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Planning commission tables Clearwater Point subdivision, approves several shoreland variances
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Summary
The Crow Wing County Planning Commission tabled the Cobblecrest/’Clearwater Point’ preliminary plat and the related variance to April so township review can occur; the board approved a run of variances and setbacks for other property owners including Oldsberg, Gomenuk, Gross, Inger and Worley.
At its March 19 meeting the Crow Wing County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment tabled a preliminary plat and variance request for Cobblecrest Properties (Clearwater Point) and approved multiple variance requests across several lakes and townships.
Staff outlined the Cobblecrest proposal: a preliminary plat for 'Clearwater Point second edition' creating four lots and a variance request for earthmoving and a driveway within a Bluff impact zone. An engineering alternative submitted shortly before the meeting reduced the proposed earthmoving from about 115 cubic yards to roughly 40 cubic yards and attempted to reuse an existing access to avoid a new approach. Bay Lake Township had submitted comments recommending denial; the township asked for more time to review the latest materials. At the board's request the matter was tabled until April to allow the township to review the revised plan.
The commission then moved through several routine variance requests. Highlights:
- Chris and Leanne Oldsberg: Approved a property‑line setback reduction to 6 feet (10 feet required) to allow a 1,040 sq ft detached garage; approval included conditions requiring a stormwater management plan and submission of as‑built certifications.
- Boris and Anna Gomenuk (Mille Lacs Lake area): Approved a bluff setback variance for a 600 sq ft detached garage after staff noted similar structures in the area and receipt of required engineering and stormwater plans.
- Scott and Sandra Gross (South Long Lake): Approved variances to allow additions not moving any closer to the lake; staff noted prior removal of a noncompliant structure reduced impacts.
- Melvin Inger (Clamshell Lake / Twin Pond Lane): Approved multiple lake‑setback variances and associated septic and stormwater conditions; the township recommended approval.
- Harold and Brenda Worley (Crow Wing Lake peninsula): Approved variances for a new dwelling, attached garage and screened porch noting the applicants are moving the proposed structure farther from the lake than the existing building and will remove a lakeside carport; conditions were attached related to septic and stormwater.
Board members and staff repeatedly emphasized that approvals carried conditions (stormwater plans, permits, built certificates) and that any substantive change to the approved plans would require a return to the board.
