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Votes at a glance: two variances approved by Chisago County Board of Adjustment & Appeals on June 25, 2026
Summary
The Board approved two variances: BOAA2026‑0601 (McKenzie lakeshore porch) passed unanimously; BOAA2026‑0602 (Boozhoo holding tank) passed 2‑1. Each resolution includes conditions and a one‑year use window.
The Chisago County Board of Adjustment & Appeals took two recorded actions on June 25, 2026.
Resolution BOAA2026‑0601 approved unanimously (Ayes: Carlson, Greene, Sutcliffe) allowing Michael and Laura McKenzie to convert a 14' x 16' deck at 1580 509th Street to a four‑season porch. Key conditions: exterior walls may not be located any closer to Rush Lake's OHWL; the porch must remain at least 10 feet from east and west property lines; overall impervious surface coverage must not exceed 25%; and the Variance must be used within one year.
Resolution BOAA2026‑0602 approved 2‑1 (Ayes: Carlson, Greene; Nay: Sutcliffe) allowing an 18,000‑gallon holding tank for a new Boozhoo Coffee & Café at 2340 Stark Road / CSAH 10. Conditions include execution and recording of an Operating Permit with the Chisago County Recorder's Office, installation of alarms at 50%, 75% and 95% capacity, and submittal of quarterly meter readings and pumping reports to the Department of Environmental Services. Both Variances require applicable permits prior to construction or installation.
