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Commission recommends two Shamana Lake shoreland properties for alternative floodproofing permits
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of conditional‑use permits allowing alternative floodproofing (backfilled stem walls per FEMA Technical Bulletin 1) for two nonconforming Shamana Lake lots, forwarding both files to the County Board for final action on March 24, 2026.
The Morrison County Planning Commission recommended approval on March 17 of two conditional‑use permit requests to use alternative floodproofing methods for nonconforming lake lots on Shamana Lake.
Land Services staff said both applicants propose backfilled stem walls designed to meet FEMA Technical Bulletin 1 as a means to elevate the lowest floor above the regulatory floodplain where filling in the required 15‑foot buffer in all directions is impractical. Staff identified the applicable ordinance sections (1004.34 and 1006.22) and said engineer sketches and technical certification will be required at permitting.
Greg Schubert spoke for the Irie Isla LLC matter and Darren Holst spoke for his family’s lot; both applicants said the proposed methods are intended to meet floodplain elevation requirements without expanding the building footprint. Staff said the proposed designs will require engineer certification that the construction meets FEMA standards and that required certifications will be reviewed at permit stage.
Commissioners asked technical questions about hydrostatic pressure equalization and structure footing depth; staff confirmed the technical approach (backfilling rather than pass‑through vents) is allowed under FEMA guidance when engineered and certified. Neighbors had minimal or no opposition in both hearings; Carl Lair, a neighbor for the Holst property, confirmed the proposal would not exceed a previously approved 20‑foot height.
Both items were recommended to the County Board by unanimous vote and will be on the County Board agenda for March 24, 2026, in the same meeting room.
