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Board approves shoreline stabilization variance; applicant says DNR coordinated and start likely in June
Summary
Adams County Board of Adjustment granted a variance for shoreline stabilization (riprap/tree cribbing) after the applicant and staff described DNR coordination, required conditions and an estimated start in June; public commenters voiced no objections.
The Adams County Board of Adjustment approved a special-exception/variance request to allow shoreline stabilization work on a lakefront parcel, after staff and the applicant described environmental safeguards and confirmed Department of Natural Resources involvement.
Staff said the request was considered under the Adams County Shoreland, Wildland and Habitat Protection Ordinance (sec. 3.96.25(a)). The applicant’s agent presented detailed plans showing riprap and tree cribbing intended to stabilize an eroded bank. The agent said DNR had reviewed designs and that an individual DNR permit was required because the disturbance falls outside a blanket statewide authorization.
On project timing, the agent estimated DNR would allow in-water work starting in June and that the construction window would be roughly 30 days if weather cooperates: “Probably about if the weather is good, it'd be about a 30 day project,” the agent said. Board members discussed fish-cribbing and native plantings and noted the DNR and the town had placed several stipulations on the plan.
Online commenter Chris Janssen (speaking on behalf of Martin Janssen) asked whether the lot marked on the map included a corner marker and about estimated start and duration; the agent answered that the team would GPS boundary lines and expected to begin in June when DNR allows in-water work.
S3 moved to grant the variance; S4 seconded and the board voted to approve. Board members referenced the DNR review as a reason for approval and emphasized that work must comply with the conditions and permits described in the application. The agent and staff reiterated that work cannot begin in the water until DNR issues the in-water authorization.
The board’s approval allows the applicant to proceed with the required county permit process and with the stated conditions; DNR clearance remains a prerequisite to in-water activity.
