Board continues Neilan after‑the‑fact shed case pending survey and impervious‑surface calculation

Jul 14, 2026

The board continued Nicholas Neilan’s after‑the‑fact variance for a shed at Lake Alexander and asked for a surveyor‑prepared impervious surface calculation and an amended application that includes all structures and the fence; the continuance avoids a reapplication fee.

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The Morrison County Board of Adjustment on July 7 voted to continue an after‑the‑fact variance request by Nicholas (Christopher) Neilan for a large shed placed within shoreland setbacks at Lake Alexander. Land services staff told the board the department discovered multiple unpermitted structures in November and had treated two small sheds as replacements while concentrating enforcement on the larger shed; staff said the larger structure had at times been used for sleeping quarters and that initial discussions in 2020 had not resulted in an application.

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