Planning commission denies Larson trust variance for larger accessory structure
The commission denied a request to build a 1,920 sq ft accessory structure with 14-foot walls in a shoreland area, concluding the proposal exceeded ordinance limits (1,200 sq ft and 12-foot walls) and that alternatives exist within current rules.
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On Feb. 27, 2026, the Crosslake Planning Commission denied a variance request from the Allen J. & Marilyn Ann Larson Trust to construct a 1,920-square-foot accessory structure with a 14-foot wall height in a shoreland district. The motion to deny, made by Commissioner Joseph O’Leary and supported by Kristin Graham, passed 3–2.
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