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Planning commission approves Sandy Beach minor subdivision at Lake of the Woods
Summary
The Marshall County Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision at 3405 Lakeshore Drive that splits an existing parcel into four lots; a neighboring resident raised concerns about rear access and a lift station but staff said legal access is preserved.
The Marshall County Planning Commission on May 22 approved minor subdivision 25PC-09, a request by property owner Anthony Munoz to create four lots at 3405 Lakeshore Drive in the Lake of the Woods subdivision in Bremen, Sherman Township.
The commission’s staff presentation and the technical review committee recommended approval, saying the proposed plat meets the county’s subdivision regulations and does not create new public streets. "Based upon the information provided, the staff in TRC would recommend approval of the application," Planning staff member Nicholas said during the hearing.
The developer is creating Lot 7A, Lot 8A, Lot 36A and Lot 37A through a minor subdivision. Robert Aloy, representing the applicant and appearing for Jones Petri Ryvinsky, introduced the application and answered questions about existing buildings on the site.
Neighbor Michelle Mosier, who said she owns property immediately south of the subject parcel, told the commission she was worried about how future access to her garage would be affected. "I do have access off Atlantic, but where my garage is right here, there's a telephone pole in between that lift station and that telephone pole... I can't get into the north side of my garage except with a golf cart," Mosier said. Mosier asked specifically whether the subdivision would create a new entrance behind her garage.
Planning staff and the applicant told the commission the subdivision itself does not change the parcel’s outer boundary or remove the existing access. Staff said there is currently no submitted plan to build on the new lots. "There will be 4 lots. We have received no intent to build or do anything with them now," Nicholas said, adding that future building activity could require variances for narrow lots at the time a building application is submitted.
Staff noted that a long, narrow parcel in the area had been vacated in 1990 and purchased by the applicant; that historical vacation left the property with the current parcel lines and existing access patterns. The staff presentation listed the findings used for the recommendation: conformance with subdivision regulations, protection of natural features, pollution considerations, subdivision layout protecting public health and safety, and street design (no new streets are proposed).
After closing the public hearing, a commissioner moved to approve the subdivision. The motion passed on roll call; commissioners present voted in favor and the commission approved the plat. County staff asked the applicant to remain after the meeting to sign required paperwork.
The action approves the minor subdivision plat only; staff and the commission said any future construction, access improvements or variances would be considered through separate permitting or variance requests.
