Morrison County board approves lot split variance for Foley property, requires no basement

Jul 7, 2026

The board granted a variance to allow a 2.5‑acre lot split at 34102 Nature Road despite soil borings showing only 9 inches to the seasonal high water table, conditioning approval on at‑grade construction (no basement) and requiring a Type 3 mound septic system.

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The Morrison County Board of Adjustment on July 7 approved a variance to allow a 2.5‑acre lot split at 34102 Nature Road in response to soil borings showing only a 9‑inch separation to the seasonal high water table. Land services staff told the board the site lacks the 12 inches of soil separation required for a standard Type 1 septic and that a Type 3 mound system would be necessary.

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