Board of Adjustment - 10 Sep 2026

The Stearns County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily to consider variance requests related to property setbacks and deck constructions in shoreland overlay districts. Two main cases were reviewed: one involving Susan and Mike Rolus requesting a variance to construct a deck closer to a private road easement on Big Birch Lake, and another involving James Trantina seeking to replace existing decks on his property near Big Fish Lake. Both requests involved properties with structures built prior to official zoning controls and required deviations from setback requirements. The board reviewed staff reports, heard from applicants and neighbors, and unanimously voted to grant the variances after affirming that the requests met all statutory criteria. Additionally, the board approved corrections to previous meeting minutes and discussed procedural matters for future meetings. No direct procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were made during this session.