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Board amends earlier variance to allow accessory building to be used as dwelling at County Road 145 property

5672930 · July 11, 2025
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Summary

Stearns County amended a prior variance so a structure permitted as an accessory building 79 feet from County Road 145 may be used as a residential dwelling; applicant said the change was needed so family members could occupy the building while new construction proceeds.

The Stearns County Board of Adjustment amended a prior variance to allow a structure previously permitted as a residential accessory building 79 feet from the centerline of County Road 145 to be used as a residential dwelling.

Applicant Jeffrey Johnson sought the amendment so the existing structure—sited under a prior variance—could be converted to a dwelling to provide housing for family members during construction of an additional accessory building. The property address is 19564 County Road 145, Clearwater. County staff reported the property is…

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