280 joethull@gmail.com 6872 Highover Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Thank you for your consideration, my goal is to secure the dock permit to aid in the building of the shed structure in the Spring and cabin structure planning surveying and permitting.