Board allows limited retaining‑wall to remain after applicant agrees to remove majority and mitigate

Mar 31, 2026

After several prior reviews and a denied application, the board approved a request to retain a short section of a retaining wall on Crook Neck Lake, accepting the applicant’s plan to remove most wall footage, regrade and use stair placement to screen the remaining 22‑foot section; applicant estimated removal costs of $15,000–$20,000.

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The Morrison County Board of Adjustment approved a request to retain a limited section of a lakeshore retaining wall after the applicant agreed to remove most of the structure and pursue regrading, planting and a stair alignment to minimize visibility from the lake.

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